Administrative Support for the CLAVES program

“Claves”  is a program of abuse prevention and non-violence related to sexual, physical and verbal/emotional abuse towards children and adolescents. The centre is situated in Montevideo can be reached by bus (a 20 minutes ride from the centre).

• What is the volunteer’s role?

• materials packing
• maintenance of stock
• storage organization
• support in organization and maintenance of filing system.
• purchasing and materials promotion
• participate in locally and regionally recognized workshops dealing with violence and abuse prevention.

We offer: Weekly guidance meeting, training in the administrative area, integration into the work team, help in cultural adaptation and integration into rhythms of life in the area and transport expenses on public transport are offered.

We desire: High level of computer skills, especially in Word and Excel.

You can start working while attending the Intensive Spanish course.

• Spanish course

Volunteers will complete an intensive Spanish course of two, three or 4 weeks at La Herradura school in Montevideo. It is important to have some Spanish in order to communicate with the other volunteers and the research station co-ordinators.

• Accommodation

• While attending the Spanish course in Montevideo: Single room in the school residence with other students from the school. No meals are provided, but there is a fully equipped kitchen. (Double room is possible when students are travelling together).

• Accommodation during volunteer period: After completing a month in the school residence, we will help the volunteer to find a good and inexpensive place to stay. This may be a room in a shared apartment, with locals or any other option. Prices quoted below can have a special discount if the accommodation is less expensive.

Please note:

• Volunteer work is during the afternoons from Monday until Friday.

• Volunteering without a Spanish course is only possible for students with a high intermediate level of Spanish. In this case a registration fee will be charged. Prices on request.

• Double room can only be booked if travelling together with a friend.

• Accommodation in the school residence runs from Sunday before the first course day until Saturday after the last course day.

• Additional weeks are available. Prices on request.