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.

Intern Types

• Education

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Starting at 910

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

Cost includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up, accommodations, orientation, and 24/7 emergency in-country staff support, and one time, one way transfer to project site. Participants will also receive information regarding their placement prior to their departure.

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

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.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

2008