GIC Argentina: Helping Kids - Volunteer Programs with Children

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Volunteer in South America with GIC. Many rewarding positions helping children in Argentina. Help out at one of the many orphanages in the country, help feed and care for street children in Buenos Aires, assist doctors in a children's hospital, among other volunteer work opportunites.

Sadly the increase in poverty in Argentina in 2001 caused an increase in the number of children in the country who live in poverty, on the streets, in orphanage, or are otherwise considered at risk. Lend a hand where your help will be greatly appreciated.

Qualifications: Requirements:

* Be at least 18 years of age,
* Have a valid passport,
* Have a basic level and fluency in the Spanish language or ...have taken at least a two-month Spanish language course.
* Submit your resume/CV

Cost in US$: please inquire

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: See website for additional details of current volunteer positions working with children.

Age Range: please inquire

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GIC Argentina - Grupo de Intercambio Cultural's Mission Statement: We believe that participating in a cultural exchange is more than simply traveling to or staying in another country. We believe that such exchange is a once in a lifetime opportunity to understand other cultures, increase communication across national boundaries, and allow people to come to understand the similarities that tie us together yet still gain new perspectives on the world. We further believe that by expanding our knowledge of the world we will learn to overcome barriers that so frequently separate us. These goals are particularly important considering current world events. We strive to promote good understanding and communication by means of living and learning together. In order to achieve this, every year we design and coordinate many different educational programs in a variety of areas such as languages, arts and sports. At GIC Argentina, we hope that our work in furthering these goals will contribute in some small measure to greater peace and understanding in the world.

Year Founded: 1995