Argentina Spanish and Community

Sample Itinerary
  • Who? Groups of 3 -10 students aged 18+
  • When? Projects have flexible dates and run all year round
  • Where? Unquillo, Argentina.
Volunteer having spanish lessons in Argentina
Volunteer having spanish lessons in Argentina

Your group will provide that added extra element of individual care and attention for the children in the centre where you’ll work, many of whom will have been orphaned or abandoned by parents who cannot afford to support them. You will become involved in a wide range of activities; including helping staff with basic care duties, helping with homework and running classes or workshops where you focus on painting, pottery or music with a group of children. There are also opportunities to help look after the home's garden or pets and maybe even arrange a day trip for the children.

Your group will be taking Spanish lessons alongside the Care element of your project and you will have plenty of opportunity to put your new vocabulary into practice; both with the children at your placement and with your host family. Classes will be interactive and intensive and will be tailored to your level to ensure you to benefit fully from the lessons.

Argentina is the second largest country in South America and a place of extremes. You'll be amazed by the breathtaking scenery and great diversity in its landscapes. You'll be living with a local host family in Unquillo which will give you a good insight into Argentinean life and culture. Located 25 km from Cordoba - Argentina's second-largest city - Unquillo is a vibrant town nestling in an attractive region. Unquillo has many beautiful buildings from the early 20th century and was a major tourist destination in the region. As a volunteer in Unquillo you'll feel comfortable and very welcome.

 

Sample Itinerary

Placement: Children’s Home of HopeProject: Care and Painting project
Region: Cape CoastSupervisor’s: Bernard Arthur/Charles Ocran

  • First week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    101/08/2010SundayDepending on Time of ArrivalArrival in Cordoba and introduction to Host Families
    202/08/2010Monday9:00 – 12:00Comprehensive Induction
    12:00 – 13:00Spanish Language Lesson
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Overview of Project Work
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00 – 20:00Quiz Night
    303/08/10Tuesday8:30 - 12:30Briefing by local teachers at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    12:30 – 13:30Lunch
    13:30 – 17:00Start Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    404/08/10Wednesday8:30 – 10:30Spanish Language Lesson
    10:30 – 13:00Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Organise sporting activities for children at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at the Host Family
    18:00 – 21:00Trip to Local Cinema
    505/08/10Thursday8:30 – 13:00Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 16:00Visit / Care work at Quisquizacate Girls Home
    16:00 – 17:00Rest and Relax
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at the Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    606/08/10Friday8:30 – 12:00Visit Cordoba Hills
    12:00 – 13:00Lunch
    13:00 - 17:00Adventure activities including zip wiring
    17:00 - 19:00Traditional Argentinean Asado (Barbecue)
    19:00Rest & Relax
    707/08/10Saturday6:00 - 10:00Hiking in the Cordoba Hills
    10:00 – 12:30Visit Villa General Belgrano
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 16:00Return to Cordoba
    16:00 – 18:00Rest & Relax
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest & Relax

  • Second week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    808/08/10Sunday9:00 – 13:00Painting and Decorating at Quisquizacate Girls Home
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Care work at Quisquizacate Girls Home
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    909/08/10Monday8:30 - 12:00Continue to work on decorating orphanage
    12:00 - 13:00Lunch
    13:00 - 17:00Visit Alta Gracia and home of Che Guevara
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1010/08/10Tuesday8:30 – 10:30Spanish Language Lesson
    10:30 – 13:00Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00 – 21.00Visit local Footbal Match
    1111/08/10Wednesday8:30 - 13:00Teaching at Ricardo Nassif Primary School
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Care work at Quisquizacate Girls Home
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1212/08/10Thursday8:30 - 13:00Painting and Decorating work at Orphanage
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Care work at Quisquizacate Girls Home
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner at Host Family
    18:00 – 21:00Tango Lessons
    1313/08/10Friday8:30 - 13:30Finish Painting and Decorating work at Orphanage
    13:30 - 16:30Afternoon farewell Asado with orphanage children
    16:30 – 18:00Packing for Departure
    18:00 - 19:00Dinner at Host Family
    19:00Rest and Relax
    1414/08/10Saturday Departure
    1515/08/10Sunday Departure