Location:

Cordoba, Argentina

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Gap Year

Work Types:

Children, Education

Duration:

1-3 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Description:

Volunteering institution

The community center in Córdoba is engaged in the care and prevention of malnutrition of children. The institution operates as a non-profit organization and supports the integral development of children and adolescents in Argentina.

Activities of the volunteering institution

• Nutrition: discussions and assessment of cases, diagnosis, monitoring of diet and nutritional counseling, distribution of food packages
• Psychological education: treatments and workshops to support the learning and development of a healthy life; Involvement of children, families and educational institutions
• Speech-orthopedagogy: treatments and prevention of speech and hearing impairments, group and individual therapy
• Social Work: Carrying out family discussions and analyses, monitoring of law enforcement and advice on infringement on rights
• Dentistry: diagnosis, control and treatment, prevention and education

Target group

Needy families with children under 13 years (treatment, counseling, etc.)

Your responsibilities in the community center:

• Work alongside the professionals and support them in various sectors
• Assistance in the activities and workshops which are organised by the professionals
• Preparation of food for the children and assistance in the daily activities

Requirements

Studies and practical experience:You can participate in a volunteering without any theoretical or practical knowledge. Of course, if you have gained already some experience or knowledge we will gladly take this qualification into consideration when organizing your project position.

Spanish skills: You can also register for our volunteering without any previous Spanish knowledge. However, an appropriate level of skills is necessary in order to be successfully integrated into the Argentine company and society. With our Spanish courses on site we prepare you for your volunteering in the shortest time possible.

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: No age limit, globetrotter young-at-heart are more than welcome!

Nationality: Our programs are available to all nationalities.

Start: you can select the starting point yourself, the institution is closed in January.

Duration: min. 12 weeks, for longer or shorter periods, we will be happy to contact the institution

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

Twice a year NICE provides 20 scholarships in internship and volunteering placement mediation.