Volunteering in a Day Centre for Disadvantaged Children in Buenos Aires, Argentina

2 weeks from $1395USD

 There are approximately 50 children who attend this centre every day, who live in the surrounding slum areas of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each day, these children are provided a meal and snacks. Here they can take care of their hygienic needs, they get to participate in workshops (art, music, theatre), and they are assisted with school work. The kids are given much love, affection, and support from the staff and volunteers. Our international volunteers provide assistance in all aspects of child care, and maintenance of the centre.

The founder, Silvia Landriel, is a teacher who opened this centre 3 years ago, as a way to get children off of the streets and into school. One of the conditions of enrollment in the centre, is that all children must be enrolled in the school. The children range in age from 2 to 17 years old.

Due to the demands of enrolment, Silvia has started construction of a new centre  so more children from impoverished families in the area can attend. She has been so successful in continuing her work with these children, due to fantastic assistance from international volunteers. An amazing project doing amazing things!

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Project Details

• Project Duration: Min 2 weeks – Long Term
• Project Costs: TBD
• 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. The centre has a vegetable garden and volunteers can assist in its maintenance, as well.
• Working Hours: Flexible; Monday to Friday up to 7 hours a day, all other time is free.
• Getting to the project: 15 minute walk from home stay to bus. Bus takes an hour to the project. Cost of roundtrip bus fair is approximately $4.50 USD daily.
• 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!

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.
• Medical Insurance: Volunteers MUST have travel medical insurance for the duration of their trip.
• Project Transportation: Transportation to and from project: $18 pesos roundtrip (approx. $4.50 USD) daily.