Tomorrow the Congressional delegation and De La Rocha will attempt to visit Cerro Hueco prison in Tuxtla Gutierrez, where more than 300 Zapatista political prisoners are being held. In addition, the delegation may also visit El Bosque where 8 Zapatista sympathizers were killed by military and state security forces on June 10th. Volunteer in a unique cultural and educational exchange working for peace with justice. Help create the first autonomous, indigenous junior high school in the Mexican southeast. Learn Spanish and Tzotzil.
Skills required are respect for indigenous culture and acceptance of collective process.
Living conditions will be rustic living in dormitories with bunks or in tents. Food will be basic and prepared on open fires. The weather will be unpredictable, but will probably include rain and cold. Our major work begins and ends in our home communities. In addition, particular skills which might be used include knowledge of fruit trees, computers, sanitation, solar heating and cooking, plumbing, poultry, carpentry, masonry, baking, medical, electrical, painters, mechanics, musical, theater, shoe making, and library science.