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Disadvantage Children Project
Location: Córdoba, Argentina
Projects : Disadvantaged Children
Start Dates: First and Third Monday of each month
Arrival & Departure Point : Córdoba International Airport
Skill Requirement/Language: Beginner to Intermediate Spanish
Accommodation and Meals: Volunteer House. Meals not included.
Main activities: Care for and play , teach basic English
Working Hours : 5-6 hours/day - 5 days a week
Overview of the Project
In the aftermath of Argentina 's economic meltdown of the late 90s, a large number of non profits were created to feed and take care of the children in very poor neighborhoods whose families cannot otherwise provide for them. At present, these NGOs provide daily breakfast, lunch or dinner to many children and adolescents, usually more than 40-50 per location. They also provide school support and other activities to keep them away from the street. Some also run maternal day care centers for babies and children from 45 days to 5 years of age.
Volunteers in this type of project h elp children with homework, teach basic/simple conversational English, support in recreational, manual and artistic activities, read stories, organize sport activities, care for and play with the children and help to prepare and serve meals.
Role of the Volunteer
Volunteers in any of the above projects are involved in various activities such as:
- Helping children with homework and teaching basic conversational English
- Supporting recreational, manual and artistic activities that favor child expression
- Reading stories, performing puppet shows, caring for and simply playing with the children
- Organizing and developing sports activities
- Supporting in the kitchen/helping to serve lunch in the dining room
- Participating in special projects like construction, organizing a library, and building maintenance
Skills/Qualifications Requirements
Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred. There are no additional specific qualifications required since the project staff will provide any necessary orientation and training to adequately perform the volunteer activities.
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
All Argentina volunteer projects 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 Disadvantaged Children Project Volunteer Argentina :
08:00 – 09:30 hrs: Breakfast and preparation time
09:30 – 10:00 hrs: Bus trip to the project
10.00 – 12:00 hrs: Volunteering work with children.
12.00 – 13.00 hrs: Lunch time - volunteers help distribute food, monitor the kids, etc.
13.00 – 17.00 hrs: Volunteering work with children.
1700 hrs: Volunteers return to their accommodation for their free Spanish classes.
Remarks: This daily itinerary gives the generic picture of daily activities .
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