Volunteer in a Buenos Aires Soup Kitchen

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: The program is ongoing, so volunteers can decide when to participate

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.

Cost in US$: starting at $1055

Experience Required: no

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 World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI, a registered non-profit organization, partners with organizations from around the world that make a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure ELI volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices.

Year Founded: 2001