Volunteer in a Day Care Centre for Disadvantaged Children in Buenos Aires

Location: Argentina

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 1-2 years

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Year Round

All Access Volunteers

206-1035 Auckland St New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1K9 Canada

Description

There are approximately 50 children who attend this centre every day, who live in the surrounding slum areas of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each day, these children are provided a meal and snacks. Here they can take care of their hygienic needs, they get to participate in workshops (art, music, theatre), and they are assisted with school work. The kids are given much love, affection and support from the staff and volunteers. Our international volunteers provide assistance in all aspects of child care, and maintenance of the centre.

The founder, Silvia Landriel, is a teacher who opened this centre 3 years ago, as a way to get children off of the streets and into school. One of the conditions of enrollment in the centre, is that all children must be enrolled in the school. The children range in age from 2 to 17 years old.

Due to the demands of enrolment, Silvia has started construction of a new centre so more children from impoverished families in the area can attend. She has been so successful in continuing her work with these children, due to fantastic assistance from international volunteers. An amazing project doing amazing things!

Project Details
* Project Duration: Min 2 weeks - Long Term
* Project Costs: USD1495 first 2 weeks USD250 per additional week.
* Project Location: Project is located one hour by bus from the city of Buenos Aires to the North of the Province.
* Arrival Airport: (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or Jorge Newberry * Airport Aeroparque (AEP)
* Activities: Assist in care of children, and in maintenance of the centre. The centre has a vegetable garden and volunteers can assist in its maintenance, as well.
* Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 7 hours a day, all other time is free.
* Getting to the project: 15 minute walk from home stay to bus. Bus takes an hour to the project. Cost of roundtrip bus fair is approximately USD 4.50 daily.
* Requirements: Minimum Age 18

Highlights

Argentina is the land of tango, the gaucho (Argentine cowboy) & mate (communal tea).It is also one of the largest producers of wine, and arguably has the best beef in the world. Argentina is the 2nd largest country in South America and is rich in natural beauty and natural resources. From the Iguazu falls in the North, wine country to the west in the Mendoza region, the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, the Perito Moreno glacier, and the beautiful landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina has something for every traveler to enjoy. It is one of the most diverse countries in the world.

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications required for this program. We encourage all who are interested to contact us in regard to availability.

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,495

Cost Include Description:

What's Included
- Accommodation: Home-stay (Shared Room)
- Airport Pickup: Included on arrival day.
- Training: Pre-departure "Introductory Package" will be mailed and in-country orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.
- Support: Pre-departure briefing & help-desk, local in-country Volunteer Coordinator and 24-hour emergency support.
- Insurance: All AAV volunteers will receive basic travel & medical insurance included in their package.
- Bonus: "Welcome Package" with and AAV t-shirt, local tips and coupons to help you get settled quickly and enhance the duration of your stay!
Ask about adding Spanish Language Classes to your trip!

What's Not Included
- Airfare: However, we would be more than happy to help you find and schedule your flight.
- Project Transportation: Transportation to and from project: 18 pesos round trip (approx. USD 4.50) daily.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Building Maintenance
  • Building/construction Projects
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Community Health
  • Community Organizing
  • Computer Training
  • Cooking
  • Counseling
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Drama
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Environment
  • Food
  • Gardening
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Income-generation
  • Minority Groups
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organic Farming
  • Organizational Development
  • Orphans
  • Planting
  • Playgrounds
  • Primary Education
  • Renovation
  • Repairs
  • Sanitation
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Sports
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Our international volunteers come from all edges of the globe with a variety of backgrounds. Everyone is welcome!
Age Range
Minimum Age Requirement of 18 (unless accompanied by a guardian)
This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living

Participants Travel to Argentina

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
Typically The Application Process Time is
48hrs
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
All Access Volunteers's Mission Statement

To provide a unique volunteer experience and assist in the long-term sustainability of our partner organizations throughout Latin America.

Year Founded

2009

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