Volunteer in a Children's Home

Location: Argentina: Buenos Aires

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 1-2 years

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Year Round

All Access Volunteers

206-1035 Auckland St New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1K9 Canada

Description

Located in Buenos Aires, Pinchicha is home to 35 children who have been placed there for various reasons such as; parents have limited or no financial resources to care for the child, physical or sexual abuse of the child, death of parent, or child was found homeless on the street. The goal of this home is to reintegrate these children back in to their family unit, if at all possible. If this is not a possibility, these children will be eligible for adoption. The children range in ages from 3 to 17 years. Many of these children have been living in this home for many years, and some are accompanied by their siblings who have also been removed from the family home.

Our international volunteers assist in all aspects of child care, and maintenance of the home. This could include; assisting in serving meals or snacks, bathing the children and assisting with school work. This project is a great place to make a difference!

Project Details
* Project Duration: Min 2 weeks - Long Term
* Project Costs: USD 1,495 first 2 weeks; USD 250 per additional week.
* Project Location: Project is located one hour by bus from the city of Buenos Aires to the North of the Province.
* Arrival Airport: (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or Jorge Newberry Airport Aeroparque (AEP)
* Activities: Assist in care of children and in maintenance of the centre.
* Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 5 hours a day, all other time is free.
* Getting to the project: Combination subway and then a 5 minute walk to the home.
* Requirements: Minimum Age 18

Highlights

Argentina is the land of tango, the gaucho (Argentine cowboy) & mate (communal tea). It is also one of the largest producers of wine, and arguably has the best beef in the world. Argentina is the 2nd largest country in South America and is rich in natural beauty and natural resources. From the Iguazu falls in the North, wine country to the west in the Mendoza region, the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, the Perito Moreno glacier, and the beautiful landscapes of Patagonia, Argentina has something for every traveler to enjoy. It is one of the most diverse countries in the world.

Travel Types
  • BackPacking Abroad
  • Birdwatching
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Cross/Back Country Skiing
  • Cycling (Mountain)
  • Dancing
  • Deep-Sea Fishing
  • Downhill Skiing
  • Eco Tours
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Heli-Skiing
  • Heritage Tourism
  • Hiking
  • Homestay
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking (River)
  • Kayaking (Sea)
  • Language Immersion
  • Mountaineering
  • Native Culture Studies
  • Nature Tours
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • RainForest Tours
  • Scuba
  • Snorkeling
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer/Football
  • Sports
  • Student Tours
  • Tours
  • Volunteering
Qualifications

We encourage everyone interested in this project to contact us. There are no specific qualifications required to volunteer at the Children's Home, just a big heart!

Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,495

Cost Include Description:

What's Included
* Accommodation: Home-stay (Shared Room)
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival day.
* Training: Pre-departure Introductory Package will be mailed and in-country orientation with our Volunteer Coordinator.
* Support: Pre-departure briefing & help-desk, local in-country Volunteer Coordinator and 24 hour emergency support.
* Insurance: All AAV volunteers will receive "basic" Travel & Medical insurance included in their package.
* Bonus: Welcome Package with and AAV t-shirt, local tips and coupons to help you get settled quickly and enhance the duration of your stay!
* Ask about adding Spanish Language Classes to your trip!

What's Not Included
* Airfare: However, we would be more than happy to help you find and schedule your flight.
* Project Transportation: USD 2.40 pesos (Approx. USD 0.60 ) daily.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Building Maintenance
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Cooking
  • Counseling
  • Culture
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Food
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health Care
  • Health Education
  • Minority Groups
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Organizational Development
  • Orphans
  • Playgrounds
  • Primary Education
  • Repairs
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Sports
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Volunteering
  • Women
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
A typical AAV volunteer at the Children's Home in Buenos Aires is warm hearted, open minded and looking to help in any way needed.
Age Range
Minimum Age Requirement of 18 (unless accompanied by a guardian) No Maximum Age
This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Argentina

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
Typically The Application Process Time is
48hrs
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
All Access Volunteers's Mission Statement

To provide a unique volunteer experience and assist in the long-term sustainability of our partner organizations throughout Latin America.

Year Founded

2009

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