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GYC2745 - Care Country: Argentina Cost: £1295.00 Cost Includes: The price includes insurance, accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, kit or visas      Duration: 1 months Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7562 or

 

	This placement would suit... people with an interest in Argentinean culture and a desire to learn through supporting underprivileged children. Projects Abroad volunteers work in a children's home situated just outside the centre of Unquillo and several smaller community houses in the surrounding region. The homes care for many children from the ages of 0 to 21 years old, who have either been orphaned or abandoned. Some of the children are also physically or mentally handicapped. The volunteer’s role is to help care for and support the children, offering the love and attention they desperately need. Volunteers are asked to help with a wide range of activities like helping the children with their school work, taking workshops in painting or pottery or playing music with a group of children. There are also opportunities to get involved in physiotherapy sessions and helping look after the home's garden and animals. Many of the children are aged between 0 and 5 years old and this age group needs constant daily care and attention, helping to stimulate their minds and playing with the toddlers is very important. Whatever skills and talents you have you could put them to good use. Teach the children to dance, draw or play football with them. You could even arrange to take the children on a day trip. The attention and time you give them is of enormous benefit. All care placements are designed to help children who have precious few other people to whom they can turn. This work can be challenging, but it is also fun and enjoyable, and greatly appreciated by the children and staff. Probably the greatest value of a volunteer is to bring some fun into the lives of these children. Simply by being there, playing games, showing affection and providing some much needed love and attention you will be making an important contribution. Accommodation in Argentina is with local host families who are picked for their warn hospitality as well as their interest in meeting new people. As well as providing support and advice, host families also provide three meals per day which tend to be traditional recipes and give volunteers a fantastic insight into Argentinean cuisine! Our users say... Working with the orphans was humbling…Overall, a fantastic memory. I have met lifelong friends and have definitely been inspired to travel even more after Uni. Thank you TPA!” - Tiffany Cunningham 0845 344 7562 Projects Abroad is the leading organiser of volunteer placements across five continents. We offer a diverse range of teaching, care, conservation and work experience projects. There are no set dates and you have the opportunity to become part of one of our local communities overseas