Description

Opportunities exist in business consulting, microfinance, teaching / mentoring, economic research, and emerging market entrepreneurship. Past program participants have evaluated the impact of international cooperation on local development projects, assessed the impact of community-based interventions, mentored rising entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds and developed export strategies for Buenos Aires-based entrepreneurs. Specific micro-finance projects include setting up a pilot micro-lending program, developing micro-franchise opportunities for budding entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities and assessing the portfolio-at-risk for microfinance institutions.

Highlights

Connect-123 program highlights:

- A placement coordinator who specializes in your field of interest to guide you through the application process, giving you insight into local opportunities and placing you in a position that suits your specific skills and experience.
- All the information you need to plan your trip and prepare for life in Buenos Aires
- Secure, central housing, with easy access to our on-the-ground staff
- Substantial local support, from providing logistical assistance to career and personal mentoring to hands-on help in case of an emergency
- Regular social and cultural activities to help you meet other volunteers and experience all that Buenos Aires has to offer.

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.

With so much to do and see in Buenos Aires and Argentina, were always happy to provide advice on how to plan your adventure.

Qualifications

Connect-123 volunteer placements are tailor-made for students, graduates, and professionals in any field. Based on your specific interests and goals, we will find a unique opportunity that best meets your needs.

Intern Types

• Economics
• Development
• Finance
• Social Work

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,295

Program Fees Include:

Connect-123's placement fee includes the following:

- 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

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

one week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement

Connect-123 facilitates international internship and volunteer positions, linking students and graduates with hands-on learning opportunities in Argentina, China, Ireland, South Africa and Spain for personal and career development. We work across a wide range of fields including business, education, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development and, through our unique consulting process, aim to match the right person to the right local organization, creating equal value for both. Our local knowledge, commitment and passion for what we do ensures that participants feel fully supported and helps them to make the most of their experience abroad.

Year Founded

2005