Childcare Assistant
Coordinator | Jesica
Coordinator | Jesica
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Highlights
Exchange with people from different cultures from home.
Get immersed in Argentinean culture.
Put your skills into practice in a friendly environment.
Build lasting bonds with kids and teachers
Find out more about the other side of Buenos Aires
This project is a kindergarten and soup kitchen where volunteer help with the more 50 children that attend there every day.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Volunteer's Tasks
· Help the two teachers cook and serve the food, do the dishes, the cleaning or any other tasks there are to be done
· Interact with the children through games, songs, drawings and workshops.
· Help take care of the children.
· Help to plan the activities in the kindergarten.
· Interact with the kids through games, songs, drawings or other kind of workshops.
· Teach the children numbers, the alphabet in Spanish, their first words.
· Maintain personal contact and be a role model for the kids.
Local Coordination
The teacher and founder of the kindergarten is the Voluntario Global coordinator onsite. She will guide the volunteer to feel immersed. She will assign tasks or suggests activities or workshops that volunteers can develop.
Key Information
It is important to build relationships with the kids that will make you earn their trust and respect. Children are always eager to learn and play and we try to stimulate their learning. Some of them don’t get enough attention at home and that is why they are always looking for affection and attention to their everyday little accomplishments. Having a smile for them is the most important thing.
Location and First Day at Work
“Villa 21” is located 25 minutes away of downtown city. The volunteer gets there by bus. On their first day, the volunteer will meet with the coordinator of Voluntario Global who will accompany you to the project to show you how to get there. Once you get to the neighborhood you will meet with Stella, who will introduce other helpers and children. During this day, volunteer will begin to understand the work and know the children in order to feel useful and integrate during the following days.
Typical day
In about 40-minute by bus volunteers reach the project from downtown.
The center open from Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Volunteers will be assigned a specific schedule according to the Center’s needs and volunteers preferences. 3 or 4 days a week.
Volunteers can play with the children, organize activities to entertain them such as music, movies, sports or art activities. They will help teachers with schedule classes. More than this, they will help to serve breakfast and lunch to the children.
Free-time activities
Volunteer can enjoy the city during the weekend. Buenos Aires offers a wide range of cultural activities: theaters, museums, concerts, etc.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak Spanish (basic level)
Application Form
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
Volunteer Program + Accommodation (Residence or hostel)
Volunteers staying longer than 90 days, will only pay for accommodation after week 12th.
Feel at home in Buenos Aires
Voluntario Global works with accommodation in central Buenos Aires. Meals are not included here, however, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals every day. Our coordinators in Buenos Aires always make sure the accommodations are clean, comfortable, and respectful of our volunteers. You will be sharing a room with other volunteers and travelers from all over the world. You will also have free computers and wifi access to use. Bedsheets and towels will also be provided.
What we offer
Excellent location: The Residence is located, literally, in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Easy access: three blocks away from main avenues, all very close to the Obelisco.
Everything you need: Located in areas plenty of transportation, shops, bars, and restaurants.
Comfort in all rooms, single or shared.
Full-equipped kitchen and living room, TV, Internet.
Breakfast room, computers, luggage storage, tourist information.
Free WiFi Access in all Common Areas.
Laundry service (at extra cost).
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires. We assist you to find cheap flights to Argentina.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Argentina provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Argentina you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Argentina.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The Center is located about 40-minute far from the center of Buenos Aires and accessible by bus.
It is open from Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Volunteers will be assigned a specific schedule according to the Center’s needs and volunteers preferences.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
4 - 24 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$885
8 weeks
$1,150
12 weeks
$1,945
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,117
Average fees
$176
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Voluntario Global
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Voluntario Global during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Childcare Assistant
This project is a kindergarten and soup kitchen where volunteer help with the more 50 children that attend there every day.
$176/week
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