Expanish Volunteer Vet and Animal Care

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: There are so many animals in the world today that face big challenges regarding protection, survival, and even extinction. The Expanish volunteer and vet animal care program is here to recruit volunteers who want to contribute to the fight to help protect and save animals in Argentina.

Volunteer Vet

- In our volunteer vet and animal care program in Argentina volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in the following roles:

* Volunteer Vet in Buenos Aires
* Volunteer Veterinarian
* Volunteer zoo keeper
* Volunteer Zoology in Buenos Aires
* Volunteer Zoo Assistant
* Volunteering Doctor

Animal Care Volunteer Opportunities

Animal Welfare Volunteer:
Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in the rescue, conservation, and aid of endangered birds, including the Andes Condor, as well as provide assistance in local zoos in Buenos Aires

Examples of Volunteer Sites:

* Zoo
* Veterinary Hospital
* Conservation Sites
* Animal Rescue Sites

Highlights: In addition to Expanish's close connections with local volunteer organizations, Expanish has added benefits to the Expanish volunteer program, including weekly activities, weekend excursions, and an abundance of travel resources in the Expanish school. The Expanish language school is located in the heart of Buenos Aires and not only is home to our respected Spanish courses but also serves as a home base for our volunteers. While the possibilities of meeting people through each volunteer program are endless, the Expanish building also provides a great place for socializing and meeting with others who are traveling abroad. All Expanish participants are welcome to make use of the WiFI and participate in weekly activities and excursions. Expanish encourages its participants to make use of our experienced staff for all questions and concerns.

Qualifications:
- Age: 18, some specific placement available for minors.
- Experience: None
- Spanish: Intermediate level
- Insurance: International health insurance is a requirement.

Cost in US$: Please see website for prices.

- Homestay with local families
- Shared Apartment
- Hostel accommodation5

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and older, some specific placement available for minors

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 depends on project

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Expanish's Mission Statement: Expanish is one of the most innovative Spanish immersion programs in Latin America: students do not just take classes, they actually live and breathe the South American culture. Our base in metropolitan Buenos Aires and our strong contacts all over South America provide a unique experience for visiting students and our unconventional approach to studying abroad combines Spanish language and university-accredited courses with exceptional cultural experiences and local accommodation resulting in a well-rounded educational program tailored to each student's strengths. Expanish offers an extracurricular component to every course of study consisting of skill workshops from photography to rock-climbing, local homestays and shared student apartments, weekend excursions, and daily activities with local inhabitants that take the experience of learning Spanish and studying abroad into a new dimension.

Year Founded: 2006