Description

Argentina is without a doubt one of the most fascinating destinations for a gap year adventure. It is a country with an enthralling blend of European culture and intoxicating Latin American spirit. You will find here some of the most inspiring mountain landscapes in the world, the most expansive deserts, the greatest and most impressive waterfalls and warm and welcoming people. Enjoy experiencing this celebrated destination, whilst at the same time learning Spanish and benefiting the local community.

What Does the Project Do?

Although primary education is free, government schools are often substandard and overcrowded. In this country, only a small percentage of the children gain access to an adequate standard of education. Others are forced to rely on under-resourced and overstretched facilities.

The inability of students to attend school is affected by many factors, including poverty, overcrowded classrooms and family situations that keep older children at home to work or to care for younger siblings. Parents are often forced to work long, unsociable hours to avoid being forced into the shanty towns that surround the city, and this means that their children may often miss school.

Where will I be staying?

You will be staying in a shared volunteer/student house with a fully equipped kitchen and living room. Bed linen is provided.

Highlights

* Learn Spanish in this vibrant city!
* Help to develop & improve the local community.
* Immerse yourself in lively Latin American culture!

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

1,436

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go

* Comprehensive pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice and documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier T-shirt

In-country

* One meal a day
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* 40 hours language tuition
* Project orientation
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international headquarters backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Community Organizing
• Teaching
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989