Bright Light Corporate
Corporate Social Responsibility
Empowering Global Citizens
Learn: Arts & Culture
You are invited to explore the beauty of this Mexican State
as well immerse yourself in the color, cultures, sounds and
tastes of all things Oaxaceño!
One of Mexico’s most ethnically diverse states, Oaxaca is home to many indigenous communities – the most populous being the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples. A hotbed of creative energy, notable painters such as Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Toledo originated there. Oaxaca is also a gastronomist’s delight- the area is renowned for it’s several varieties of mole, often made of chocolate from local cacao trees.
One of Mexico’s most ethnically diverse states, Oaxaca is home to many indigenous communities – the most populous being the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples. A hotbed of creative energy, notable painters such as Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Toledo originated there. Oaxaca is also a gastronomist’s delight- the area is renowned for it’s several varieties of mole, often made of chocolate from local cacao trees.
Serve: Make a Difference
You are empowered to implement regenerative
improvements including educational and conservation
projects. Your contributions will travel along with you and
improve the lives of so many locals.
Bright Light Volunteers is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, designed to empower program participants and community partners through education and service. Our programs adhere to global service-learning best practices, which combine community service with experiential learning in the field.
Bright Light Volunteers is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, designed to empower program participants and community partners through education and service. Our programs adhere to global service-learning best practices, which combine community service with experiential learning in the field.
Lead: Our Global Future
You are introduced to the business, cultural, social, and
political environments of the Oaxacan community.
Participants obtain knowledge and understanding of local,
national and global issues.
Interconnectedness and interdependence of different communities and populations are the building blocks to understanding and leading social systems at various scales. We make the world a brighter place by creating a more peaceful, just, interconnected world. Global challenges are met by compassionate global citizens and leaders.
Interconnectedness and interdependence of different communities and populations are the building blocks to understanding and leading social systems at various scales. We make the world a brighter place by creating a more peaceful, just, interconnected world. Global challenges are met by compassionate global citizens and leaders.
Itinerary
September 20th– 27th, 2025
(subject to change depending
on community necessities)
DAY 1: WELCOME TO OAXACA!
Check-in to lodging, walking tour of the downtown area. Collective Dinner including live music and local dance entertainment
Check-in to lodging, walking tour of the downtown area. Collective Dinner including live music and local dance entertainment
DAY 2: SERVICE PROJECT & COLOR TRAINING
Travel with purpose! You ‘ll spend the morning enjoying a group service project painting a local childcare center while getting som hands on color training with JG Color Studios! Afternoon visit to a textile factory for a tour. Dinner as a group.
Travel with purpose! You ‘ll spend the morning enjoying a group service project painting a local childcare center while getting som hands on color training with JG Color Studios! Afternoon visit to a textile factory for a tour. Dinner as a group.
DAY 3: HIERVAS AGUAS
HIKE & MEZCAL TASTING
Morning expedition to visit Hiervas Aguas for an interpretive hike and then enjoy a Mezcal tour & tasting! Free night for dinner.
Morning expedition to visit Hiervas Aguas for an interpretive hike and then enjoy a Mezcal tour & tasting! Free night for dinner.
DAY 4: COLOR TRAINING &
COOKING CLASS!
Start the day with an interactive color training lesson – “Pigments and Dyes- Through Mesoamerican Culture & History. ” For dinner, you ‘ll participate in a group cooking class and learn to make your own traditional Oaxacan mole!
Start the day with an interactive color training lesson – “Pigments and Dyes- Through Mesoamerican Culture & History. ” For dinner, you ‘ll participate in a group cooking class and learn to make your own traditional Oaxacan mole!
DAY 5: FREE DAY
After a group breakfast, you will have the day to explore on your own – shop the local mercados, stroll through the art galleries, or book an independent day at the spa! We’ll group back up for a scrumpuous group dinner at Taco Sireno.
After a group breakfast, you will have the day to explore on your own – shop the local mercados, stroll through the art galleries, or book an independent day at the spa! We’ll group back up for a scrumpuous group dinner at Taco Sireno.
DAY 6: SERVICE PROJECT &
COLOR TRAINING
We’ll complete the second half of our service project in the morning and then explore the color through the lens of candle making, including a workshiop tour and an opportunity to make your own colorful candles! Free night for dinner.
We’ll complete the second half of our service project in the morning and then explore the color through the lens of candle making, including a workshiop tour and an opportunity to make your own colorful candles! Free night for dinner.
DAY 7: PROGRAM WRAP UP
Enjoy a handson, natural dye workshop and then an excursion to visit the famed archeological site of Monte Alban. Farewell dinner at the renowned Restaurante Casa Oaxaca!
Enjoy a handson, natural dye workshop and then an excursion to visit the famed archeological site of Monte Alban. Farewell dinner at the renowned Restaurante Casa Oaxaca!
DAY 8: RETURN HOME
After breakfast you’ll head back to the airport and to start your journey back to your friends and family!
After breakfast you’ll head back to the airport and to start your journey back to your friends and family!
- All Lodging
- All meals in country
- All on site transportation
- Bilingual, local, on-site, group leader
- On-site Bright Light Volunteers state-side representative
- Medical and emergency insurance
Amenities Provided
- Community service project funding
- All cultural activities expenses
- All community donations
- Certificate of Global Citizenship
- Opportunity to earn the Presidential Volunteers Service Award- Bronze Level
*Bright Light Volunteers does not cover visas, checked baggage fees, cancellation insurance, immunizations (if applicable), extra food (beyond three meals per day), or souvenirs. Airfare arrangement assistance is available on a case by case basis.
Estimated Contribution Per Participant
Program Contribution: $3,620.00
Airfare Estimate: $800*
All costs are based on double occupancy
IF YOU WANT YOUR OWN ROOM - its an additional $500 single occupancy supplement
*This is an airfare estimate only. Please contact your BLV representative for
information on additional airfare procurement policies and services.
Your journey awaits you
Book your legacy today: (945)266-348
9540 Garland Road Ste. 381 Box 116 Dallas, TX 75218
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