Teaching English in a community center
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Progran description |
Unlike giving classes in an English institute or bilingual school, a community center presents a distinct challenge. The adults and children who help at the community center often do so in order to eat at the food bank or because there is no space to study or even read or do homework in their own homes.
Many adults enjoy learning something that takes them away from their everyday problems and helps them feel that they are still able to learn new skills.
For this reason, the classes are not necessarily separated into ability levels. It depends on what time students can come to the center and whether they have work they need help with or if they just come to learn, the students are separated into groups and divided between the volunteers. Classes are overseen by a coordinator who organizes and knows all the students.
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Volunteers tasks |
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Minimum stay |
8 weeks |
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Spanish level requested |
Intermediate (B1-B2) |
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Rory - UK
I think it is important that the volunteers understand that when working in a project that involves teaching English, the progress of the student is not always the priority, often just the fact that the volunteer turns up and is available to talk to and help out is sufficient.
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Local coordination
Johan y Estela know everyone in the center and every student. She will be the link between the volunteer and their class and will help the volunteers to feel involved and useful in their work, as well as the organization as a whole.Key information
Often volunteers begin by helping 1 or 2 students and continue with the same ones throughout their stay. This means that the volunteer can develop real enthusiasm for teaching and above all get to know their students. Personal interest and empathy are essential to inspire students and to set an example. Many volunteers prefer to work with groups of children, the more organized often enjoy creating special workshops and games to teach the language. Creativity is essential for working in this area!Location and first day
The center is located in La Boca, and area of Buenos Aires, the center provides many different educational projects and workshops as well as cooperatives of small businesses, and a food bank which makes meals for over 150 people every day. The first day you will be given a tour of the community center. Volunteers will get to know the different areas and meet the 80 plus people working there. This is a unique and interesting place where you can see the hard work that is put into some of the social projects in Argentina.
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Programs
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Volunteer placement + Accommodation + Airport pick up
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4 weeks u$ 640
8 weeks u$ 1040
12 weeks u$ 1440
Professional* u$ 1250
*(accommodation 2 month)
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Includes:
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- Volunteer placement in Buenos Aires
- Accomodation. Volunteer House
- Airport pick up
- Permanent training and coordination
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