Aims of the Project

Pilares is a foundation that works together with children and families who live
in shantytowns in the City of Buenos Aires, providing opportunities to promote
their integral development. They accompany 500 families in Villa 21-24 (Barracas
popular neighborhood) and Villa 1-11-14 (Bajo Flores popular neighborhood), Nueva
Pompeya neighborhood and surroundings through several programs. Pilarcitos is the
community kindergarten where volunteer work contributes more.

Main Activities

Recreation and games, preparing snacks/breakfast,administrative tasks Within the
“Haciendo Lupa” Program, with ages between 3 and 5 years Literacy workshops and
games, stories, writing, art. School support

Volunteer tasks

• Personalized care for children: Volunteers provide basic care to children, ensuring they are comfortable, safe, and attended to during their stay. This includes assisting
  with personal hygiene, diaper changes, and ensuring each child receives the attention they need according to their age and specific needs.
• Early stimulation: Volunteers actively engage in activities that stimulate the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the children, such as games, songs,
  readings, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Assisting with planning and implementing educational activities: Volunteers help teachers prepare and organize educational and recreational activities for the children, ensuring the learning environment is appropriate and enriching.
• Organizing games and recreational activities: Volunteers design and facilitate recreational games that promote fun and learning, such as outdoor activities, games
  with educational materials, and water play.
• Maintaining clean and organized spaces: Volunteers help maintain order in various areas of the maternity, such as rooms, activity areas, bathrooms, and the kitchen, to
  ensure a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Assisting with daily routines: Volunteers help children follow their daily routines, ensuring activities like rest, meals, hygiene, and educational tasks
• Supervision during meals: Volunteers assist children during mealtime, ensuring they are eating properly, monitoring how much food they consume, and helping children who need assistance eating.
• Maintaining order in common areas: Volunteers help organize common areas, such as hallways, playrooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, to ensure the environment is
  clean, tidy, and safe for everyone

Volunteer requirements / Skills

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

Location

Pompeya, Buenos Aires Capital

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Staying at Subir al Sur volunteer’s house

More Information

Project can host 2 volunteers.

Both Steps ans MLTV (Minimum 4 weeks)