Education and Youth Outreach

Buenos Aires

Community Center in Lomas de Zamora: This organization was created by a group of mothers in response to the Argentine economic crisis in 2001-2002. The organization works to provide a safe and loving environment for young children (ages 1-13). The dedicated staff and volunteers provide educational support, recreation, nourishment, and cultural activities to more than 140 kids on a daily basis. These activities include: English, art, dance and music, among other things.

Community Center in General Rodríguez: The mission of the organization is to provide nourishment, to teach, and to strengthen and support families who live in low-income neighborhoods. The organization works to provide the basic needs for children, families, and adults, while also to give them the necessary educational support and training needed to live dignified, sustainable lives.

Salta (Northwest Argentina)

Soup Kitchen in Salta City: This organization is located in the city of Salta and belongs to a network of soup kitchens.This soup kitchen not only provides nourishment to the surrounding neighborhood, but also is a community center that organizes school support or tutoring, basic computer classes, and recreational activities. This soup kitchen provides one meal daily to more than 270 people, most of them children, but also some elderly and handicapped persons.

General Volunteer Tasks

Volunteers support these organizations in all aspects of their missions. Volunteers often coordinate and organize any number of activities with the help of other volunteers and staff. Activities include: teach English, recreation, tutoring, and organizing thematic workshops or projects that best answer the daily needs of the surrounding community. Volunteers are also needed to assist with administrative activities like updating website, basic project coordination, translations, and fundraising (based on volunteers professional background and language ability).