English-Teaching Project

English is becoming more and more the language of global commerce. As this trend further emerges – affecting all countries in every corner of the world – proper English education provided by native English-speakers (or individuals with a high level of English fluency) are becoming more and more of a priceless necessity. Argentina is obviously a great example of this as the number of tourists visiting this diversified country increases every year. Unfortunately, many of the impoverished citizens of Argentina cannot often afford adequate English education for their children (or themselves) – making the role of volunteers willing to bestow their skills upon the Argentinean masses crucial.

IFRE collaborates with rural schools surrounding C ó rdoba – reaching out to citizens not residing within the confines of the city. Volunteers usually teach English to a small public school educating kindergartners and elementary school students. The school which volunteers conduct English lessons in offers classes to a number of rurally-residing Argentineans over a large area (sometimes teaching more than 130 children).

Skills/Qualifications

Beginner to intermediate knowledge of Spanish is preferred. No specific qualifications are required to join the English-teaching project in Argentina . However, interested individuals should have a passion and eagerness to help less fortunate children. IFRE offers free Spanish lessons to volunteers in Córdoba. Volunteers are expected to be flexible, adaptive, patient and proactive.

Volunteers' Responsibilities

Volunteers will assist school-based educators in teaching English to children residing in the outlying, rural areas of C ó rdoba. In addition to teaching English, volunteers will also assist in teaching other subjects as well as helping children with their homework, helping with recreational activities, arts-related exercises, encouraging various level of the children's self-expression, supporting the kitchen staff (serving meals, cleaning, etc) as well as routine maintenance. Assistance may also be needed with various administrative duties of the school as well as providing help with educating the younger learners pertaining to issues of personal hygiene and sanitation.

Room/Food

IFRE manages living accommodations within a regional guesthouse located in a charming neighborhood within the city of C ó rdoba . The city of C ó rdoba boasts a number of exciting opportunities for volunteers wanting to see a city with a bright future which still maintains reverberations of its colonial and culture-rich past. C ó rdoba's plentiful cultural has produced a number of influential writers, its own musical styles (known as ‘the cuarteto' in addition to tastes of classical, jazz, rock, pop and electronic), abundant monuments, lively festivals, enthralling theaters and a pulsing nightlife. Volunteers reside in accommodations which are located just minutes from the downtown area. This unique living situation is often quite conducive to fellow volunteers becoming acquainted with each other. Furthermore, Spanish AND Tango lessons are provided for participants in these living accommodations which also conveniently double as our local operator's headquarters – ensuring constant contact with in-country coordinators.