Major FAQ-Argentina

	About Argentina volunteer program (In General)
	Applying for the Argentina volunteer program?
	Airport and Arrival Information
	Room and Food
	Visa
	Health and safety
	Vaccination
	Money Matter
	Field Support and supervision
	Communication
	Climate of Argentina
	Materials to Bring
	Gift for Host Family and Project

Materials to Bring:

Most items of daily use are available in Argentina at a reasonably cheap price. However, we suggest volunteers pack the following items:

• Camera
• Mobile phone (you can use your mobile phone after changing the sim card). NOTE: only bring cell phones that have multi-national coverage. You cannot switch to a new card here on the local phone system without being a resident and having a receipt for your phone on you.
• Sleeping bag
• Mosquito repellents
• Insect repellents
• Sun-block
• Work gloves (if joining conservation or construction project)
• Some books about Argentina
• Map of Argentina
• Toiletries
• First aid kit
• Flash light
• Electricity adapter/converter (electricity is on the same system as in the United States )
• Sunglasses
• Shoes/boots (for work and travel)
• Towel
• Hot weather clothing but not overly-skimpy (conservative clothing)
• Jeans or pants or skirts
• Swimsuit
• Long-sleeve shirt and jacket for cooler areas
• Raingear (especially during the rainy season)