"Community Service"

Planning our trip for late May/early June as normal. We (parents & college aged daughters) are looking to do a few things to 'give back' to the community that has been great to us over the years.

Who/how could we get some ideas on how to do things to help out a few days? Our spanish is not great which I know isn't helpful.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

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Planning our trip for late May/early June as normal. We (parents & college aged daughters) are looking to do a few things to 'give back' to the community that has been great to us over the years.

Zihuatanejo makes it's money from tourism. The best way you can help is to spend money. Eat out, drink out, shop for presents, buy summer clothes, go fishing, take a day tour. That money will help the community more than you spending a day NOT spending money doing "helpful"somethings.

Walk the dogs at the local humane society, Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Zihuatanejo (SPAZ) located at Casa Marina adjacent to the Cancha Municipal on Playa Principal.

It's lots of fun. In May and June it's best to walk them only in the morning. Opens 9 am daily, closed Sundays.

Took the words right out of my mouth!

Thank you all for the responses!

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Keep in mind please! You can make a difference at. Bet Shalom, home for at risk seniors located in Las Pozas just the other side of Coacoyul.
Volunteer! Your gift of time with and for our seniors will do far more for you than you realize. The language barrier does not exist when there is a true caring spirit. Anyone can sing, play an instrument, do nails or massage, play dominoes, teach jewellery making or other simple skills and the list goes on.
Volunteers are absolutely key in our home. Be intentional about it. Schedule it each week. The rewards will be great. And you will be the richer for having done this
If you cannot give time and/ or skill consider the following possibilities to decrease our costs of operation . ( We receive no municipal, state or federal subsidy or help).
-Dish detergent
-Bleach
-Antibacterial gel
-Disposable adult diapers ( Tena slip medium and large)(Sams box of 30)
-Vinegar (Sam's 3 litres)
-Sosa ( caustic soda flakes) ferretería or Disudes..we make our own laundry detergent
-Serviettes
-leche deslactosada ( tetrapaks)
-sardines
-tuna
-Mayo, mustard, ketchup, salt, olive oil
-Tetrapak puree de tomate condimentado
- te herbales
- frijoles y tortillitas, y queso seco
Fruits and veggies of any description. We have a garden and with hope and a few less of the neighbours chickens we may yet be able to provide for many of our needs!! Think about it and let us know if you decide to help.

Great idea! My son and I volunteer 1 day a week while we are in Z. Rose gives us a lift out in the morning, then we catch the bus back to Z in the afternoon. We change bed linens, sweep & mop, clean bathrooms, help with lunch/dishes, anything that needs doing. (neither of us can sing or dance!!! LOL) You might also help with an outing of some sort.