Volunteer Care projects in Argentina, work with children in orphanages or with those with special needs

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Volunteer Care Projects with Children Overseas in Argentina

Many of the children we work with in Argentina have been orphaned or abandoned by parents who cannot afford to support them, or need extra support and attention due to mental or physical disabilities. As a volunteer you will provide that added extra element of individual care and attention that every child needs, but which the staff in the organizations we work with rarely get the chance to provide.

You will find there is a role for you whether you are volunteering during a gap year, a summer vacation, a career break, your annual leave or if you are no longer working and want others to benefit from your experience. All we ask is that you have energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to seeing the work through. Our local staff will provide support throughout your project.

Whatever skills and talents you have, volunteer work in Argentina will give you the opportunity to put them to good use. Teach the children to dance, draw or play soccer; you could even arrange to take the children on a day trip. The more time and effort you put in, the more rewarding your placement will be both for the children you are working with and for you yourself.

Volunteering on a Care Project with Orphans in Argentina

Volunteer with childrens If you would like to volunteer in Argentina with children, you will be working in one of many orphanages in Cordoba, Argentina’s second largest city, and the surrounding area.

We also work with a number of centrers for handicapped people and others with special needs. If you have a love of horses, then you could even combine this with a caring role on our Equine Therapy project. When you apply, please let us know where you feel you would best be able to help and our staff will work with you to find a suitable placement.

When volunteering in an orphanage in Argentina you are likely to be asked to help with a wide range of activities, depending on the age-group and needs of those you are working with. You may be required to help the staff with basic care duties at certain times of the day, but there will be other times when the work is less structured and you can help by simply playing with the children. You might lead classes or workshops where you focus on painting, pottery or music with a group of children. The older children will probably need help with their homework at the end of the day.

 

Volunteering on a Special Needs Care Placement in Argentina

Children There are also opportunities to work in a number of centers for handicapped people and others with special-needs. The ages of those you will be working with in these placements can be very varied, and you may find yourself working with young children, teens and adults. If you have any experience working in special education your skills will be highly valued, however there is no experience necessary to participate in this program.

When helping out at centers for those with mental and physical handicaps, you are likely to be asked to help with a wide range of activities. The staff will need help with basic daily activities including meal times; however you will also have some time to spend one on one with individuals at your placement, helping them with basic education or activities of your choice. There are also opportunities to get involved in physiotherapy sessions and help with necessary daily exercises. It can make a huge difference for these individuals to have your attention, support and friendship, and you will quickly find that you are an integral part of the staff team.

This project is available for less than a month if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for shorter durations for both the host community and the volunteer. Although you will gain valuable cultural insight and work intensely within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone participating for a longer period.