Education Changes Lives
Volunteering in Cancun: Randstad Canada Packs 300 Backpacks for Students
March, 2024 – Secrets Riviera Cancun Hotel – Quintana Roo
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PMPc Employees
2500
Students get school supplies
225
Public high school scholarships
133
Total students graduated
Global Team, Local Impact: Patch My PC Strengthens Partnership with KKIS
Education changes lives, and in December 2023, Randstad Canada proved it again. For the second year in a row, 253 volunteers gathered at the Atelier Hotel in Cancun to pack 300 backpacks with essential school supplies for local students in the Riviera Maya.
Volunteering in Cancun Makes a Big Impact
This volunteering in Cancun event wasn’t just about packing supplies. It was about investing in futures. Each backpack represents a student who can now walk into school with confidence, equipped to learn, grow, and thrive.
“We’re so glad to be able to give back to the community in Mexico.”
— Patrick Poulin & Sebastien Morency, Randstad Canada
By volunteering in Cancun, Randstad employees did more than support education—they created ripple effects of opportunity throughout the region.
Empowering Through Education and Team Building
Randstad Canada’s commitment goes beyond this single event. Their team-building experience helped KKIS equip students with supplies and motivation to succeed. This act of corporate volunteering in Cancun shows how companies can create meaningful impact while strengthening their teams.
“Without the help of a generous sponsor, I wouldn’t be in college studying right now.”
— Elena, 2nd year Law Student and KKIS Scholar
Through community partnerships, we connect students with mentorship and career resources—bridging the gap between education and employment.
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Patch My Pc in Riviera Cancun
Want to have a team building event?
Inspired by Patch my PC’s Volunteering in Cancun? US companies and individuals have many ways to partner with KKIS:
- Support our programs: Help us provide educational opportunities for deserving students.
- Volunteer your skills: Share your expertise and make a difference.
- Spread the word: Raise awareness about the importance of education in the Riviera Maya.
- Want to have a team building event? We can provide you with our recomended partner for activities and team building for all of your needs. From Backpacks, to building bicycles to wheelchairs and many other activities to help the community with your own event
This type of volunteer tourism is on the rise. Learn more about how voluntourism helps local communities through responsible action and long-term impact. Contact us today at info@kkisproject.org to learn more about partnership opportunities!
Backpacks Packed
KISS PROJECT
Testimonials
KKIS students were invited for dinner for the closing night of the Event.
I would like to study something related with software and tech building.
Charity marathon was filled with fun activities!
KKIS Vision
Improving lives through education.
KKIS (Keep Kids in School) works to build stronger communities in Playa del Carmen by eliminating financial obstacles to public education. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed, and we are dedicated to making education accessible and affordable for promising students in our community.
KKIS Mission
At KKIS (Keeping Kids in School), we believe that education reduces poverty, improves lives, and builds stronger communities. Recognizing that education is often unaffordable for many families in Mexico, we remove financial barriers to keep kids in school.
Our programs provide financial assistance and help students develop essential language, life, and work skills
Through a combination of financial aid, community connections, and educational support, we achieve an impressive 86% high school graduation rate, compared to the national average of less than 50% throughout Mexico.
Want to be part of the movement? Donate here or contact us to learn more about how to get involved.
Our success is driven by the generous support of individuals and corporations who share our values and vision.