Childcare & Children Volunteering in Cordoba, Argentina

IVHQ showed me amazing support and safety for the complete duration of my trip, and they also introduced me to the lives of local people in Cordoba, Argentina. This experience was absolutely incredible, it opened my eyes up to a culture very different from my own and taught me about the importance of compassion, awareness, and independence. The volunteer placement I was at was a local daycare for children 2-4 years old. I helped the teacher make sure the kids weren't causing trouble and I helped clean up and classroom and serve lunch everyday. Although the language barrier was difficult (I hardly speak any Spanish and the kids/teachers don't speak any English), I caught on pretty quick and found ways to communicate nonverbally. This was the adventure of a lifetime and it felt so good to help those in need. I highly recommend traveling with IVHQ - they have a great staff, great accommodations, great food, and great prices. I will definitely be traveling with them again soon.

I spent three weeks volunteering in the childcare program in Villa Allende and what an amazing experience. I was in a classroom with two year olds and I spent my mornings playing with them and running around outside on the playground. I also helped the teacher clean up or wash the kids hands etc. This was 3 hours in the morning so I also joined the sports program in the evenings. Monday, wednesday, friday we played basketball and tuesday and thursday was soccer. This was an incredible experience being able to lead some drills and coach the kids and then actually being able to play alongside the older kids. I´ll never forget my time here. Definitely an experience I´ll never forget.

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewNovember 28, 2017

Hi Sia, We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing volunteering experience with us in Argentina. Thanks so much for getting involved in both the Childcare and Sports placements - it sounds like you really made the most of your time on the program. We hope you will join us again! <br/>Clover - IVHQ Argentina Program Manager

My experience volunteering in Argentina in the childcare program was a great experience. It was great to interact with both the teachers and students at the school. We stayed for a week but would recommend staying for at least two weeks as one week was not enough.

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewNovember 22, 2017

Hi There, We are glad to hear that you had a great experience volunteering with us in Argentina. Thanks for your recommendation. <br/>Clover - IVHQ Argentina Program Manager

Estuve 2 semanas en un jardín de niños en la sala de 4 años, todos los niños muy cariñosos, amables, querían jugar todo el tiempo y el personal trabajando en el jardín, fueron excelentes, muy amables, lo mas difícil fue despedirme de todos, los llevare siempre conmigo, sin duda una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida.

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] responded to this reviewMay 30, 2017

Hola Jennifer, Thanks for sharing. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on the Childcare placement in Argentina! We would love to have you volunteer with us again in the future. <br/>Clover – IVHQ Argentina Program Manger