Get AMPED Abroad: Disadvantaged Children in Argentina

  Argentina

• Cordoba: 
Cordoba

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: First and third Monday of each month

Description: With a poverty rate of only 5 percent in the 1970s, Argentina was once thought to be Latin America's model for economic equality. Having experienced 14 economic crises in the last 30 years, the gap between rich and poor has risen astronomically. The worst of the crises occurred in 2001 when 50 percent of the population fell into poverty.

Argentina's spiraling economic decline led to the creation of a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to helping the poor as more families struggled to feed, clothe, educate, and care for their children.

On average, these agencies provide meals and after school support to 40-50 children between the ages of 4-16.

As a volunteer at one of AMPED's projects for disadvantaged children, your responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

Organizing recreational and educational activities such as crafts, sports, and music;
Tutoring children and helping them to understand the educational content learned in elementary or high school; and

Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to children between 6 and 16 years old. Volunteers helping in this capacity should have previous training such as TEFL or similar experience.

Highlights: Participants volunteering/interning in Argentina receive free Spanish and Tango lessons. Spanish lessons are offered 2 hours per day Monday-Friday for the duration of their stay, up to 120 hours.

Qualifications: Participants must be at least 18 years of age. While not required, a basic Spanish level is recommended for participation in Argentina. Participants that wish to teach English at this project must have previous teaching experience, TEFL training, or similar qualifications.

Cost in US$: Starting at 910

Placement information, will include in-country contact information, alternative accommodations for delayed arrivals, currency exchange, phone and internet communication, laundry, etc.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Program placements are in Cordoba, Argentina, which is a college town. Because Argentina tends to be known for its cultural sophistication, participants tend to be on the higher end of the age range. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.

Age Range: 18 and over

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

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 2008