About the Project

Engranajes is a Civil Association dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages, children, adolescents, youth, and adults, to shape their life projects through the transformative power of art. By fostering artistic expression in disciplines such as music, visual arts, theatre, dance, and photography, Engranajes aims to cultivate core values including solidarity, civic participation, and social responsibility within the community. A key aspect of their mission is to promote inclusion through the arts, while also actively engaging adolescents and young people by creating dialogue and participation spaces where they can discuss and understand their rights. Their primary activities include organizing artistic performances, plays, and events for families and the wider community, conducting art workshops, providing academic support in schools, and offering free meals to children in vulnerable situations.

Location

Boulogne, Buenos Aires province

Accommodation

Subir al Sur House.

Child Protection

Please note that you will be required to sign ICYE’s policy Care to Engage on Safeguarding Children.

Volunteer Tasks

• Assisting with routine tasks: Volunteers help with the daily operations of the organization, This includes supporting staff and other volunteers in managing schedules, organizing activities, and maintaining an orderly environment.
• Supervision of children and youth: Volunteers assist in overseeing the children and young people during their time at the organization, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in activities.
• Providing guidance and support: They offer emotional and social support to participants, creating a positive atmosphere for learning and personal development.
• Meal preparation: Volunteers participate in preparing meals for the community, working together with staff.
• Food distribution: They help serve meals to the community.
• Maintaining cleanliness: Volunteers are responsible for cleaning the kitchen and dining areas after meals, making sure everything is organized and sanitized. Providing workshop materials: Volunteers assist in gathering, preparing, and organizing the materials needed for workshops and activities, such as arts and crafts supplies, educational tools.
• Setting up workshop spaces: They help set up the workshop areas, ensuring that everything is in place for the participants.
• Distributing and managing supplies: During workshops, volunteers may assist in distributing materials to participants and ensuring that supplies are used efficiently and responsibly.
• Library support and management: Volunteers assist in organizing and maintaining the library, ensuring that books and resources are well arranged and accessible to children and youth. They assist in cataloging new books, keeping track of library inventory, and helping children find materials for educational and recreational purposes.
• Reading programs: They help coordinate reading activities, encourage children to engage with books, English language teaching: Volunteers design and lead a fun, interactive English workshop for children and youth, focusing on making language learning enjoyable through games, songs, and activities.
• Promoting cultural exchange: Volunteers may also introduce elements of cultural exchange, helping children understand the broader context of the English language, including aspects of different cultures.
• Building relationships: By spending time with the youth, volunteers help build meaningful relationships and create a sense of belonging and community within the organization.
• Assisting with personal development: Volunteers encourage young participants to set goals, improve their skills, and engage in self-reflection. They create a supportive space where personal growth and confidence-building are fostered.

Volunteer Requirements

• It is necessary to be open to community social work and capacity for the development of learning spaces and activities.
• Basic Spanish level
• Initiative to propose activities
• Flexibility to adapt to new ways of working
• Interest in youth and children development
• Creativity and enthusiasm
• Artistic interest