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Work for NG0 - Human and Environmental Rights
Location: Córdoba , Argentina
Projects : NGO Professional / Support Projects
Start Dates: First and Third Monday of each month
Arrival & Departure Point : Córdoba International Airport
Skill Requirement/Language: Intermediate Spanish
Accommodation and Meals: Volunteer House. Meals not included.
Main activities: Marketing/Communications, project writing and reporting, research and development, web site design, database management, general office tasks and many more.
Working Hours : 5-6 hours/day - 5 days a week
This NGO's focus is highlighting and investigating the link between environmental degradation and the violation of human rights. By conducting field investigations, this NGO is able to advise communities and share information with them and other organizations through workshops, forums, and talks/debates about the environmental issues that affect the well-being of their people. There are several major projects: Legal Clinic for Human Rights and Environment; Global Governance Program; and Program on Human Rights, Environment and Poverty.
This NGO offers unique volunteer and internship opportunities in the fields of environmental and human rights for dynamic and self-motivated individuals to participate in any of its programs by conducting research, fieldwork, and training. There are many different activities with which volunteers can help such as creating a library/archive of material; assisting in the publication of information; investigating new channels of information and public participation; analyzing the link between corporations and human rights, working with the Legal Clinic on investigations; or helping local organization develop an Image Bank. Work location may be at headquarters or offsite.
Role of the Volunteer
Volunteers in the above projects are involved in different activities as diverse as:
Writing, editing or translating reports, policies, procedures, projects and plans, designing brochures, websites, messages and other marketing pieces, researching and promoting on the web, building databases, shooting photos and videos, attending and facilitating meetings, interviewing, bookkeeping and budgeting, training or coaching, assessing, networking and making SWOT analyses among endless others.
Skills/Qualifications Requirements
Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
To be able to customize your volunteer project to your individual needs, meet your expectations and provide a challenging and rewarding experience that you will use and remember for the rest of your personal, academic and professional life, you should address the following issues in your on line application: Since these projects are quite customized to our applicant's individual needs, you should address the following issues in your on line application, so that we may meet your expectations and provide a challenging and rewarding experience that you will use and remember for the rest of your personal, academic and professional life.
• Do you adequately speak and understand Spanish so that the language barrier will not hinder your work as an volunteer? If not, we strongly recommend you take the free Spanish classes offered by Global Crossroad and maybe consider taking a Language course before arriving to the country.
• Are you doing this for the experience or for school credit ? If so, what are your school's requirements to gain credits for your internship? Do they furnish a written set of guidelines (minimum hours worked, detailed certificate, final evaluation, etc.)? Do they have a form that we need to complete and send in for you? We can help ensure that your internship meets all their requirements.
• Can you clarify the area and activities you would like for your volunteer? Rather broad areas can be difficult to fulfill so it is best that we fully understand what you are looking for. Please let us know not only what subject area of your interest, but also what you would like to accomplish during your internship.
• Do you need a mentor/supervisor to help guide your work and studies for the duration of your internship and help you complete your final field report at the close of your project?. Does this mentor/supervisor need to have specific qualifications?
Room/Supervision
Global Crossroad provides accommodation (two beds per room) in a well kept house in a very quiet and safe middle class residential neighborhood which is less than 10 minutes walk to downtown . This situation allows participants to make friends fast and to immerse more easily in the local culture. The daily free Spanish classes and the Tango classes are provided in this place, which also serves as our local partner's organization's office so you will have permanent access to our in country coordinators.
Location Descriptions
Most NGOs are located in poor communities surrounding the city. Córdoba is a safe and modern city second in size and stature only to Buenos Aires , although with a much lower cost of living. Typical of a University City it has a vibrant youth culture. Located at the base of the breath-taking Sierras, Cordoba is one of the major tourist destinations for Argentines; however, there are few international tourists, creating a wonderfully immersive environment for travelers truly wanting to learn the language and rich culture of Argentina .
In the colonial period, prior to the rise of Buenos Aires , Cordoba was the center of arts and learning, a place of scholars and priests, churches and universities. Some 300 years later, Cordoba has retained its rich colonial heritage, especially in its culture and architecture, and was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2000. During weekends and free time, there are virtually unlimited travel options such as visiting impressive colonial churches, taking in the fantastic scenic views nearby, trekking, horseback riding, trips to local handicraft outlets, and many more activities to enjoy.
A typical day of a NGO Project Volunteer :
08:00 – 09:30 hrs: Breakfast and preparation time
09:30 – 10:00 hrs: Bus trip to the project for field work or work at our local partner office
10.00 – 12:00 hrs: Develop assigned activities at project site or local partner's office.
12.00 – 13.00 hrs: Lunch time -
13.00 – 17.00 hrs: Develop assigned activities at project site or local partner's office.
1700 hrs: Volunteers return to or stay at their accommodation for their free Spanish classes.
Remarks: This daily itinerary gives the generic picture of daily activities
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