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Centers for At-Risk Children in Buenos Aires

Location: Argentina: Buenos Aires

Term: Throughout the year

Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Ongoing, so the participant can decide when to go

http://www.eliabroad.org

1557 Ogden St. Suite 5 Denver, CO 80218 United States

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Phone: (303) 321-8278

Fax: 303-847-5445

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Description

Volunteer in a community center for at-risk children in Buenos Aires. Homelessness and poverty are epidemics that affect many families in Argentina, including those living in the city of Buenos Aires. Instead of going to school, homeless children are often forced to sell goods on the streets and subways in order to buy food for themselves and their families. This means they are exposed to drugs, disease and violence and never have the opportunity to go to school. Volunteers at this placement will serve as a role models and mentors to the children. They will provide child care, meals, educational activities, and a safe haven. Some of the ongoing projects at the centers include social education projects, birthday parties for the children, field trips and after school tutoring and English lessons.

Highlights

Volunteers with this project will have the chance to influence the lives of children living in poverty while experiencing the richness of life in the sophisticated city of Buenos Aires.

Intern Types
  • Communications
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Family and Home Studies
  • Social Work
  • Spanish
  • Sports
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Varies by duration. Contact us for details.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Airport transfer upon arrival
* Accommodation
* Orientation upon arrival
* Volunteer work placement
* Language partner program
* Activities
* Cellular phone
* In-country coordinator available 24/7

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Homelessness
  • Playgrounds
  • Popular Education
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
Age Range
18 and older
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Argentina

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Resume
  • Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001

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