Argentina
- Buenos Aires:
Buenos Aires
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: The program is ongoing, so volunteers can decide when to participate
Description:
Volunteer in Buenos Aires. Soup kitchens in Buenos Aires are the daily source of nutrition for thousands of people. The 'comedor' serves lunch and dinner daily with food donated from local businesses. ELI works with several soup kitchens throughout the city. Work at a soup kitchen involves preparing and serving the meals, interacting with those that come in for a meal, cleaning after the service and helping out with clothing and donation drives. Volunteers at this placement also assist with other projects such as youth programs and the distribution of food baskets and medical supplies.
Highlights:
Live and work in one of the most exciting cities in South America. Working at a soup kitchen will give volunteers unique insight into the real effects of economic depression.
Language:
Spanish
Cost in US$: Varies by duration. Contact us for details.
Cost Includes:
- Airport transfer upon arrival
- Accommodation
- Orientation upon arrival
- Volunteer work placement
- Language partner program
- Activities
- Cellular phone.
- In-country coordinator available 24/7
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community health,
cooking,
education,
English teaching,
food,
nutrition,
social services, social work,
street kids,
teaching,
volunteering,
women
and youth
Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Resume
- Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded: 2001