The goal of this project is to provide community development assistance to a Daycare Center in Villa Allende. Volunteers will assist the staff and act as role models for these children. Each volunteer will be involved in helping the children with their homework, leading recreational activities, and assisting the staff in meal preparation and cleaning. The daycare has capacity of up to 300 children who are all disabled, disadvantaged, or orphaned. Unfortunately, the project has a lack of financial support from the government and is in need of volunteers.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be volunteering in Villa Allende, located in the beautiful backdrop of the Sierras Chicas Mountains. The peaceful, natural landscape allows rest and tranquility within the Village. People from all parts of Argentina, escape to Villa Allende to improve their quality of life. Villa Allende is very close to Córdoba, the second largest city in the country. The rich Spanish colonial heritage is still alive, with many old churches and traditional buildings still intact. Córdoba has a vibrant cultural scene, and you will enjoy the famous kindness and hospitality of the "Cordobeses". It is a major cosmopolitan city with all the conveniences that volunteers expect.
Project Testimonial: Courtney Beer, USA
My time in Argentina volunteering felt like anything but work. I spent most of my days working with young children in an orphanage and spent other days with individuals of all ages who had mental disabilities. Read My Full Testimonial »
What will I be doing?
You will assist the staff at the Daycare Center and become directly involved with the lives of many children both academically and emotionally. You will contribute your creativity and talents, and become a role model, a mentor, and a friend.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
However, you can still join this project if your Spanish does not meet the requirements by taking our Spanish language course. - Must be 18 or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
There are numerous internet cafes located throughout Villa Allende. You will also find pay phones dispersed throughout the town which you can use to make local or international calls with a calling card. These calling cards can be purchased once you arrive in Argentina.
Project Testimonial: Anton Streicher, German
Hello, my name is Anton Streicher, I'm 24 years old, and I made my social project in Jesús MarÃa, Argentina, in the children home "Hogar el Principito". Read My Full Testimonial »
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Argentina and all it has to offer.
Great weekend trips include:
- Attend local concerts, cultural events, and art shows
- Trek or horseback ride in the mountains, or enjoy other natural excursions
- Explore the vibrant night life in the restaurants, bars, and discos
- Discover the lakes and rivers in the area through water sports, diving, and fishing
- Program Name: Volunteer Argentina
- Project Name: Volunteer in a Daycare Center in Argentina
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Córdoba
- Program Fee: A 4 week experience starts from $1280; add $125 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation and debriefing
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- 24/7 emergency hot line
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, travel insurance, visa costs, in-country transportation during program and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: Local transportation: walk, bus, or taxi
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $50 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Friday; 4-6 hours per day EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate Spanish
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals:
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Saturdays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 4 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 5
- Resume or CV required: No
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