People who want to make a real difference, who want first-hand experience of real Argentinian culture and want a social experience. You can also learn Spanish while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!
Cost details:
You have the option to extend this project beyond the time you originally chose, at a cost of £95 per week
Duration details:
This placement can be extended for as long as you like, subject only to any visa restrictions that may apply to your nationality.
People with a can-do attitude who are willing to make the most of their placement and above all enjoy it. Those who enjoy teaching English as a foreign lanaguage, are sensitive to the predicament of under privileged children, are interested in poverty and development issues and are interested in music and culture of Latin America
Cost details:
Those on teaching placements take a one-week Teaching Skills Course before departure which costs £168. Volunteers also one-week Portuguese course in Brazil.
Duration details:
A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate
motivated and adventurous school leavers, students and graduates aged 18- 24 years old who want to put something back and make a difference in the developing world whilst enjoying a total adventure experience.
Duration details:
You can extend your ticket and insurance for up to 12 months but the scheme ends after 4 months. However, AV are always there for you, even when the scheme has ended.
- Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately US$50 per week)
- Dependent on location; 30-45 minutes bus ride (budget approximately US$20 per week)
Anyone! You don't need any qualifications to participate in a teaching project in Argentina but a genuine love of children allows you to really appreciate the experience. As with all children they will respond to patience and compassion and the rewards for working hard is seeing them develop during your time there. Volunteers on the teaching program will be trained before they go on their project through 40-hour on-line TEFL program.