Program Duration: Â Six Weeks
Spring session dates: Â May 31- July 5th
Summer session dates: July 7-August 18; Â July 22-September 2.
Project Fee: $5000 CAD (tax Deductable). Cost includes:
- Flight
- Insurance
- Accommodation
- Training/orientation
- Cultural immersion
- Spanish lessons
- Airport pick-up
- On-site Canadian supervisor
 Strong likelihood of receiving a $1000 Ve’ahavta scholarship towards the Project Fee.
Program Purpose: Argentina, home to the largest Jewish community in Latin America, is struggling with the after-effects of an economic crisis. It is estimated that 25% of Argentina’s  Jewish community is living below the poverty line.
Ve’ahavta is working with Jewish social assistance agencies in Buenos Aires who are working to help the Jewish community and non-Jewish community  by providing food, clothing, medicines, rent subsidies, as well as counselling and community-building.
Program Description
Volunteers have the opportunity to experience a new country, language, and culture. Volunteers will also be placed in various agencies that serve those in need in Buenos Aires.
Placement options will include:
- Baby Help Centre (Care & Development for Children and At-Risk Pregnant Mothers) (Buenos Aires)
- Le Dor Va Dor Home: (Supportive Care Residence for Older Adults)(Buenos Aires)
- Pharmacy Distribution Centre (pharmaceutical donation management) (Buenos Aires)
- Support Program for University Students (assist with program coordination and event planning) (Buenos Aires)
- Teaching ESL to Argentine Students through Hillel
Desired Experience (not mandatory) Â
- Spanish language skills
- Cross cultural experience
- Ability to work well both independently and part of a team
- Self motivated and able to take initiative
- Interest in social issues
- Responsible, flexible and dedicated
Ve’ahavta will provide logistical support, pre-departure training, book travel and insurance, full orientation and supervision in the field, coordination of language training, cultural/social exchange activities, and arrangement of accommodation.
All applicants are required to complete a volunteer application form, which includes a CV, two letters of reference, a personal statement, and a deposit fee of $150. All applicants must attend an in-person interview. Preference will be given to those aged between 21 and 65.
For further inquiries, or to receive an application form, please contact:
Rebecca Stulberg
(416) 964-7698 ext 15
Fax: (416) 964-6582