Community Care Placements for Young Adults & Children in Argentina
from £2200 GBP
Community Care Placements for Young Adults & Children in Argentina
Duration: from 4.00 Months to 5.00 Months
Countries: Argentina
Lattitude volunteers in Argentina work in homes for children who have either lost or been taken away from their families. Residents range from very young children to young adults who are still very vulnerable. Volunteering within one of these fantastic institutions is a great opportunity for anyone interested in community or caring work. Duties are very varied and you would have the opportunity to bring your own interests working with the children, especially when playing and entertaining the residents. Other duties will include helping with maintenance, school work and other small jobs. English is not frequently spoken in these placements, which makes them a great opportunity for volunteers looking to practice and improve upon Spanish language skills (if you are concerned about speaking Spanish, please call or email us and we can advise you accordingly)Call: 0845 344 7500
If you are looking for a new cultural experience and can adapt to the Argentinian pace of life, then a rewarding time awaits. You will need to show flexibility and initiative and in turn, you will have the chance to develop your Spanish and build strong ties with your hosts.
Community placements are available in children’s or residential homes when some of the children with learning difficulties become adults.
Volunteers provide support within the children’s home to residents, who range in age from newborns to 16 years old. In the home, volunteers assist with the day-to-day running of the centre.
Activities with the residents, such as arts, drama and sport, are also greatly appreciated and enjoyed. No English is spoken in these centres, so volunteers need to learn to speak basic Spanish before their placements begin.
The working week for placements in Argentina ranges between 15 and 36 hours. Weekends are usually free.
Programme overview
Minimum age: 18
Departs: March
Duration: 4 months
What’s Included?
- Pre-departure briefing
- Airport pickup
- Accommodation & food (unless otherwise stated)
- In-country orientation
- In-country support
- 24/7 emergency support
Accommodation and Food
Volunteers are usually accommodated either with a host family or an adult host at teaching placements or on site of their community placement. Host families may expect the volunteer to integrate and to contribute to family life. Despite the fact that Argentina is a big meat producing country, vegetarians have always managed without any problems.
Duration Details:
A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate
Cost Details:
Visa costs £60.
Representative:
All the time
This placement would suit:
Someone who can relate to and enjoys working with children and is happy to help in all aspects of day-to-day practical care; playing games, offering friendship and affection and providing the children with an opportunity to practice their conversational English. Volunteers will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture through living with host families or on site. Reasonable Spanish desirable.
Do you accept non UK citizens?
yes
Do you accept applicants with disabilities?
no
User Comments:
“The architecture here is amazing, the cathedrals are unbelievable; centuries old yet like new. My host family is seriously my family and I feel like I’ve known them for years. My Nan gives me hugs and loves to thumb through the dictionary with me so we can put sketchy Spanglish phrases together.”
~ by Rui Chen
Inclusions
accommodation, food, airport pickup
Community care volunteering
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been placing volunteers all over the world for 40 years. Our priority is always ensuring our volunteers experience exciting and productive placements that ensure benefit to their host community and development of the volunteer. We believe in real volunteering and are dedicated to both our volunteers and our hosts. Originally called GAP Activity Projects, it was our organisation that coined the term ‘gap year’. So we know a thing or two about exciting years out! Do more than just travel!
