Exploring Patagonia From the Sea
Volunteer work always involves more than the actual time spent on the site. It is a way to share the experience or the increase in many fields and, of course, a great way to give back to the community. Volunteering abroad is all that and more. volunteer work with travel link creates an incredible combination that provides a better understanding of foreign culture and provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself. Patagonia is a dream destination for hikers and nature lovers known for its natural beauty and wonderful scenery, but one side of the Patagonia that escapes many travelers passing through the area quickly. For many small towns in Patagonia, poverty and underdevelopment are serious problems that require attention. Together with the alarmingly high statistics of alcoholism and suicide, the utopian image of Patagonia gets cloudier. About 25 years ago, a group of young couples decided to move to Buenos Aires Patagonia to start a foundation with the objective of community service. These young people shared a common conviction: to help the needy, those who actually denied the opportunity to develop. The group chose Junín de los Andes as the location for your project and inaugurated the Integral Education Centre (IEC in Spanish) from San Ignacio in the 1980's. CEI San Ignacio is at its core a secondary school for students in this particular area of western Patagonia. Some students live more than 500 miles away and have to travel far just to get to school. They have an active volunteer program where people come from all over the world to give their time to this unique institution. The school suffered a terrible blow when it burned in 2007. Despite the efforts of staff and firefighters of Junin, the building with all facilities, including classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and school hostel were completely destroyed. Following this devastating calamity, the community came together in an incredible way to help rebuild CEI San Ignacio. The Argentine Army located the students who lost their beds. The company YPF won new oil and fuel tanks. The local construction companies donated their time and materials to help build safer buildings, more recent and better. The new school buildings have literally risen from the ashes of the old foundations and the school is operating at full capacity again. This rapid reconstruction is a testament to the will of the founders, volunteers, students and community members who believe in the value of CEI San Ignacio. CEI San Ignacio is the perfect place to volunteer your time in Patagonia for a great cause. It is located in the foothills of the Andes, near Volcan Lanin and ready to receive volunteers from most of the year. The volunteers live together at home in school and perform a variety of important tasks to help the school. Many tasks include physical labor, but covering a wide range of areas. The general idea behind CEI San Ignacio is to accompany and assist the development of the neediest residents of the rural community of western Patagonia. The studies include more time in the classroom, students learn about farming techniques and sustainable responsible, among other useful skills. The people who benefit directly from CEI San Ignacio are the students themselves, the Mapuche families, teachers and pupils in rural schools, rural community leaders, and social development, among others. Volunteering in Junin de los Andes is a way to experience the Patagonia in a different light. Everyone knows that young people are our most precious resource, and these young students are no exception. CEI San Ignacio is an institution with a real purpose and it shows. Volunteers are able to experience the majesty of the Patagonia, while making a difference in the lives of its people. Junin de los Andes is also one of the destinations most famous fly fishing in South America and a great place for hiking. Volunteers can work for a period of two weeks or more and many choose to stay around a month. Adding a trip to Junin de los Andes as part of his trip to Argentina is a way to ensure you have an unforgettable experience in Patagonia and also one that makes a real difference in the lives of young people.
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