Discover the power of purpose with an immersion in Mexico. There’s no better way to discover compassion, love and our intrinsic interconnection.
Volunteer Program
Helping the Mexican people on the border is only half our work. The other half is providing purpose to the thousands of American volunteers who have crossed the border over the years to work with us in Agua Prieta, Mexico.
These volunteers are
forever changed.
They return home more grateful, appreciative and happier global citizens. This experience helps reweave the moral fabric of our own communities here in America. We call it “Reciprocal Giving.” Everybody wins!
Exchange Program Service Projects
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La Hacienda Feliz Volunteer Dormitory
Rancho Feliz has the perfect volunteer venue called La Hacienda Feliz, which was built to last the next hundred years. This brand-new facility provides comfortable, clean and safe accommodations with a unique and traditional Mexican ambiance.
La Hacienda Feliz accommodates up to 50 people.
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The Volunteer Experience Team
Gil Gillenwater
“El Jefe” & Founder of Rancho Feliz
For 35 years, Gil has helped build a lasting infrastructure empowering families to lift themselves from poverty. He has also helped change the lives of thousands of volunteers.
Monica
Rancho Feliz
Program Director
Monica manages the various Rancho Feliz scholarship programs and helps with logistics and coordination of the volunteer groups via our Phoenix office.
Alejandro
Volunteer Coordinator & La Hacienda Feliz Manager
Alejandro has been the volunteer experience leader in Agua Prieta for 21 years. He lives on-site and oversees day-to-day dorm operations.
Reyes & Mary
Husband & Wife Duo
Reyes helps with the volunteer groups and Mary makes the incredible and authentic Mexican dinners. They live on-site at La Hacienda Feliz.
Rigo
Cowboy & Stone Mason
Rigo lends a helping hand with volunteers. You’ll see his incredible stone work around the property.
Osvaldo
Construction Coordinator
Osvaldo prepares and manages the worksite projects for each volunteer group.
Magda & Dina
La Hacienda Feliz Assistants
These two ladies make sure the dorm is ready for each volunteer group.
Lupita
Breakfast Chef
There’s no better way to start a busy day than with Lupita’s authentic Mexican breakfast!
The Dorm Dogs
These three friendly perritos will be here to greet you upon arrival!
Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation is a volunteer based, multi-national, secular, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We reside in Scottsdale, Arizona and serve in the community of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. We are volunteers committed to redefining charity.
