Working with Adults

Teaching English in a Community Center

computacin_1Unlike giving classes in an English institute or bilingual school, a community center presents district challenge. Many adults enjoy learrning something that takes them away from their everyday problems and helps them feel that they are still able to learn new skills.

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Computer Workshop at the Community Center

casa de voluntarios_1Our goal is to provide tools so the adults can get better jobs and so that they set a good example of the importance of education for their children.  

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 Help in a Community Soup Kitchen

cocina_1The community center is located in the neighbourhood of la Boca. The center provides educational activities and workshops, but it also has small cooperatives, micro enterprises, and the kitchen that receives more than 150 people every day to eat.

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Help in an organic garden in a psychiatric hospital

huerta_hornoThe psychiatric hospital is home to more than 1300 patients. The organic garden was created by Argentinean volunteers to give patients and neighbourhood community a crafted space to see the growth of crops, to learn and to share in the open-air.  

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Development of local economies in BOLIVIA

bolivia_grupoVallegrande, is a small town surrounded by mountains. It is located 110 kilometers from the city of Santa Cruz, one of Bolivia's main cities. Volunteers working for the sustainable development of the region.

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Volunteer placement + Accommodation + Airport pick up
4 weeks u$ 640
8 weeks u$ 1040
12 weeks u$ 1440
Professional* u$ 1250
*(accommodation 2 month)
Includes:
- Volunteer placement in Buenos Aires
- Accomodation. Volunteer House
- Airport pick up
- Permanent training and coordination

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rossRoss, UK. The volunteer program was good, it helped me appreciate how difficult it is to work promoting a small charity. Read more...
saraSara, USA. I learned a lot by being in a health environment. I gained knowledge with health professionals. La Salita will help me with my future goals. Read more...
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andrea dewarAndrea, Canada. I've had an excellent time in La Quiaca. I loved the work and the people here. Volunteering in La Quiaca is a great way to immerse yourself into the culture and language of Argentina. Read more...
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Madeleine, Noruega. I was amazed about how I got to be a part of the Los Pibes Community, to see how the people at the comedor work together and support each other. Read more...

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Happy birthday Bertha!
Happy birthday Bertha!
New volunteers!
New volunteers!
Volunteers at the Mataderos Fair
Volunteers at the Mataderos Fair
Bye Michael!
Bye Michael!
New Volunteers, Lauren, Kara, Emily, Audriana, Jenna
New Volunteers, Lauren, Kara, Emily, Audriana, Jenna
Luise, a volunteer from Germany
Luise, a volunteer from Germany
Krishnan
Krishnan
Volunteers from Canada
Volunteers from Canada