Voluntariado e Espanhol

Volunteer on an eco-farm with an association of small independent producers.

Our Ecological Project is a collective of like-minded producers, 5 local families who 4 years ago decided that sustainable farming needed a major overhaul. With a mutual respect for their environment they share a desire to encourage organic biodiversity from the highest to smallest levels of independent farming.

The main pillars of their Eco-Farming vision are:

Economic viability, Social Justice, Nutritional safety, Conservation of natural resources and last but by no means least, the Elimination of Rural Poverty.

This blend of social, cultural, natural and economic life has created a unique and admirable way of life across some districts in Mendoza.

For volunteers interested in environmental conservation, sustainable development and alternative energy sources, this is an unrivalled opportunity to get involved at the most intimate levels. These farms are open to host volunteers and they ask for a minimum of conversational Spanish to ease communication.

Useful information/requirements from the point of view of the Farm owners:

An openness of mind to physical, routine and patient work.
The farms follow a lunar calendar and flexibility in hours is necessary.
Travel is inevitable. Buenos Aires is 600 miles from Mendoza.
A minimum of 4 weeks work-stay on the farms.

Every experience will be different – communication and preparation with the farms beforehand are key to a positive outcome.

Volunteer in health: fight for the right to public health in more than 70 countries.

The 3 founding principles of this NGO are:

1- Direct Action: Either through emergency interventions or medical aid to those living in situations of social inequality.

2- Testimony: Providing witness to and denouncing the violations of social, economic and cultural rights. The main emphasis is on the right to health of the population and resolving the effects of socio-environmental conditions on the collective health of society and individual.

3- Social Participation: Desire to strengthen the organisation and participation of the community in health programs and projects.

Any medically inclined volunteers are asked to provide the following essential information or will not be considered for the 3 places available per semester: Up to date CV with 4×4 photo and photocopy of Passport or ID card.

– 2 letters of recommendation (minimum) from University officials or lecturers from most recent place of study

– Cover letter of intent and personal value to the organisation.

– 6 months placement, 20 hrs. a week minimum

A full form is available on request with the finer details. Please bear in mind you will be working on the front line of medical aid in the only South American seat of the organisation. A real passion and dedication are a must for those applying.

The benefits education volunteers provide are extraordinary. More than anything, providing children and adults in remote and urban communities with a basic education is invaluable to the development of the community. As an educational volunteer or English teacher you will work with young children, teenagers or adults. Volunteer opportunities vary from teaching English, to assisting teachers with classroom activities, helping with homework at community centers, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities may include:

– Working as an English teacher assistant in private language schools.

-Working with NGOs that provide other service to community including English teaching for kids or adults.

Teachers would be most appreciated for this project or people who work in education. Intermediate level of Spanish is required.

Minimum Project duration: 3 months

Volunteer as an assistant Sports Coach.

Options include football, hockey and rugby. For more on Sports and youth inclusion:
The team at NGO believes that Sport can be a vital stage in a childs development. If you lead an active lifestyle or enjoy playing sports regularly, this could be the ideal volunteer program for you. Offer your time in the service of children in one of the most rewarding and unifying ways.

The main role is to provide assistance to the permanent coaches, helping with the daily tasks involved in training, games and competitions and, most importantly, making sure that the children are enjoying themselves!

The children are generally aged from 4-16 years of age, and most come from difficult backgrounds, surrounded by crime and drugs in deprived areas of the city. Making sure the children are surrounded by positivity in a fun and organised environment will provide maximum enjoyment for both volunteers and the children.

There is no required professional coaching experience. The Coaches simply ask for enthusiasm for the sport be it Football, Hockey or Rugby and an understanding and appreciation of the game. You will be provided with appropriate coach training, and work with local and school clubs throughout the city.

If children or sports or both are your cup of tea, then this experience with the passionate NGO team will be thoroughly rewarding.