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Volunteer Opportunities in Argentina
Location: Argentina: Buenos Aires
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year-round
Call Us
Phone: 1-212-924-0446
Fax: 1-212-924-0575
Description
The Volunteer in Argentina Program provides the unique opportunity to live and work in Argentina. You'll experience first-hand its rich cultural diversity while cultivating a superior level of Spanish proficiency. Possible fields of interest include social work, education, tourism, cultural work and catering. While most projects take place in Buenos Aires, there are also projects located outside of the city.
Highlights
The Spanish Language School
The language school is located in Belgrano, a lovely residential neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. Small class sizes of no more than 6 students and an interactive teaching method that focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills allow you to develop confidence in both the written and spoken language. After a placement test, you'll be placed in a class according to your level of Spanish - from beginner to advanced levels.
Qualifications
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Preferably have some experience related to their chosen volunteer placement field(s)
* Complete the language course before beginning their volunteer placements
* Have at least an intermediate level of Spanish upon completion of the language course
* Meet the Argentina Visa requirements.
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
2,295 Program Fee
Cost Include Description:
* Application processing and program support
* Intensive 4-week Spanish course
* Placement in a volunteer project
* Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
* Airport pick-up and transfer to accommodations
* Orientation meeting with a walking tour in Belgrano
* Welcome package with information on Buenos Aires
* Lesson materials and use of other study materials
* Cocktail reception
* Student discount card
* Free student activities (tango, cooking, music, lectures on Argentine history & culture, Latin American)
* Placement Test (oral & written) and Final Test with Certificate of Completion
* Free Internet access
* Farewell gathering
* 24-hour emergency support
* 150 USD contribution to your volunteer project
Credit Available
no
Salary/Pay
Access to discounted international accident and sickness insuranceVolunteer Types
- culture
- education
- food
- social services, social work
- tourism
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, European Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Written Application
InterExchange's Mission Statement
InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.
