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Sophia and Izzy's Experience Teaching English
Written by Jesica Franco on 2018-04-23. Posted in Reviews from Past Volunteers
Volunteers Sophia and Izzy tell us about their experience teaching English in Buenos Aires.
5 Things I've Learned in Argentina
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-04-20. Posted in Reviews from Past Volunteers
After one month and a half volunteering in Buenos Aires, as communication assistant, I know how much this experience is rewarding for me.
5 choses que j’ai appris en Argentine
Written by Céline Mestivier on 2018-04-20. Posted in Reviews from Past Volunteers
Après un mois et demi de volontariat en tant qu’assistance communication de l’association, je me rend compte à quel point cette expérience est enrichissante pour moi.
Ethical Photography Campaign
Written by Tess McArthur-Dowty & Céline Mestiever on 2018-04-16. Posted in Writing & Communications
On Thursday Samuel, Tess and Celine were lucky enough to meet with our volunteers from the US to discuss Voluntario Global’s new Ethical Photography Campaign.
Le 24 mars, « jour de la Mémoire pour la Vérité et la Justice »
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-04-13. Posted in Travel Argentina
Ce samedi 24 mars aura lieu la grande manifestation annuelle sur la célèbre place de mai de Buenos Aires en mémoire des nombreuses victimes disparues lors de la dictature militaire…
My First 3 Weeks Volunteering in Argentina
Written by Hannah Schiemann on 2018-04-06. Posted in Travel Argentina
In the past 3 weeks I have met so many amazing people, the ones I live with, the ones I work with... each of them has helped me to feel…
What Advice would you Give to Future Volunteers?
Written by Tess MacArthur-Dowty on 2018-04-06. Posted in Reviews from Past Volunteers
Volunteers Helena & Jule talk about their experience helping in one the kindergartens in Buenos Aires.
5 Things that will Help you Become the Best Volunteer Ever
Written by Jesica Franco on 2018-04-04. Posted in Tips
We see ourselves and our volunteers as community builders. Here's what we think we can all do in order to spread the word about the cause we believe in and…
April 2 in Argentina: Malvinas War Veterans Day
Written by Jesica Franco on 2018-04-02. Posted in Travel Argentina
On April 2, 1982, Argentine troops landed on the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) in order to recover the sovereignty that in 1833 had been snatched by the British armed forces.
March 24: A National Call for Justice, Truth and Memory
Written by Jesica Franco on 2018-03-25. Posted in Travel Argentina
On 24th March 1976, the armed forces took on power in Argentina, supported by large economic groups and a few sectors of civil society.
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Joakim
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-19. Posted in Writing & Communications
Joakim Nilsen, 29-year-old from Norway, will be part of the Community Radio Broadcasting project for 4 weeks.
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Hannah
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-18. Posted in Childcare & Children
Hannah Schiemann, 18-year-old from Germany, will be helping at the Early Childhood Development Centre for 12 weeks.
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Celine's First Week as a Volunteer!
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-14. Posted in Writing & Communications
Just arrived in Buenos Aires, I went directly to meet the team of Voluntario Global in their office. Even though I arrived late, they welcomed me with open hearts.
Première semaine de volontariat à Buenos Aires
Written by Céline Mestivier on 2018-03-13. Posted in Writing & Communications
A peine arrivée à Buenos Aires, me voilà directement partie pour rencontrer l’équipe de l’association à leurs bureaux. Malgré mon arrivée tardive ils me font un accueil chaleureux
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Katrin
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-11. Posted in Childcare & Children
Katrin Hoeller, 26 years old from Switzerland, will be helping at the Assist Teachers in Preschool project for 2 weeks.
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Veena
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-13. Posted in Childcare & Children
Veena Bahia, 30 years old from England, will be helping at the Early Childhood Development Centre project for 4 weeks.
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Jesper
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-13. Posted in Community Development
Jesper Jensen, 27 years old from Denmark, will be helping at the Community Soup Kitchen project for 2 weeks.
Volunteer's First Day at their Projects: Matt
Written by Celine Mestivier on 2018-03-13. Posted in Teaching English
Matthew Shaw, 19 years old from England, will be helping at the Teaching English as a Second Language project for 4 weeks.
A local Heroe in a World of International Heroes
Written by Steven Page on 2018-03-05. Posted in Voluntario Global Info
Armin was bright, intelligent, caring, resourceful and hardworking. He was a positive energy for change and brought this to bear in all of the subsequent projects that Voluntario Global have…
Pacheco's 2017 Generation just Graduated!
Written by Valeria Gracia on 2018-02-27. Posted in Environment
Like every month of February, final exams for students at Pacheco Community arrives.