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Volunteer in a Buenos Aires Soup Kitchen
Location: Argentina: Buenos Aires
Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: The program is ongoing, so volunteers can decide when to participate
1557 Ogden St. Suite 5 Denver, CO 80218 United States
Call Us
Phone: (303) 321-8278
Fax: 303-847-5445
Description
Volunteer in Buenos Aires. Soup kitchens in Buenos Aires are the daily source of nutrition for thousands of people. The 'comedor' serves lunch and dinner daily with food donated from local businesses. ELI works with several soup kitchens throughout the city. Work at a soup kitchen involves preparing and serving the meals, interacting with those that come in for a meal, cleaning after the service and helping out with clothing and donation drives. Volunteers at this placement also assist with other projects such as youth programs and the distribution of food baskets and medical supplies.
Highlights
Live and work in one of the most exciting cities in South America. Working at a soup kitchen will give volunteers unique insight into the real effects of economic depression.
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Starts at USD 945 for 4 weeks contact us for details
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
* Airport transfer upon arrival
* Accommodation
* Orientation upon arrival
* Volunteer work placement
* Language partner program
* Activities
* Cellular phone
* In-country coordinator available 24/7
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Health
- Cooking
- Education
- English Teaching
- Food
- Nutrition
- Social Services, Social Work
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Resume
- Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement
ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded
2001
