Mexico: Getting There
When should I arrive in and depart from the host country?
For Queretaro programs, plan for your flight to arrive in Queretaro, Mexico (airport code QRO), anytime before 9:00PM on the first day (Saturday) of your service program.
Plan your departure from Queretaro anytime after 7:00AM on the final day (Saturday) of your service program.
For Dolores Hidalgo programs,
For Dolores Hidalgo programs through July 2008, plan your flight to arrive in Leon, Mexico (airport code BJX), anytime before 7:45PM on the first day (Saturday) of your service program. Plan your departure from Leon anytime after 7:00AM on the final day (Saturday) of your service program. After July 2008 all volunteers on Dolores Hidalgo programs should plan on arriving at the Queretaro airport (QRO), within the arrival window mentioned above.
This coordinated schedule will assist us in assembling the team for transportation to the local host community. The Global Volunteers’ service program commences on the first Saturday of your service program with the evening meal. Any expenses that occur before the evening meal, other than airport pick-up within the arrival window mentioned above, are the responsibility of the volunteer.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes, provided you send your flight itinerary to Global Volunteers at least two weeks in advance of the service program arrival date, and your arrival time is within the arrival window. Your team leader, or a designated driver, will meet you in the public area outside Customs at the airport and he or she will be holding a Global Volunteers sign. Once the team is assembled you will travel with your team mates to the program site.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
Please notify Global Volunteers as soon as you confirm your new arrival plans so your team leader can arrange your transportation to the host community.
How late can I arrive in the host community?
Our orientation sessions are a critical component of the preparation for your assignments. If circumstances beyond your control prevent you from reaching the program on the first day (Saturday) of the program, we require that you arrive no later than 9:00 AM on the following day so you can join your team for these orientation sessions.
What should I do if I arrive before the scheduled arrival date?
If you choose to spend time in-country before the service program begins, we ask that you not visit or make contact with the host community without your team leader. You can meet up with your team at the airport within the designated arrival window on the first day of the service program.
