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Description

The Expanish Youth Outreach program is organized to focus on ways to improve the at-risk youth ranging in ages from 8-24. While participating in a Youth Outreach volunteer program, you will be able positively influence through a series of different measures. Programs include providing educational information regarding health, work, stay-in-school programs, arts and cultural programs, self-esteem and leadership activities, and more.

Volunteer Positions Include the Following:
* Volunteer Social Workers
- The volunteer social worker positions are highly rewarding and involve aiding youth who may not have positive figures to look up to, and provide guidance to them.
- Children's Home Volunteer: Positions involve working with at-risk children who have come to this organization in order to receive aid from volunteers in the form of health, educations, meals and a safe environment.

* Volunteer Support Staff
* Youth Correspondent
* Volunteer Youth Work
* Volunteer Counselor
* Volunteer in Family Support
* Volunteer Photography Workshops
* Volunteer in Arts
The arts and culture volunteer positions work to provide underprivileged youth in Buenos Aires opportunities in education while expressing themselves through creative and artistic ways in a secure environment.

Volunteer Sites Include:
- Community Centers
- Orphanages
- Women's Shelters
- Art Galleries
- Photography Studios

Highlights

A solid foundation of the Expanish Volunteer program is the Expanish building located in downtown Buenos Aires, just three blocks from the obelisk! At the Expanish building, which is home to our excellent Spanish language courses, students have a home base form which they can take advantage of many opportunities. While looking over our weekly activities, checking out excursions, or using our WiFi internet, Expanish participants are likely to make great social connections with other Expanish participants from all over the world! The knowledgeable Expanish staff is always eager to help and assist with any questions or concerns.

Qualifications

- Age: 18, some specific placement available for minors.
- Experience: None
- Spanish: Options for absolute beginners through advanced speakers. Spanish classes are highly suggested for beginners and can be provided 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, hostel, OR a shared apartment.
- Cell phone
- 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