Travel Tree City/State: Buenos Aires Country: ARGENTINA TEACH DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN ARGENTINA (TWA295) REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Travellers Worldwide Suite 2A, Caravelle House 17-19 Goring Road West Sussex UNITED KINGDOM BN12 4AP Phone: 00 44 (0) 1903 502595 www.travellersworldwide.com Program description: Buenos Aires is a 24-hour city - lively, frenetic, and an exciting place to do some great work with some very underprivileged children. Teaching takes place in children's homes, primary and secondary schools and social assistance centres, with children, teenagers or single mothers. The children often come from deprived or abusive backgrounds and have been taken into care by the Justice Department. Usually they attend school during the week but most have to return to their homes over the weekend, which is often unpleasant for them. Despite these disadvantages, the children are usually warm and friendly and they need care and affection. In several homes children suffer from behavioural problems and may be far behind in their classes. Your help is needed to provide very basic English teaching through playing or singing with the children. In some of the Homes we work in, you may need a reasonable knowledge of Spanish, but in other Homes and schools, you don’t need a knowledge of the language. One of the many homes we work with is "Hogar Los Querubines", a home for children whose parents are infected with HIV or whose parents have died from HIV. We also work with a number of private schools in Buenos Aires where the children come from middle class backgrounds. Despite this, they are not usually rich schools and some of the children are there because they have been awarded a scholarship. To teach in a school you don't need to be able to speak Spanish as you will nearly always be an assistant to the regular English teacher. We also help adult courses in a variety of institutions where you could teach adults of all ages. Often class sizes are small and you’ll usually be in sole charge of the class. As you can see, there are different types of teaching available, something to suit everyone! WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Latin America. New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development. An entry on your CV or Résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and knowing that you made a difference to them And maybe best of all ... AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!   LOCATION: The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. The natural wonders alone take some beating! From the northern deserts to the southern Andean Cordillera, from Iguazú Falls to the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography is varied and stunning. COSMOPOLITAN BUENOS AIRES: This fabulous city is renowned for its sophistication and has a surprisingly European feel about it. BA is reminiscent of Paris and its tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling, faded elegance. Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity. Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare and, with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's nightmare! Avenida Santa Fe is the most fashionable shopping area. Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights tangoing in the chic quarter of Buenos Aires to gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas. Dynamic and bustling, a city which seems never to sleep, Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. ACCOMMODATION: There are two choices for accommodation in Buenos Aires. Depending on your preferences you can either stay in the modern hostel with other volunteers, in the young and trendy neighbourhood of Palermo, or, if you would prefer a more cultural experience, you can be placed with a host family and be fluent in Spanish is no time! Travellers' placements are very flexible and you can combine this project with any other Travellers project, either in the same country or in different countries. OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY: "I'm really settling in well over here. Everyone at the hostel is friendly. I've visited all my placements now. The girls at Misericordia were so lovely and really eager to see all the postcards of London that I had brought with me. The girls at Nuñez loved looking at the pictures in my OK magazine, listening to my i-pod and chatting about what music they like in English! Buenos Aires is a great city and I can't wait to explore it moy Sre, especially as the weather is getting better everyday!" Becky Shellim WHAT TO DO NEXT: Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen! If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. It’s as easy as that.     General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: Everyone welcome aged 17 up to 70+ Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies Living arrangements on the program: Group living, Home stays (living with local families), Independent Living How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: Available all year round, Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: Your teaching will help in so many ways and you will be teaching to people who really want to learn as they know that it will result in greater opertunities in life for them.  For the luckier ones, your teaching may mean they will get into a better university or improve their career prospects. The impact you will have on the lives of those you teach may well suprise you! ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT: Add to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American dance, or learn a new skill TANGO COURSES: That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun! SALSA COURSES: Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons to suit your level, even totally beginners. SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES: You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment during your stay. This project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Buenos Aires, or you could even do a this Project and then follow it with another project in Mendoza. That way you’ll get a good knowledge of two very different regions of the country. Cost or price of this program: Varies depending on length of your program. Starts at £795 for two weeks. If you'd like to extend your project once you're there, you can do so. This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply. The cost will be £95 per additional week. Qualifications required: No qualifications or previous experience necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Some Spanish useful but not necessary. Salary/pay/benefits description: This is a voluntary program and there is a fee involved, which includes all assistance in structuring your placement, your accommodation, support and backup 24/7 from local Travellers staff and meeting you at the nearest airport. Application process Involves: Online application form. CV or Résumé. References. 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