Mente Argentina: Emergency Housing Construction Position
Location
Argentina: Buenos Aires
Description
Volunteer with a well-known aid organization that constructs emergency shelter for families living in extreme poverty. Working hands-on with a team of other dedicated youth volunteers, you will conduct field visits to impoverished community settlements to observe firsthand the way the residents live. Later, meet with the same volunteer team to assess which families are most deserving of an emergency housing intervention in the form of a newly constructed shelter. Volunteers not only physically build the much-needed homes, but also learn the ins and outs of multiple levels of the construction process. Volunteers will become familiarized with the logistics and chain of supply required to build the houses, giving participants a more profound understanding of what it takes to execute major projects at a prominent Latin American NGO. An ideal choice for volunteers who are passionate about concrete solutions to fighting poverty (no pun intended) and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty while they learn about NGO management.
The Mente Argentina Volunteer Program fee covers all our services including the unique volunteer position in Buenos Aires, safe and secure accommodation in the best neighborhoods in Buenos Aires (Palermo, Barrio Norte, Recoleta), a wide range of cultural immersion activities, and personal advice and support services throughout your entire stay.
Whether you are a beginner or have been studying Spanish for years, being surrounded by the language every day will help you take your Spanish to a new level. If you would like to jump start your ability to speak and understand Spanish, the Mente Argentina Volunteer Program offers an optional introductory Spanish course during your first weeks in Argentina (Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm). This is an opportunity to refresh your memory and learn common Argentine expressions as well as the specific vocabulary that you will need for your interactions as a volunteer.
Mente Argentina's volunteers have the opportunity to choose to work in a variety of different fields, including educating children from under-privileged backgrounds, HIV/AIDS counseling, and medical/health volunteering. Through our program, volunteers will have a chance to form a deep connection to the people of Buenos Aires and contribute to the improvement of life in Argentina!
Why Volunteer in Buenos Aires? Why Should I Choose Mente Argentina?
Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do in our Volunteer Program. If you choose to volunteer in Buenos Aires, you will have the chance to spend time with people you might not otherwise meet, and have a hands-on experience with local culture. Not only will your time with us enrich your life, but your work in our volunteer programs will contribute to our ongoing effort to bridge the cultural, social, and economic gap which currently exists in Argentina. We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness and understanding between cultures, which provides the platform for positive change.
Mente Argentina knows that there are many people out there with a lot to give, but often little time. We have designed our Volunteer Program in Buenos Aires with the idea that each person's efforts can really make a difference in the lives of many Argentineans even in a short time frame.
Our goal is to make your volunteer experience in Argentina run as smoothly as possible. Mente Argentina has a team of experienced travel advisors who will consider your interests, budget, language level, goals, and travel plans to select a Volunteer Program that is just right for you!
Highlights
* Volunteer Placement:
Mente Argentina's volunteer placements in Buenos Aires offer international students the opportunity to put their skills and abilities to use while volunteering for a cause they believe in.
* MA Program Coordinators:
Mente Argentina Program Coordinators are available 24 hours a day to assist students with all aspects of their study abroad experience, even before you actually get here!
* Weekly Excursions / Activities included at no extra charge!
Please see the Mente Argentina website for a complete list of excursions.
Ground transportation and entrance fees are included on all excursions.
* Secure and Comfortable Accommodations:
Mente Argentina is the only study abroad organization that provides comfortable accommodations in the best neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Palermo, Barrio Norte, Recoleta. Everything is included! (Shared Apartment Accommodation)
* Airport Pick Up and Drop Off:
Your program coordinator will be waiting for you at the accommodation to brief you on your program.
* Student Workshops & Short Courses (Optional)
These workshops & short courses will enhance your experience, while you have fun and enjoy the warmth and beauty of Argentina.
- Tango
- Photography
- Soccer
- DJ
- Bartending
- Many More!