Centre for Mentally & Physically Challenged

2 weeks from $1395USD

This foundation started over 20 years ago with the goal of supporting people of all ages who suffer with a mental or physical handicap, in all aspects of their lives. The foundation is set in a rural community on a farm where care, treatment, rehabilitation and entertainment programs are provided to the residents. The farm has a working catering service and a bakery which is manned solely by the residents of this facility. The foundation also started a fútbol (soccer) team which is now a member of the Argentina National Fútbol League for Physically Challenged People. The organization has been attempting to erase the negative stigma still placed on physically or mentally handicapped people in Argentina. Our international volunteers may assist in all activities at the centre.

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Project Details

  • Project Duration: Min 2 weeks – Long Term
  • Project Costs: TBD
  • Project Location: Project is located 1 hour and 20 minutes by bus from the city of Buenos Aires to the South of the Province.
  • Arrival Airport: (Ezeiza) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or Jorge Newberry Airport Aeroparque (AEP)
  • Activities: Assisting in all activities at the centre including the bakery, in-house catering, the fútbol league, gardening, and assisting with rehabilitation.
  • Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 6 hours a day, all other time is free.
  • Getting to the project: Approximately one hour and 20 minutes to the project by combination bus line.
  • Requirements: Minimum Age 18

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.
  • 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!

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What’s NOT Included

  • Airfare: However, we would be more than happy to help you find and schedule your flight.
  • Medical Insurance: Volunteers MUST have travel medical insurance for the duration of their trip.
  • Project Transportation: 7 pesos roundtrip (approx. $1.80 USD)