Community Development in Buenos Aires

Project Details

Since opening its doors, this project has served many impoverished community residents in the Mataderos neighborhood.  Assisting children, teenagers and some adults, this project focuses on the importance of education and personal development. There is a day-care on site as well as a center for the youth offering homework help, theater workshops, art projects, gym and sports activities, English  and German lessons, and other educational trainings.  Even in tough times, this project gives the people hope, faith, and the opportunity to make a change.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to help with all the ongoing workshops, English lessons, and with homework assistance. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their creative ideas so that with the support of other staff members can implement new workshops for the youth.

Location

The project is located in the Mataderos neighborhood in Buenos Aires City. All volunteers will be taken to their host family upon arrival and given an orientation within the first few days.

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. Two meals a day with your host family are included in your stay.

**No meals are served on Sundays.

Requirements

Minimum commitment is 4 weeks. Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required. An intermediate level of Spanish is required. Spanish lessons are available prior to the volunteer project in Buenos Aires for an additional fee.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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