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Sustainable Development Assistant

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4 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen

Over het programma

We work toward local development and try to reach sustainability in its three dimensions: environmental, social and economic.

Pacheco Community aims to be an open place to exchange ideas, to learn, inspire, and to build the community leadership we need for tomorrow’s world.

The mission: Empower young people from the surrounding area with the skills to be able to have a job, gain confidence and grow surrounded by ...

Over het programma

Pacheco Community aims to be an open place to exchange ideas, to learn, inspire, and to build the community leadership we need for tomorrow’s world.

The mission: Empower young people from the surrounding area with the skills to be able to have a job, gain confidence and grow surrounded by a communitarian way of living. We believe that by creating more community experiences, we empower people, youth especially, so they can build their own future and have a better life. 

Highlights:

Empower yourself and others working inside a community-based NGO in Buenos Aires.

Learn and practice about agroecology. Enjoy working on gardening, landscaping, community development, international development & NGO management.

 Role of the Volunteer and daily activities

The volunteers that come from different parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to work alongside the community members create a mutual spirit of solidarity.

·         Learn by helping in practical classes with youth to maintain the garden and grounds.

·         Help watering during 20 minutes in the mornings outside the greenhouse if the weather is too dry.  

·         Help teachers to prepare didactic material for theoretical classes (like diagrams, pictures, boards)

·         Help social coordinators to manage the organization of community space with the armed schedule, lists of participants’ management and administration tasks of space.

·         Help preparing and attending breakfast or afternoon snack (according daily schedule) for youth.

·         Help preparing special monthly workshops: Open day to the community when families and friends share and afternoon with talks, games and relaxing time.

 What can you learn as a volunteer?

Volunteers will be able to learn about many topics and maximize what they learn before by helping us to maintain the garden and grounds. Volunteers with previous specific knowledge can prepare workshops or develop specific tasks. Volunteers will enhance their knowledge in practice, helping in the tasks of daily maintenance of the garden, in the organization of community space with the armed schedule, lists of participants’ management and administration tasks of space.

Why is this program important for the community?

The members of the community we work with are families that work hard every day to better their financial situation. 

Many of the young people from the surrounding neighborhoods have not been able to finish their basic studies and therefore can only dream of going to university. The Pacheco Community Center gives them the opportunity to learn a practical trade, work in a team and be prepare for labor market integration.

We focus on training. We help young people build new capacities. Not only can they learn about gardening, landscaping and begin an immersion in agroecology philosophy, but also the Pacheco Community Center has a greenhouse for the students to plant fruits and vegetables, which they will be able to sell and generate their own income.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

Typical day begins  with a shared breakfast and work in different volunteer tasks.

Lunch is shared with coordinators and in the afternoon young people arrives to participe in workshops. 

Most gardening activities take place during the morning, and classes are held in the afternoon. Volunteers will ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Typical day begins  with a shared breakfast and work in different volunteer tasks.

Lunch is shared with coordinators and in the afternoon young people arrives to participe in workshops. 

Most gardening activities take place during the morning, and classes are held in the afternoon. Volunteers will participate in the different activities according to their interests and abilities.

Sandays and Mondays are free days for volunteers. 


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Volunteer can enjoy the city during the weekend. Buenos Aires offers a wide range of cultural activities: theaters, museums, concerts, etc.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Volunteer can enjoy the city during the weekend. Buenos Aires offers a wide range of cultural activities: theaters, museums, concerts, etc.


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (basis niveau)

Vereiste documenten

Application Form

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Voluntario Global

Fee includes: Placement + Accomodation. 



Accomodatie

Volunteers working at this project will stay in our Volunteer House or with a Homestay family, according to availability. The Volunteer House provides accommodation for a maximum of 8 volunteers in spacious, and bright rooms overlooking the garden where you can enjoy the sounds and scents of nature. These are shared rooms with private bathrooms and showers for each room and exclusively for the use of volunteers. 

There is a completely equipped kitchen, which is a shared space for the volunteers and community members to enjoy.

The House also offers free WIFI, a TV, and a living room where volunteers can unwind and rest during their off-time.

Location:

General Pacheco is a neighborhood located northeast of Buenos Aires's Metropolitan area. It is about 90 minutes from the City of Buenos Aires, and 70 minutes from Ezeiza International Airport. Pacheco is a neighborhood located in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Away from city noise and commercial areas, but connected to the city by bus, so it only takes 1 and a half hour to be in downtown.

see the location in google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/c1UtYfLcqjTbTJjW8


Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Ministro Pistarini Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Eten & Drank

Eten, tussendoortjes en drankjes zijn bijkomende kosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Argentinië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Argentinië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Argentinië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Argentinië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

 The Center is open all year round, however, during winter time (July-August) there are less activities based outdoors. Volunteers will work 5 days per week and have 2 days off.
Beschikbaarheid
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Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 1.201€
6 weken 1.486€
8 weken 1.773€
10 weken 2.058€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 4.688€
Gemiddelde kosten 345€/week

Programmakosten

345€ per week 4 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

4 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Voluntario Global gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


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Voluntario Global

Uitstekend 4.8 rating (14 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2006

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Matig Responsgraad

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Milena

Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

Over de organisatie

We aim to connect and empower local organizations in order to take a unified approach to community development.

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Who we are

We at Voluntario Global NGO define ourselves as community builders. A community builder is someone who, instead of offering provisional help, gets to know a community and its people, its weaknesses and strengths. In this way, we build a strong relationship with each community. A relationship that lasts a lifetime.

A community builder supports a community and the individuals who are part of it, discovering what is strong about them and helping to work towards improvement, development and growth. We define ourselves as community builders because we work putting emphasis on the fact that no person is more nor less important than another and that we are all equals working together. Volunteers, coordinators and organizations connect and unite to achieve a common goal in local development.

What we do

Voluntario Global helps organizations from local communities and neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires to improve the work that they are already doing and work towards strengthening local development together. This help may be in the form of different tools, such as volunteers or donations, or helping them to obtain new funding, grants and training.  Sustainable development, ecologically, economically and socially, is what drives our values system and the way in which we work. Whilst our new project in Pacheco is emblematic of our contribution to sustainable development and the environment, in order to enforce sustainable development on a social and economic level it is necessary to begin at the heart of the communities who need it most; it is through their inclusive economic growth and the empowering of future generations that our vision will be realized. Indeed, it is our duty to fight for what we believe is the right way to live. If we want to change the status quo, the youth need to feel capable and worthy of pursuing further education and having the same access to job opportunities as those from more privileged neighbourhoods. It is only once this fundamental of equality of opportunity is realized that humankind will be at peace and nature understood.

Where we work

As a large network of volunteers, institutions and organisations, Voluntario Global aims to generate awareness, knowledge and tolerance through cultural exchange and reflective analysis, enhancing our understanding of the tools required for the social transformation that we seek: ultimately, an economic, social and cultural system that is not based on self-interest or predation but rather on ties of cooperation, friendship and acceptance.

We work in many neighbourhoods from Buenos Aires city and surrounded area.

Our organizations form what we call The Voluntario Global Network of Organizations and its work is sustained through the donations we receive from volunteers. At Voluntario Global, we consider volunteering to be a two way process in which the exchange between the local area and the volunteer is cultural too. It is also important that we recruit open-minded volunteers with professional skills, abilities and experiences and place them in whichever project suits these talents most. Consequentially, their impact on the community in which they are working can be maximised. For example, those studying education in their home countries are likely to be teaching English whilst our recent Psychology volunteer position is tailored for those with an interest in that field.

Suggestions about:

Money:

  • ATM availability is generally good, but you should not rely solely on using international debit cards to access funds.  Be aware that there may be a limit on the number of withdrawals you can make per day, and the amount you can withdraw on each occasion.
  • You should ensure you carry alternative forms of payment, including a credit card (accepted in most major shops and restaurants).
  • At the moment, the value of the US dollar is in a constant state of flux.  Make sure to check the rate of exchange before obtaining pesos.

Safety:

  • The most frequent incidents of crime involve pick-pocketing and bag snatching in the streets, taxis and restaurants.  Distraction theft commonly occurs in crowded public areas such as cafes, trains and bus stations.
  • Keep a close eye on your personal belongings at all times-- especially when carrying around important documents like a passport.

Transportation:

  • Buenos Aires has excellent public transportation including intercity trains, subways, and buses.  Purchase a SUBE card from any kiosco, and add funds to your card at any of the designated SUBE kiosks, which are easily identified by a sign containing the SUBE logo.
  • SUBE rates vary, depending on the form of transportation you choose.  Subway rides are currently at a fixed rate of $7 pesos, while bus fares may range anywhere from $7.00 - $11.00 pesos.
  • The subway does not run all night, like in other cities.  
  • For a higher cost, taxicabs are easily obtained throughout Buenos Aires.  If you are unfamiliar with the city and have trouble communicating in Spanish, we recommend using ‘radio taxis.’  

Our history

The founder, Valeria Gracia, spent almost eight years of volunteering in a shantytown and there, she thought about a way of creating a project that would allow to have a deeper impact in the community. She thought about starting an organization that promoted continued education and training in order to create greater equality, and could, ultimately, empower people to organize themselves, be more involved and creative in their community, to start participating in social activities looking for solutions, defending their rights.

The NGO was founded in 2006 with many members of the community with a first objective when they saw a window of opportunity for a mediating institution that would allow for a mutual exchange between the local communities of Buenos Aires and foreigners eager for a deeper insight into them. Initially we assisted in just one school support project, yet gradually other organizations contacted us and were added to our Network. Today we have added new objectives and founded our space, Pacheco Community Center.

Fundings are always used toward making improvement for the communities we work with. Towards the end of 2014, we took the decision to create and construct a new community space for ourselves and the organizations with which we work.

Who are we looking for?

We consider volunteering to be a two way process in which the exchange between the local area and the volunteer is cultural too. It is also important that we recruit open-minded volunteers with professional skills, abilities and experiences and place them in whichever project suits these talents most. Consequentially, their impact on the community in which they are working can be maximized. For example, those studying education in their home countries are likely to be teaching English whilst our recent Psychology volunteer position is tailored for those with an interest in that field. Below we have summarized the kind of volunteer positions that we offer, all of which work towards our vision of greater social mobility.

14 beoordelingen · rating4.8

Bethany Costello rating5

2024 at Sustainable Development Assistant

I had a incredible experience volunteering with Comunidad Milpa. I originally booked to stay with them for 4 weeks, which became 6, which became 10, and I still wish I could've stayed longer. During my time there I helped out with a variety of tasks - I worked in the garden, planting seedlings and ...
Lars-Manuel Schneider rating4.6

2019 at Sustainable Development Assistant

During my time at Voluntario Global, I was responsible for different construction projects in a garden environment. Furthermore, helping to organize, preparing and participating in workshops was part of my work as well. Meeting people from totally different backgrounds was enriching and humbling. ...
Anna Struth rating5

2015 at Sustainable Development Assistant

Wonderful Community Garden Learning Project at the Outskirts of Buenos Aires I was the first Volunteer at the Pacheco Community Center and getting to know the wonderful people there really had a large impact on my life. I learned a lot about empowerment, social justice and community organisation. ..
Michèle Maitrejean rating4.2

2024 at Community Soup Kitchen

5 months helping in the kitchen with marvelous, strong, courageous women. Such a good experience, learning different culture, « comedors » which are really popular and necessary for the families to get food. Staying so long help me to build a strong relationship based on confidence which is ...
Gretchen Hayslip rating5

2020 at Community Soup Kitchen

I volunteered in Buenos Aires in the Community Soup Kitchen with Voluntario Global. I would highly recommend this organization. The communication was very clear and the people at Voluntario Global were very helpful. A staff person accompanied you on your first day and then they checked in with you ...
Laura Hammelsvang rating5

2020 at Childcare Assistant

My month in Argentina and in the kindergarten has forever changed me. I came as one person and left as a new person, full of experiences and memories for life. I learned so much working with these amazing kids and the wonderful volunteers. Voluntario global did an amazing job as coordinators and ...

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