Study Abroad in Argentina
Volunteer Programs for Study Abroad Students in Argentina
Expanish Study Abroad volunteer placements in Buenos Aires offer summer abroad students the opportunity to make more out of their time abroad, putting their skills and energy to use while volunteering for a cause they believe in. Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to the community in which you are living, meet new people, practice your Spanish, and improve your CV/resume.
Study Abroad Volunteer Programs in Buenos Aires
Expanish has partnered with three local NGO’S (Non-Governmental Organization) in Buenos Aires in order to offer its summer study abroad students three volunteer program opportunities.
Students will be able to volunteer in the following areas:
- Youth Outreach
- Teaching English
- Community Development
Summer abroad students will participate in volunteer placements that focus on improving the quality of life of local residents, from helping out at one of the city’s largest soup kitchens to teaching English to children, all placements offer students the opportunity to lend their skills, valuable time, and abilities to worthy cause in Buenos Aires.
Program Details
- Location Volunteer placements all take place throughout the city centre, a convenient, safe, and easily accessible location.
- Hours/Days Students must volunteer one day per week, for a minimum of three hours.
- Volunteer Fee All study abroad students will have a fee of US$140 to partake in a volunteer placement in Buenos Aires.
General Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements for summer study abroad students who wish to volunteer in Buenos Aires with Expanish, during or after their summer abroad program:
- Eligibility: All students enrolled in at least 8 weeks of a summer study abroad program in Buenos Aires are eligible to apply for a volunteer program.
- Spanish Level: Beginner-Advanced
- Age*: Minimum of 18 to 21 years.
- Time Commitment*: Minimum of one month.
- Application: Volunteers must write a brief essay stating reasons for wanting to volunteer in Argentina (max 400 words, in Spanish).
Age requirements and time commitments vary between programs, please Contact Us for exact details regarding each Expanish study abroad volunteer program in Buenos Aires.
Study Abroad students that are interested in a fulltime volunteer program, with a wide range of volunteering areas and programs, taken either before or after their study abroad program, can check out ExpanishVolunteer.Com for more details.
