Community Work with Orphans in Posadas, Argentina

  Argentina

• All Other Regions of Argentina: 
Posadas

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates available, year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Got a lot to give?

If so this is the perfect project for you with an unbeatable opportunity to make friends and make a difference. Despite its bright modern cities, Argentina still has lots of orphaned children in need of a little love and attention as well as access to educational opportunities through English language lessons. There will be plenty of time to do what children do best and it won't be long before they rope you in to all sorts of sports, singing, dancing and drama! We know how demanding a class full of children can be so we are including TEFL training, just to give you plenty of ideas to keep them occupied.

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Highlights: What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about?

"I really enjoyed the overall experience of living in Posadas with my host family, as well as working at Hogar El Refugio. Posadas was a great place to live for a month. Although I guess it is considered 'rural', there was always plenty to do. We had some Spanish lessons while we were there, and also joined a tango class two nights a week. The nightlife was great - the volunteers would often meet to enjoy dinner and a few drinks! It was easy to embrace the Argentine lifestyle of siesta during the day and staying out until the early hours of the morning! It is also really easy to visit nearby attractions on weekends. Although I was only there for a month, I visited San Ignacio and the beautiful ruins there. Also a trip to Iguazu Falls one weekend is a must. Absolutely stunning!" (Hannah Titmarsh)

If you want to be excited by travel ... if you want to see a side of the world that package tourists can only dream of ... if you want to make a difference to the world we live in, and get in touch with humanity, nature, and the earth ... if you want to join the fight against mindless holidays and save some hard-earned cash, come travel and volunteer with us!

Qualifications: Foremost, volunteers must have a love of children and be committed to working with them. You will need to be flexible and willing to roll up your sleeves and jump right in! A pro-active attitude is essential, and any skills that you have in any area working with children, from sports and music to drama, art or fundraising will be more than welcome.

The project only has few members of staff to carry out all the duties of the home, and so volunteers are needed in all aspects of running the home. The main reason for volunteers at the project is to spend time with the children and help plan activities with them. Volunteers might also help with cleaning duties, getting the kids ready for school and help during meal times.

We highly recommend that you learn basic Spanish prior to your project.

Cost in US$: $1450.00 for 4 weeks, $300.00 for every week thereafter

When you arrive we provide: pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date welcome orientation regularly-inspected accommodation well-researched, quality placement, support of in-country i-to-i team. You will always have: access to our emergency support team 24/7 assistance of the global i-to-i staff guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

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

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994