Opportunity to Offer Your Expertise While Traveling Abroad (Pro Bono Consulting Projects Available for High-Skilled Volunteers to Support Vetted and Verified NGOs)--10 Host Organizations in Mexico

SEVA Travelers offers nine host organizations to choose from in Mexico, spanning diverse regions—from the deserts of Chihuahua in the north to the lush forests of Yucatán, and from Mexico City to San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas. These placements provide volunteers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives advancing education, disability inclusion, health care, environmental conservation, and Indigenous empowerment. Volunteers will work with grassroots and national nonprofits focused on strengthening fundraising, communication, and organizational sustainability, all while immersing themselves in Mexico’s rich cultural and ecological diversity.

These vetted and verified NGOs include:

Centro de Acopio para la Tarahumara (CAPTAR) – Chihuahua

A nonprofit supporting Indigenous and mestizo communities in the Sierra Tarahumara by providing sustainable access to clean water through rainwater harvesting and education. Volunteers help build fundraising capacity, develop donor engagement strategies, and create digital campaigns that highlight CAPTAR’s social, environmental, and economic impact.

Imaginalco (Laboratorio de Imaginación y Acción Social) – San Guillermo

Focused on youth empowerment and community development, Imaginalco seeks volunteers to help design a three-year fund development plan, identify international donors, and strengthen donor relationship management through digital tools.

Cáritas San Luis Potosí – San Luis Potosí

Part of the global Cáritas network, this organization provides humanitarian assistance and community outreach. Volunteers will support the team in developing donor databases, improving benefactor management, and writing effective grant proposals to expand local and international support.

Centro Mexicano Alzheimer – Mexico City

Dedicated to supporting families affected by dementia, this center provides therapy and public education to combat stigma. Volunteers will help diversify funding sources, strengthen fundraising campaigns, and craft persuasive messaging to elevate dementia care on Mexico’s public agenda.

IDEAS / Ch’ieltik – Malinalco

A community-based nonprofit promoting health, education, and sustainable development. Volunteers will strengthen fundraising strategy, train staff in storytelling and donor management, and develop ethical and sustainable partnerships to expand the organization’s reach.

Libros para Todos – San Miguel de Allende

A literacy organization that provides books and reading programs to children in rural Mexico. Volunteers will help clarify strategic goals, define team roles, identify funding opportunities, and enhance digital presence to support the nonprofit’s growth and long-term sustainability.

Pronatura Península de Yucatán A.C. – Yucatán

A leading environmental organization working on biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management. Volunteers will help strengthen donor communication, develop fundraising strategies, and improve grant writing to diversify funding beyond traditional sources.

Pasitos Pre Escolar Especial A.C. – Tijuana

A nonprofit school offering specialized education and therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Volunteers will assist in grant writing, developing fundraising strategies, and implementing donor management systems to ensure financial sustainability and expanded impact.

Pronatura Noroeste A.C. – Baja California

Focused on marine and coastal conservation, Pronatura Noroeste seeks volunteer consultants to enhance marketing and communications, website design, and digital fundraising strategies. Volunteers will help improve donor engagement and build internal capacity for long-term sustainability.

Mundo de Talentos A.C. – San Cristóbal de las Casas

This organization inspires children by introducing them to diverse professions through mentorship and experiential learning. Volunteers will develop marketing and fundraising strategies to attract corporate sponsors in Mexico and private donors in the U.S., while implementing donor tracking systems.

Each of these inspiring organizations has identified its unique capacity-building goals and consulting needs. For detailed Skilled Volunteer Project Descriptions, please visit the Current Projects page at https://www.sevatravelers.org/mexicoprojects