Over the past 20 years, Voluntario Global has sustained and deepened a way of working that places community-based organizations, exchange among people from diverse contexts and cultures, and the building of networked relationships at its center.
We are a network of organizations created to foster collective action based on the principles of social and cognitive justice. Through thought-provoking spaces for reflection, we challenge the conventional narrative of "giving back" and replace it with a more dynamic approach: that of "give and take", where both sides contribute. This premise forces us to deepen our questions, confront our assumptions, and recognize the complexities that arise when attempting to help others.
Our mission is to empower and connect local organizations to promote improvement for the whole community and take a unified approach to community development. We also aim to create a network between volunteers and local organizations in order to foster an exchange of culture and ideas which can help both to grow in different ways.
The organizations and communities where we work are the main pillars of Voluntario Global. Together with local organizations, we determine our objectives and the type of volunteer we need. Put simply, Voluntario Global could not exist without the organizations, as we work together for their development and growth.
All coordinators play a vital part in the running of Voluntario Global. Our core of coordinators is small and each has a specific role in order to keep the organization moving forward.
As we want to know our volunteers a little before arriving in the city, we ask them to fill in our Application Form. This only takes 2 minutes and dates can also be approximate, as we may suggest a change. If you have questions, you can always write an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before completing the form.
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We offer a non-conventional course that focuses on the practical application of Spanish for real communication and cultural immersion, particularly when engaging with social projects in Argentina. Our lessons not only cover syntax and grammar but also address the importance of context in language learning. In this course, we will introduce you to the dialect of Spanish language used in Argentina, known as Castellano Rioplatense. You will learn about the current history, politics and social context of Argentina so you can better understand the social problems that affect the projects where volunteers work.
This question has been the driving force behind the establishment of our organization. From the very beginning, our goal has been grassroots transformation through collective effort and network building. Since 2006, Voluntario Global has been dedicated to establishing and sustaining a network of social organizations. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring educational opportunities, access to food, and care for children. They are on the front lines, fighting every day for the rights that have been violated.
Under the current social and economic crisis in Argentina, we are experiencing the repercussions of budget reductions in essential areas like health, food, and education. Our health centers are not receiving the necessary medicines, educational spaces are at risk of losing their limited funding, and producers are struggling to ensure the continued distribution of food.
In this challenging context, we urgently need an emergency fund to withstand still more aggressive budget reductions to come in health, education, and labor, which have an immediate impact on working-class neighborhoods. To continue building our community, we must address basic needs. Without food, we cannot fight. Without education, we cannot fight. Without health, we cannot fight.
Once again, we reach out to the commitment and contributions of volunteers around the world who, like us, seek to transform the world we live in.
If you have any questions, send an email to Milena: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Voluntario Global helps local communities by being available to discuss anything that local organizations need, and offering ideas for further change and development.
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Location: General Pacheco. Buenos Aires. Argentina
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