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GYC2035 - Community work with orphans in Argentina Country: Argentina Cost: £1095.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food, kit and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance or visas      Duration: 4 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7592 or

 

	This placement would suit... Everyone at any age. The most important thing volunteers can bring to the project is a love of children and a willingness to work with them. You will need to be flexible and willing to roll up your sleeves and jump right in! A pro-active attitude will help engage the children, and any skills that you have in sports, music, drama, art or fundraising will come in handy. You should be able to speak some Spanish, preferably to an intermediate level. If you have basic Spanish and are willing to take our optional add-on Spanish lessons, this would benefit you The wild landscapes of the untamed south and the sultry rhythms of the tango makes visiting in Argentina an absorbing experience. As an orphanage volunteer you can help at one of 2 homes for orphaned girls and boys, where you can make a real difference to young children's lives by providing support through education and English language lessons. You may also generate creative play through games, sports, singing, dancing and drama. There are even opportunities to promote community development in Argentina through participation in health awareness and nutrition programs, as well as handicrafting workshops. Work with orphans in Argentina and your efforts will be rewarded as you will help to foster a sense of dignity in the girls and boys through the work they achieve. Project details: As a volunteer at one of the homes for orphaned girls and boys, you can make a real difference to young children's lives by providing support through education and English language lessons. You may also generate creative play through games, sports, singing, dancing and drama. There are even opportunities to participate in health awareness and nutrition programs, as well as handicraft workshops. Through all of your efforts, you will help to foster a sense of dignity in the girls and boys through the work they achieve. Why the project needs volunteers: The project only has few members of staff to carry out all the duties of the home, and so volunteers are needed in all aspects of running the home. The main reason for volunteers at the project is to spend time with the children and help plan activities with them. Volunteers might also help with cleaning duties, getting the kids ready for school and help during meal times. Your role as a volunteer: i-to-i volunteers get involved in a number of activities involved in the running of the home. You could be helping the children to get ready in the mornings, assisting on various trips, homework, teaching English, and organising recreational activities. The people who run the centres are interested in providing the children with the opportunity to meet people of other cultures, and so she hopes to encourage cultural exchange by hosting volunteers at the home. As the centres have very little the is the opportunity to help in renovation and maintenance to provide the children with a more safe and enjoyable place to stay. Where the project is based: The centres are all based in the lively city of Posadas, population 250,000. Posadas boasts interesting markets, friendly cafes, cinemas and museums, and there will be plenty to do on the weekends. The mystical Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio Mini are 34 miles to the east of Posadas and are a must see while you are there. You will be staying in a comfortable homestay in Posadas. Volunteers should fly into the airport at Posadas (PSS) on the arrival date. If arriving early a pick up can be arranged for a small fee, please contact i-to-i for more information. 0845 344 7592 i-to-i: We pride ourselves in a high level of service to ensure that all our gap year travellers get the most our of their meaningful travel. With Teaching, Community Development, Conservation, Sports, Media and Health placements in 24 countries, we can offer you the meaningful gap year that you want.