I created this website so that you would sponsor my volunteer project of teaching English to underprivileged children in Buenos Aires. Your donation will support a good cause, and it will help me fashion a productive gap year.
I will be leaving for Argentina in March, and I will be part of an educational program called to the Villa Soldatti Community Project, named for an impoverished area in Buenos Aires. A majority of the schools I will teach at have little funding, so my help will benefit youth who have an interest in bilingual studies. I will also have the opportunity to teach doctors and other professionals English on my free time. Since I am bilingual, this trip will also help me improve on my Spanish.
Between now and March, I will need to raise $5,820, a figure that will cover my expenses. I am arranging this trip through Travellers Worldwide, an organization that will cover some of my expenses. But I must raise money for unforeseen expenses, including my flight, room and board, and day-to-day travel.
Because of my financial circumstances, I cannot fully fund my share of this trip. I am a junior at Columbia University, and I am there on a full scholarship. Although my parents have done their best to help with my education, they cannot afford to do more than they already have.
I am going to do all I can to make this trip possible, but I cannot afford this project yet without your help. I am sending you this letter in hopes you will look at my service as one worth supporting.
I realize, however, this is short notice, but I did not make the decision to pursue this opportunity until late last month. So I need your help as soon as possible. I thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Ramon Diaz