Economic Development / Microfinance Programs in Argentina

  Argentina

Buenos Aires

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: Volunteer opportunities are available in small business consulting, micro-finance, economic research, venture capital, and social entrepreneurship. Examples of projects include helping community-based entrepreneurs with business plans, teaching basic economics to disadvantaged communities, and developing marketing strategies for social entrepreneurs in Buenos Aires.

Highlights: The birthplace of tango, the Paris of the South America, and home to two of the most passionately supported football clubs in the world, Buenos Aires is a city rich with culture, excitement, and adventure.

Program participants are overwhelmed with a choice of museums, street theater, live jazz and cafe orchestras, and will love the theaters and bookshops of the Avenida Corrientes. The city is also home to the 19th century Teatro Colon, as well known for its stunning architecture as for the renowned opera and ballet performances it has hosted. By contrast, small folk clubs called penas give visitors an insight into the music and dance of gaucho culture.

Further afield there are opportunities for whale watching, tours of the wine region, hiking in the Andes, and skiing in Bariloche. Make time for a trip to the dramatic landscape of Patagonia at the end of the world, or to experience the spectacular sight of the Iguazu Falls.

Connect-123 has a wealth of Buenos Aires information and offers a wide range of things to do to help students get the most of their time in Argentina. We're firm believers in the motto work hard and play even harder and we organize numerous social and cultural events for Connect-123 program participants throughout the year.

Qualifications: Programs are open to everyone, however, preference is given to current students and graduates with the following backgrounds: business, economics, education, engineering, international relations, political science, and other humanities-related fields.

Cost in US$: 1,295

- creating a tailor-made internship that specifically meets your needs;
- arranging secure, high quality, centrally located accommodation based on your budget;
- assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes;
- airport meet and greet service;
- a complete Argentina preparation and orientation information pack;
- advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay;
- group-rate discounts;
- 24/7 emergency support and assistance

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement: Connect-123 facilitates internship, volunteer and service learning opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students in Argentina and in South Africa in a wide range of fields including business, education, engineering, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development. All programs are designed to create equal value for the international students, as well as for the local organizations where they work.

Year Founded: 2005