Volunteer projects in Buenos Aires Argentina

Buenos Aires: Support Positive Aging

Support Positive Aging

You will provide companionship and support for abandoned and homeless elderly
ECELA-Buenos Aires

Overview
Santa Ana and San Joaquín are day centers for the elderly who find themselves in situations of homelessness or abandon. Each day they welcome and tend to approximately forty senior citizens who have been deserted by their families and/or are without a roof.

The centers provide three square meals, medical and psychological treatment, recreation and above all affection.  

Ways to Participate:

• Lend a hand in the kitchen by cooking and serving meals
• Organize workshops and recreational activities to stimulate physical and mental health
• Provide support in yoga classes, vocal lessons and laughter therapy
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of the library and movie room
• Contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the center

Requirements: A desire to work with the elderly and be over 18 years of age
Volunteer Time Period: Minimum of 4 weeks
Dates available: Year-round
Spanish level required: All levels accepted

Be the support an older adult needs to lead a healthy and independent life