Description:
Volunteer in South America with GIC. Many rewarding positions helping children in Argentina. Help out at one of the many soup kitchens and day care centers in the country, help feed and care for street children in Buenos Aires, assist doctors in a children's hospital, among other volunteer work opportunites.
Sadly the increase in poverty in Argentina in 2001 caused an increase in the number of children in the country who live in poverty, on the streets, in day care centers, or are otherwise considered at risk. Lend a hand where your help will be greatly appreciated.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Requirements:
* Be at least 18 years of age,
* Have a valid passport,
* Have a basic level and fluency in the Spanish language or ...have taken at least a two-month Spanish language course.
* Submit your resume/CV
Language:
Spanish
Cost in US$: please inquire
Cost Includes: * Transfer from the Buenos Aires international airport.
* Accommodations including breakfast.
* Orientation upon arrival
* Cultural activities
* Overseas information and resource center with GIC Argentina Buenos Aires on-site staff.
** See website for what is included in each program **
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
AIDS,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
community health,
counseling,
drug or alcohol recovery,
education,
handicapped,
health,
health care,
health education,
homelessness,
hospital,
housing,
intervention,
medicine,
nursing,
orphans,
primary education,
public education,
social services, social work,
street kids,
teaching,
tutor,
youth
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: See website for additional details of current volunteer positions working with children.
Age Range: please inquire
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Other
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks
Post Services Include:
GIC Argentina - Grupo de Intercambio Cultural's Mission Statement: We believe that participating in a cultural exchange is more than simply traveling to or staying in another country. We believe that such exchange is a once in a lifetime opportunity to understand other cultures, increase communication across national boundaries, and allow people to come to understand the similarities that tie us together yet still gain new perspectives on the world. We further believe that by expanding our knowledge of the world we will learn to overcome barriers that so frequently separate us. These goals are particularly important considering current world events. We strive to promote good understanding and communication by means of living and learning together. In order to achieve this, every year we design and coordinate many different educational programs in a variety of areas such as languages, arts and sports. At GIC Argentina, we hope that our work in furthering these goals will contribute in some small measure to greater peace and understanding in the world.
Year Founded: 1995