Volunteer in Argentina

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires
• All Other Regions of Argentina: 
Mendoza,  Jujuy,  Santa Fe,  Salta

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round

Description: Volunteer in Argentina! HelpArgentina's volunteer program is a life-changing opportunity for individuals who seek to make a difference in Argentina. It offers customized placements in a wide variety of social organizations throughout Argentina. Volunteers learn about Argentine life, experience Argentine culture, and get intimately acquainted with Argentina's most pressing social issues.

* Education and Youth Outreach
* Sustainable Development
* Community Development
* Arts and Culture
* Institutional Support
* Health care and Nutrition
* Building Projects
* Gender Issues
* Micro Credit
* Indigenous Communities
* Human Rights and Law

Highlights:
* Pre-program and Post Program Support
* Onsite-Coordination and project support
* Individual and Group Orientations
* Assistance with housing and Spanish classes
* More than 58 non-profit organizations to choose from
* Insurance in the Case of Personal Accidents
* Contact with Other Volunteers
* Customized matching based on volunteer interests and organizational needs
* Direct contact with some of the best and most dedicated organizations in Argentina

Interested applicants are required to fill out an application form and submit a resume prior to acceptance into the program. We will take your language ability, length of desired placement, career goals, personality, work experience, and coursework into account when considering your placement, in order to find the best possible match for your needs and interests.

We take volunteer placements very seriously. It is important that the volunteer understands the nature of his or her commitment and is prepared to engage in meaningful and impactful work with the host organization.

Qualifications:
* 18 years or older
* International Medical Insurance
* 1 month minimum requirement
* Sincere interest in volunteer work
* At least 2 semesters of Spanish

Cost in US$: USD450

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A young adult, in college or university, looking to volunteer their time abroad. Also, recent graduates between the ages of 24-29 also participate. Typical volunteers are out-going, flexible, interested in helping others, selfless, and adaptable to new environments.

Age Range: 18-29

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of varies

Scholarships are Available. - Scholarships are considered based on written essay, Spanish fluency, etc.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

HelpArgentina's Mission Statement: HelpArgentina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Argentine civil society through the mobilization of donors and volunteers and the promotion of best practices.

Year Founded: 2002