Volunteer in Argentina
Córdoba: for experience of great Argentinean culture and beauty
Welcome to our Volunteer in Argentina Program! Argentina, located in the southern end of South America with a population of 35,000,000 in 2,360,000 square miles, is an intriguing mix of important natural, scenic and cultural resources. The Argentina is burdened with frequent economic crisis, a high income disparity and a low level of social development. The large part of Argentina’s population comes from European immigrants, especially from Italy and Spain, resulting in an idiosyncrasy that ties together multiple cultural features.
Many volunteers choose Argentina volunteering or travel to learn Spanish in Argentina due to its people's hospitality and cordiality, the warmth with which foreign visitors are received, its immense tourism possibilities and its low cost of living. In addition, they choose the city of Córdoba for its university tradition, its numerous student population, its climate and landscapes, among other features. Global Crossroad invites you to explore this great Argentina and enrich your travel/volunteer experience.
Dates and Prices
All volunteer work in Argentina (Volunteer and Spanish Language Studies) begin on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.Global Crossroad is committed to offering quality volunteer in Argentina programs, yet we keep price as a focus. We strive to keep costs low in order to share these savings with our volunteers. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion and we are dedicated to perpetuating low-cost programs that enable as many volunteers as possible to cross borders and embrace the neediest souls of humanity.
Global Crossroad's application fee: US $199. In addition to the application fee, volunteers are required to pay weekly program fee. The weekly program fee includes the costs of accommodations, personal international travel insurance, local (in-Argentina) staff salaries, monetary donations to volunteer projects and other field (in-Argentina) costs.
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Learn Spanish in Argentina
Volunteer and Learn Spanish in Argentina and improve your overall experience in Argentina!
When you can communicate with those around you and understand the local’s world perspective, your volunteer in Argentina will deepen and become more rewarding for everyone involved.
Global Crossroad’s Spanish course in Argentina is convenient and inexpensive and takes place in Antigua. These classes are exclusive to those participating in Global Crossroad’s volunteer in Argentina program. We have partnered with a highly reputable Spanish school that employs qualified and experienced Spanish teachers and offers the most intensive and effective Spanish courses in Argentina.
We make it simple to learn Spanish in Argentina while you volunteer. During our Language Studies program, volunteers can simultaneously work at their volunteer project and study Spanish. For example, volunteers can study Spanish before lunch, then spend the afternoon/evening involved in their volunteer activities. Alternatively, volunteers can study in the afternoon, following their day's activities. The language school is close to most of our projects, so it is possible for volunteers to design a personal schedule. Global Crossroad invites you to improve your Argentina experience by learning or improving your Spanish.
Argentina Volunteer Program: Room/Food/Supervision
While volunteering in Argentina, Global Crossroad’s weekly fees include management of volunteers’ accommodations throughout projects and travel options. Meals are not included in Argentina, but there are restaurants and markets nearby the homes in which our volunteers stay.
During your volunteer work in Argentina, most volunteers stay in our Homebase. This concept is a permanent residence set up especially for international volunteers. There are several bedrooms at our Homebase and volunteers will normally share a room with a same gender volunteer. There are community rooms and a television. The environment is very relax and social and a great place to unwind after a busy day. The kitchen and bathrooms are shared, and there is running water and “western-style” toilets. The neighborhood is very safe and clean. There are many amenities nearby like internet cafés, grocery stores, restaurants and mass transit stops.
A unique and important part of Global Crossroad’s successful volunteer in Argentina programs is our volunteer support in-Argentina. We put safety and comfort first as we deliver enriching and consistent experiences for our international travelers. Our support is multi-faceted while volunteers are in Argentina and our staff is in contact with our volunteers on a regular basis either with face-to-face visits or via phone/email. Key support comes from our Argentina coordinator and in-Argentina field staff. These individuals are employed by our company and committed to ensuring your experience the best it can be. Your chosen project staff and host family offers support as well, and they are familiar with working with international volunteers and accustomed to answering questions and providing guidance. Volunteers also have access to our Argentina coordinator’s mobile number for emergencies. With longer assignments, our field staff visits regularly (every 2-4 weeks) to ensure the experience is meeting your expectations. Sometimes an assignment may be too far to visit physically, so staff members will touch-base via phone/email. You are also welcome to stop in the offices at any time. You are never alone.
Specific details regarding accommodations, food and contact details for our local coordinator will be provided in personalized volunteer placement documentation prior to arrival.
Frequently asked questions - Argentina
Application Information
- When should I apply for a volunteer in Argentina program?
- What happens once I submit my documents and application to Global Crossroad?
- How long does it take to process my application to volunteer in Argentina?
- What documents do I need to submit with my application to volunteer in Argentina?
- Are there any necessary requirements to participate in volunteer in Argentina projects?
Visa Information
Placement Information
- Who manages the volunteer in Argentina projects?
- hat are the daily schedules while volunteering in Argentina?
- Where are volunteer opportunities in Argentina located?
- What is the language spoken in Argentina?
- When are volunteer in Argentina projects available?
- How long can I volunteer in Argentina?
Arrival and Departure Information
- Who will arrange my flight to Argentina?
- At which airport should I arrive to volunteer in Argentina?
- If my assignment begins on Monday, when should I arrive in Argentina?
- Will someone pick me from the airport? If so, how will I know who they are and where they are?
- What should I do if my flight is delayed?
- How can I get to my accommodations from the airport, if I did not connect with Global Crossroad's local representative in the airport?
- What do I need prior to departure from my home country?
- If I want to arrive earlier than when my assignment begins, where do I stay and who will organize the accommodations?
- When should I depart from Argentina?
- From which airport shall I depart?
- Who will bring me to the airport for my departure?
Living Accommodation and Food
- Who will arrange my accommodations and what are they?
- Are singles rooms available?
- If I arrive with my friend, or girlfriend/boyfriend, can we stay together?
- Will there be other foreign volunteers/interns at my placement?
- What are the bathroom facilities like?
- What are the laundry arrangements?
- Can I use appliances if I bring them from my home country?
- What are the local cuisines? Who manages my meals?
- Is the running tap water safe for drink?
- Are there hot and cold-water facilities available?
- Will bottled water be provided?
Health and Safety
- How safe is Argentina?
- What are the principle health risks in Argentina?
- Is the food safe if I buy it from a street vendor?
- What are the sanitary conditions in Argentina?
Money
- Are ATMs easily available? If yes, which debit and credit cards are accepted?
- What is the local currency and how do I know the exchange rate?
- Where should I exchange my money?
- How much money should I bring with me?
- Is it safe to carry cash with me?
Communication
- How do I contact with Global Crossroad's local coordinator?
- How do I contact my family and friends once I arrive in Argentina?
- How can my family members contact me?
- Can I bring my telephone from my home country?
Culture & Customs
- Is there a special dress code that I should follow while staying in Argentina?
- What should I know about religious conduct in Argentina?
- How do I respect the people of Argentina?
More Information about Argentina
Climate
- What is weather like in Argentina?
- Official Holidays in Argentina
- What about tipping in Argentina?
- Materials to Bring
NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is generic information and should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly. Participants should consult Global Crossroad or travel advisors to verify this information.
