Valeria is founder Voluntario Global. She started the organization together with Armin in 2006 and has been has been working with social organizations ever since. Valeria holds a BA in Arts. She began her social work in a slum in Villa Soldati, Buenos Aires, where she would teach art classes and help in the after-school support sessions. Today, Valeria is responsible for helping in the creation of new cooperatives that involve young people from the communities of Buenos Aires, like the Su Lavanderia (2008) and MILPA Community Center (2014).
Jesica became part of the Voluntario Global team in 2008. She is currently a Phd student in Educational Research in Mexico. Jesica previously worked for an international Spanish School where she managed groups of volunteers visiting Argentina. She is now in charge of International Outreach at Voluntario Global.
Milena joined in 2015 and is currently Voluntario Global's Director. She holds a degree in Psychology from University of Buenos Aires and is studying for her masters degree in Social Sciences. Milena supervises all areas of the organization, actively participates in the communications area and ensures the assignment of volunteers into our different projects. Volunteering is an integral part of Milena’s life, as she has volunteered for various projects and organisations since she was 15 years old. Not only that, the projects that Voluntario Global support allows Milena to bond with the surrounding communities and the neighbors, meaning that she is able to “get to know them, know their daily problems and their concerns about their communities”. Going that extra mile is how you can tell Milena is so engaged in her work.
Neil comes from England. He first joined Voluntary Global as a volunteer in 2019 and returned in 2022 as a volunteer coordinator. As a qualified social worker he has experience of adult and children’s mental health services for over 20 years, in community and hospital settings. having worked with child safeguarding, criminal justice and eating disorders, Neil has a passion for supporting individuals and communities to achieve their full potential.
Voluntario Global helps local communities by being available to discuss anything that local organizations need, and offering ideas for further change and development.
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