Volunteer Programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina

As there is so much difference between the northern, central, and southern regions of Argentina, in terms of climate, there are many different ways to volunteer in Buenos Aires. Argentine society is moving forward very quickly, so there aren’t as many social work placements as there are in less developed parts of Latin America, but that is by no means to say that they don’t exist. 

Those who volunteer in Buenos Aires can also offer their time in projects that help struggling communities, especially in more densely populated areas. Through community-focused volunteer work in Buenos Aires, volunteers will be immersed in the local way of life through living with host families in the neighborhoods they work in and combating the issues they see daily in impoverished neighborhoods. Activities like promoting women’s rights, conducting life skills classes for youngsters, and providing nutritional education are all common in these placements.

Among the most ardent soccer fans in the world, Argentines across the country basically come out of the womb kicking a soccer ball. This provides a great opportunity for volunteers to work on sports projects that focus on child and community development through coaching soccer, rugby, and hockey. Sports volunteering in Buenos Aires can take on several different approaches, but many sports placements focus on helping children develop leadership skills and teamwork.