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Volunteer in Elderly Care in Cordoba, Argentina
Many senior citizens in Argentina find themselves in desperate situations due to limited access to work or housing, and breakdowns in family or social bonds. The Elderly Care project focuses on providing encouragement, protection and assistance to elders with limited resources, or those facing abandonment. Volunteers on this project have the opportunity to interact, learn from, and provide care to...
Many senior citizens in Argentina find themselves in desperate situations due to limited access to work or housing, and breakdowns in family or social bonds. The Elderly Care project focuses on providing encouragement, protection and assistance to elders with limited resources, or those facing abandonment. Volunteers on this project have the opportunity to interact, learn from, and provide care to elders in a local community center. Each day, the elders receive breakfast and lunch, and take part in recreation activities, including art workshops, yoga, singing, adapted gymnastics, hairdressing, podiatry and professional psychological assistance. The main role of volunteers is to keep the elders company during their scheduled activities and to develop a range of basic assignments to facilita...
Program Highlights
Most Affordable Fees - as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel, we're able to keep our fees low by working with local organizations to support meaningful community projects and local employment.
Superior Support - your experienced IVHQ Program Manager, teamed with our local teams will ensure you feel supported every step of the way - from planning to volunteering.
Responsible Projects - we're dedicated to ensuring that our projects are responsibly-run and have sustainable positive impacts that are supporting local needs.
Online Training - as soon as you register on an IVHQ program, you will gain access to our interactive volunteer training to ensure you're well prepared for your program.
Safety-First - volunteer safety is a top priority for IVHQ and we have clear standards for risk management on each program. You can feel confident that you are placed with trustworthy institutions, organizations and families that have been screened by our
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- Cordoba, Argentina
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- Senior Citizens
- American
- Asian
- Australian
- European
- Kiwi
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Elderly care in Villa Allende
by: Meera - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer in Elderly Care in Cordoba, ArgentinaElderly care was a relaxed and calm placement, we spent time with them drawing, singing songs and drinking mate tea whilst they told us about their lives and us about theirs. Although some days were slow they showed that they really appreciated our time and effort. Placement is what you make it and the more you put in the more you get out! This was my first time staying in a volunteer house and I was aprehensive but I did not need to be as I loved staying with such a mix of interesting people,...
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Hi Meera, Thanks for sharing this lovely review of your time in Argentina! It is really nice to read about how you adjusted to the slower pace at your Elderly Care placement and saw how your time and effort was appreciated. It sounds like you were jo...
Amazing time in Argentina
by: Jessie - CanadaProgram: Volunteer in Elderly Care in Cordoba, ArgentinaHad an amazing time in Argentina. Was able to interact with the elders from the elderly care program. The locals are super nice and helpful. The other volunteers are wonderful, made many new friends here.
Hi Jessie, It is great to hear that you had and amazing time in Argentina with super nice local and wonderful volunteers! Thanks for being an IVHQer! <br/>Clover – IVHQ Argentina Program Manager
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Locations
- Cordoba, Argentina
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Senior Citizens
- Types
- Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: 2020,2021,Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 1-2 Years
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Asian
- Australian
- European
Cost per week
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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