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Description

The Expanish volunteer community development programs are targeted towards reconnection, rebuilding, and strengthening the local communities in Argentina. Expanish volunteers will be working to create positive change for underprivileged families, rebuild homes throughout local communities, encourage communication within communities, and fighting poverty through rural development and community education.

Community Development Manager Opportunities Include:
- Volunteer Construction
- Volunteer Education
- Volunteer Community Meetings
- Volunteer Community Jobs
- Volunteer Administrative Work
- Volunteer Educational Workshops

Community Planning & Volunteer Housing Development Management Opportunities Include:

* Community Foundation Volunteer
This opportunity focuses on improving the lives of underprivileged families through community cooperation, awareness, education, and more.

Home Construction Volunteer
The home construction volunteer program is directed by a volunteer housing development manager who organizes other volunteers to participate in planning, organizing, and rebuilding homes in local communities.

Community Development Volunteer
This volunteer opportunity works towards developing a culture of community thorough education, work, and promoting citizenship. Volunteers will participate in workshops, educational programs, community meetings, and more.

Examples of Volunteer Sites:
- Community centers
- Residential centers
- Construction sites
- Schools

Highlights

Not only does Expanish provide great volunteer opportunities, but Expanish also has a premiere language school located in downtown Buenos Aires. The Expanish school is located just three blocks from Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk. The Expanish building also serves as a home base for all Expanish participants. We welcome you to find comfort in our beautiful building with comfortable couches and WiFI internet. We also invite you to check up on the weekly activities list, and weekend excursions. Expanish has a knowledgeable and helpful staff to answer all your questions! The Expanish building is a great place to meet other travelers and make lasting friendships.

Qualifications

- Age: 18, some specific placement available for minors.
- Experience: None
- Spanish: Options for absolute beginners through advanced speakers. However, Spanish classes are highly recommended for beginners and are available through Expanish.
- Insurance: International health insurance is a requirement.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please see website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Cost Include Description:

- Volunteer placement (1-6 month placements)
- Donation to host organization
- Housing: option of a homestay with meals OR a shared apartment.
- Cell phone (on certain programs)
- Free/included trip to Colonia for programs of more than 3 months.
- Airport Pick-Up
- Orientation
- Pre-Arrival advising and Trip Preparation Pack
- Welcome Pack
- Weekly cultural & social activities
- Language partner (intercambio)
- 24/7 Emergency support
- Optional weekend excursions
- Optional student support services, such as travel & health insurance, etc.
- Typical Living Arrangements: Expanish can arrange accommodation for volunteers:
* Homestay with local families
* Shared Apartment

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

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

Participants Travel to Argentina

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 Week

Expanish's Mission Statement

Expanish is one of the most innovative Spanish immersion programs in Latin America: students do not just take classes, they actually live and breathe the South American culture. Our base in metropolitan Buenos Aires and our strong contacts all over South America provide a unique experience for visiting students and our unconventional approach to studying abroad combines Spanish language and university-accredited courses with exceptional cultural experiences and local accommodation resulting in a well-rounded educational program tailored to each student's strengths. Expanish offers an extracurricular component to every course of study consisting of skill workshops from Tango to Polo lessons, local homestays and shared student apartments, weekend excursions, and daily activities with local inhabitants that take the experience of learning Spanish and studying abroad into a new dimension.

Year Founded

2006