House of Light in Buenos Aires

In the last few years, the AIDS epidemic has rapidly spread through Argentina's female population. In Argentina, there are between 140,000 and 160,000 women who are infected with the disease, with about 60% of them unaware that they carry the virus.

In 2002, a centre was opened that offered shelter to children aged between 6 and 16 years. The centre has since broadened its scope and now also assists children who come from low-income families, who are in need of affection and support.

Volunteer Role

Volunteers will be giving much needed attention to the children, helping with English and homework support. In the afternoons, volunteers will be responsible for giving classes to the children. Volunteer tasks will be varied but will generally include:

Playing with the children
Assisting the teachers with workshops
Changing nappies
Teaching computer skills
Setting up an educational workshop about your home country.

Location

The project is located on the outskirts of the city of Buenos Aires, in the Parque Patricios neighbourhood.

Accommodation and Meals

Volunteers stay in a student residence sharing with one or two other volunteers. Single rooms are available for an extra supplement. Volunteers budget and cook their own meals while at the residence.

Programme Overview

Duration and price:
2 weeks £449, 4 weeks £599, 6 weeks £749
1 weeks language and 4 weeks volunteer £799
2 weeks language and 4 weeks volunteer £999
3 weeks language and 4 weeks volunteer £1199
4 weeks language and 4 weeks volunteer £1399

Combine this project with our Argentina Spanish Language School

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Accommodation
Orientation
Airport transfer
Full support and assistance

What is not included?
Flights & Visas
Meals
Travel insurance
Additional excursions

Programme Summary:
Give attention to the children in Buenos Aires. Provide homework support and give educational classes.
Other Argentina gap year programmes

Arrival dates: Generally first Monday of every month

Argentina Travel Advice:
Visit our Argentina Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

Further Information

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