Volunteer in South America
Volunteer in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Flexible volunteer projects
- Help others and make a difference
- Wide variety of volunteer opportunities
- Optional Spanish courses available
- Great way to improve your Spanish and meet people
Volunteer in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Information
Free Volunteer Projects in Buenos Aires
English Teaching and School Support
Volunteers will assist teaching English and providing school support to children and teenagers at a community center. Volunteers will also help organize recreational activities and games for children. This volunteer project takes place twice a week in the afternoon. This volunteer project in Buenos Aires requires a minimum commitment of 4 weeks.
Children’s Recreation
This volunteer project in Buenos Aires aims to improve the educational conditions of children through recreational activities. Vounteers will organize and lead different games and recreational indoor and outdoor activities. This volunteer project in Buenos Aires requires a commitment of at least 4 weeks.
Volunteer at a Community Soup Kitchen
Vounteers help with the food service offered for more than 200 people, most of them children. Volunteers assist the cooks, serving food to people, clearing the tables, etc. This volunteer project in Buenos Aires requires a minimum commitment of 4 weeks.
Volunteer in Translation for a Global NGO Network
Volunteers will help translating into English (or other languages) the website and other docuements of a Global NGO network based in Buenos Aires. This project requires an advanced levels of Spanish and a minimum commitment of 12 weeks.
Requirements: Volunteer in Buenos Aires
Following are the requirements for the volunteer in Buenos Aires program:
- To be formally registered in a GIC Argentina program for at least 4 weeks
- Submit a copy of your CV / resume (in English or Spanish)
- Attend the mandatory volunteer orientation
- Minimum commitment of 4 weeks in your volunteer project *
- To have an international health insurance coverage.
Kindly not that you cannot participate solely in a volunteer program. You must be registered for one of the other Spanish, Study Abroad or TESOL programs we offer.
Start Dates: Volunteer in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The orientation for new volunteers is held once a week, usually on Wednesdays* If you arrive after the orientation, you will have to wait for the next orientation date in order to start your volunteer project. Please, contact one of our coordinators to find out when the next orientation will be.
Volunteer Projects in Buenos Aires, Argentina
GIC Argentina does not charge students to volunteer in Buenos Aires. Upon arrival we will introduce you to one of our partner volunteer organization. Most of the volunteer projects are free. However, some volunteer organizations require a small monetary donation to support their projects and volunteers are also responsible for the cost of transporation to the volunteer project.
Schedule: Volunteering in Buenos Aires
Each free volunteer project in Buenos Aires has a different schedule and they can vary depending upon the time of the year and the number of volunteers assignet to a particular project.
The availability of volunteer projects in Buenos Aires during the months of December, January and February is limited, please consult.
- You can combine your volunteer program in Buenos Aires with any of our Spanish programs
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FAQ: Volunteer in Buenos Aires
Frequently Asked Questions
Our volunteer South America programs in Argentina are at no charge for any of our participants enrolled in our Spanish, semester or TEFL programs. GIC Argentina does not charge students to volunteer in Buenos Aires. However, some volunteer organizations require a monetary donation to support their projects and volunteers are also responsible for the cost of transporation to the volunteer project.
2. Can I just participate in a volunteer program?
No, in order to be eligible participate in one of our volunteer in Argentina programs, you must be enrolled in one of the other programs that we offer. Unfortunately we do not offer volunteering as a stand-alone program.
3. What is the minimum age to participate in this Latin America volunteer program ?
You have to be at least 18 years of age to be part of a volunteer project.
4. What level of language skill do I have to have to volunteer in Argentina for free?
There is not language requisite to participate in some of these volunteer South America programs. However, other volunteer projects require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish.
5. What is the length of the volunteer work in South America programs?
The South America volunteer program duration can be flexible depending upon the volunteer assignment. We ask, however, for a minimum commitment of 4 weeks.
6. How much time is spent each week in the volunteer in Latin America program?
The schedule of each volunteer project is different can can vary depending upon the time of the year and the number of volunteers assigned to that project. Most volunteer projects meet once or twice a week for aprox 4 hours.
7. How can I enroll in this volunteer Latin America free program?
It is very easy! Simply fill out the application form by clicking here and submit a résumé/CV and soon you’ll be volunteering in South America!
8. Can I combine this volunteer South America program with other programs?
Yes! You can combine this volunteer abroad for free program with other programs if you want, but you should arrange this in advance to make sure that there are no scheduling conflicts and that there is space available. Please, contact us if this is your situation.
9. Do I receive a certificate at the end of the volunteer program?
Yes, upon request GIC Argentina will give you a certificate of participation in our Volunteer Work Program.
10. Do you arrange excursions on the weekend?
Yes!! We can arrange optional trips to many parts of Argentina – however any costs are not included in the program price. Your program does include cultural activities such as walking tours around Buenos Aires, theaters, museums, etc.
11. Will I meet anyone if I go alone to volunteer in Argentina?
Yes! Most of our participants travel independently and are looking to meet other people with an interest in learning a language and discovering another culture. Not only will you meet other Argentina volunteer program participants, but you will meet locals as well, at your volunteer project, in your home stay and in your travels.
12. Do I need a passport or visa or work permit for these Argentina volunteer programs?
You must have a valid passport to participate in our volunteer work programs, and in some cases you need a visa depending on your country of citizenship. The volunteer opportunities we offer are considered cultural exchange programs, therefore work permits are not required. Please note that you will not be allowed to seek paid, non-program related employment while on a visitor’s visa.
13. Is medical insurance included in the program price?
No, medical insurance is not included and it is REQUIRED to participate in the volunteer abroad for free program. We strongly encourage students to get travel and health insurance. GIC Argentina will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the participant relating to medical illness, accidents or any reason that will result in the participant’s early return.
14. What happens if the South America volunteer project is not successful?
One of the benefits of our program is the support and guidance we provide throughout your volunteer placement. So far, we had never had any adaptation problem with students participating in this volunteer program but, obviously, the one factor that no one can foresee is how well various individuals will get along. We will seek an alternative volunteer in South America placement if you are not satisfied with the one you were assigned to.
