Description

The GeoVisions Teacher's Assistant program in Argentina is unlike any other cultural volunteer opportunity abroad. No other program allows you the flexibility to explore your host country in depth, make a lasting difference in the lives of others while providing you a fun and rewarding experience. This program provides the unique opportunity to be an assistant to a teacher, teach English at a language school and live with an Argentine family. Participants also have the opportunity to take courses at the local universities as well as go on a variety of field trips and social activities.

While working in a private institution and part time in a rural or state school, participants spend the majority of their time interacting orally in English with students. Typically a day is anywhere from 4 to 7 hours.

This program in offered in a number of locations around Argentina: Posadas, Misiones in the north-eastern corner of country; San Juan, the capital city of the province of San Juan in the Cuyo region; San Miguel de Tucuman located in the northwest of the country; and Chilecito, La Rioja located 200 km west of the capital city of La Rioja.

Other possible options included: Avellaneda (Sante Fe), Catamarca, Cordoba, Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut), General Pico (La Pampa), La Rioja, Mar del Plata (Province of Buenos Aires), Mendoza, Neuquen, Resistencia (Chaco), Rosario (Santa Fe), San Salvador and San Pedro (Jujuy), Salta, San Luis, Santa Fe, San Rafael (Mendoza), and Tandil (Province of Buenos Aires).

Volunteer activities may include:
* Assist appointed teachers in their daily tasks in teaching English.
* Help with language phonetics and cultural studies.
* Organize conversational workshops.
* Help in tasks such as co-teaching following guidelines provided beforehand
* Organize and participate in extra curricular outings in English such as picnics, visits to museums, etc. Give one or 2 talks per month on relevant cultural aspects of their home country or any other topic of their knowledge (subject to approval), depending on the qualifications offered, which has been researched and/or prepared at home.
* Assist with the promotion of educational exchange programs abroad
* Interview students to prepare them for specific exams, other cultural and "fun" activities proposed by volunteer.

Highlights

What You Get For Your Program Fee
* Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Argentina, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* Your 2-day orientation in Buenos Aires, accommodation and most meals included and then transport to your project site (see above).
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Argentina, the basic amenities, all of your meals except lunch, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Argentina.
* In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* Country-based airport transportation.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.

Qualifications

Participants must be native English speakers. A background in education is helpful.

Languages

• Spanish
• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for program fees and program length.

Program Fees Include:

GeoVisions programs include accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Almost all of GeoVisions' programs are open to everyone and this project in particular does not require certain skills or degrees. No matter what you believe your skill level to be, you will have something meaningful and helpful to offer at this very important project. GeoVisions is dedicated to providing a meaningful placement for anyone willing to volunteer and we believe that the only skills required for most international volunteering is a willingness to learn and an open mind.

Age Range

18 years old up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001