Argentina Volunteering with Underprivileged Youth
Location: Argentina: Buenos Aires
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
You will have the opportunity to work directly with youths in a wide variety of activities, offering them a safe and secure environment that encourages interaction. Through day-to-day support, education (school work, English work) and recreational activities, these underprivileged children will benefit from the support given by the projects and volunteers that they may be otherwise lacking in their home lives.
* Program Details
Buenos Aires is home to many orphanages, children's homes and community centers that work with local youths and offer educational information regarding health, work, stay-in-school programs, arts and cultural programs, self-esteem and leadership activities, and many more, in the hope of providing these youth with stability and support.
As a volunteer, you will be involved in a variety of tasks. Tasks may depend on the needs of the project at any given time but can range from:
* Helping children with regular school work
* Giving informal English / Spanish classes
* Spending quality time with children
* Study sessions
* Assisting in daily tasks
* Conversation time
* Playing / sports
* Educational workshops
* Basic education classes (Examples include hygiene, nutrition and safety)
* Games and activities
* Preparation of daily snack or meals
No matter which tasks you undertake during your time as a volunteer, you will find the program a truly rewarding experience. If you arrive with an open mind and a flexible and proactive attitude to help, these tools will enhance the level of your experience.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
4 weeks USD 2,039
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program:
* Arrival transfer
* Orientation to Buenos Aires and your placement
* 2 week Spanish language course
* Volunteer placement
* Breakfast throughout your program
* Weekly cultural & social activities
* City center tour
* 24-hour emergency support number
* Hostel accommodation
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Orphans
- Street Kids
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Home-stays
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
