Description

Work with our networks of non-profits, clinics, hospitals, and schools as a volunteer, and change the lives of locals in communities throughout Buenos Aires. Each of these programs have a range of activities that could benefit from your assistance in areas from education, conservation, health care, human rights, microfinance and community development - and it doesn't stop there... Tell us your main area of interest and we will match you to the right organization, where you can make a valuable contribution while gaining meaningful experience.

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, we're always happy to provide advice on how to plan your adventure.

Qualifications

Connect-123 volunteer positions are tailor-made for students, graduates, and professionals in any field. Based on your specific interests and goals, we will find a unique opportunity where you can contribute your valuable skills. Spanish is not a requirement for all programs and supplemental Spanish lessons are offered to all program participants.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

1,595

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Connect-123's program fee includes the following:

- facilitating a volunteer experience in Buenos Aires 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

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• 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
• Job and Internship Network

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