Description

This 8-week program begins with a 4-week intensive Spanish language course in Buenos Aires, followed by a 4-week volunteer program that allows you to put your new language skills to work. Beginner level Spanish speakers are welcome to apply. In addition to the language course, you'll participate in school-organized events and activities, and receive a guided walking tour, access to student discounts. Housing and some meals are included.

Once you have completed the language course, you will move on to your volunteer placement. You may choose your preferred area of volunteer work, and we will work with you to determine a volunteer placement that best meets your skills, talents, and interests. Previous volunteers have worked with social work agencies, orphanages, cultural institutions, HIV/AIDS clinics, and many other organizations.

Highlights

This program includes:
* Application processing and program support
* An intensive four-week Spanish course in Belgrano (a residential neighborhood of Buenos Aires)
* Placement in a volunteer project
* Housing and two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) with a host family for the first 4 weeks
* Housing at a student residence for the second 4 weeks
* Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
* Airport pick-up and transfer to accommodations
* An orientation meeting with a walking tour in Belgrano
* A welcome package with information on Buenos Aires
* A student discount card
* Free student activities related to Argentine culture (tango, cooking, music, lectures on Argentine history & culture, Latin American cinema)
* Free Internet access
* 24-hour emergency support
* USD 150 contribution to your volunteer project

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

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This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6-10

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

InterExchange's Mission Statement

InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.