Volunteer in Argentina

Argentina is a vibrant and colorful country! It is officially known as the Argentine Republic. Its 1,068,296 square miles makes it second only in size to Brazil and the 8th largest country in the world. Located between the great Andes Mountains (to the west) and the boundless Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, Argentina shares borders with Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Argentina’s population is comprised of a large number of European immigrants and the resulting lifestyle experience is similar to the way of life in Italy and Spain. The country boasts multi-faceted and fascinating cultures. Argentina volunteers experience this broad assortment, as well as many common local traditions, during their stay.

IFRE's volunteer programs in Argentina are located in and around the extraordinary city of Córdoba – the capital of the Córdoba Province and Argentina's second industrial center. There are many preserved historical buildings from the noteworthy colonial era. Córdoba is a university city with the oldest university in all of Argentina – the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba was founded in 1613. An amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site is located within the city limits. Córdoba is a pristine and admirable example of a developing city maintaining its culture-filled, picturesque past.

Work Projects and Locations

IFRE’s volunteer programs in Argentina provide numerous options for volunteers to choose from located in and around the splendid city of Cordoba.Volunteer programs in Argentina include:

Volunteer Program Fees & Dates

Start Dates: Volunteer programs starts on the following (first and third Monday of each month)

IFRE is a 501(c)3 organization, so your program fee will be tax deductible. IFRE Volunteers is proud to offer an extensive assortment of programs at very reasonable prices (and may rank “best priced and best value” among the many volunteer abroad organizations in the USA/Europe/New Zealand). Our programs are now more affordable than ever. We are proud to focus on the humanitarian aspect of our business, not the profit. We work very hard and smart to keep costs down, especially for you the volunteer, as we know the value of your donated time and efforts. We remain devoted to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all volunteers involved. Below is a brief summary of the program fee and services that IFRE Volunteers offers. IFRE fees comprise of two separate fees. An application fee of $349 USD (covers advertising, staff/office expenses, etc.) and a nominal weekly program fee (covers room/board, insurance, field support, etc).

Spanish Language Program in Argentina

Are you considering improving your Spanish language skills? Then IFRE's Argentinean Spanish Language Program is the perfect choice.

IFRE currently offers highly affordable Spanish language classes. These classes are exclusive to IFRE volunteers participating in the Argentina volunteer program. In Argentina, IFRE partners with a highly reputable Spanish school. They employ qualified and experienced Spanish teachers and offer the most intensive and effective Spanish courses in Argentina. In this program, volunteers work at their volunteer project and learn Spanish simultaneously. For example, volunteers can take Spanish classes from 9:00-11:00 AM (before lunch) followed by volunteer activities. Alternatively, volunteers may take Spanish classes from 3:00-4:00 PM (after their day's volunteer work). Most of the projects are located close to the Spanish school, so it is possible for volunteers to design a personal schedule. IFRE invites you to improve your Argentinean experience by learning or improving your Spanish.

Arrangement of Room/Food/Supervision

IFRE manages your living accommodations in Argentina. Your hostel or guesthouse is located in a charming neighborhood in the city of Córdoba. Córdoba boasts numerous exciting opportunities for volunteers to see a city with a bright future which maintains echoes of its colonial and culture-rich past. Córdoba's vibrant culture has produced a number of influential writers and its own musical style known as “El Cuarteto” (in addition to classical, jazz, rock, pop and techno). There are also many monuments, lively festivals, pleasant theaters and a pulsing nightlife. Volunteers reside in accommodations located just minutes from the downtown area. This unique living situation is often conducive to fellow volunteers getting to know each other.. These accommodations also house our local operator's headquarters – ensuring vital and constant contact with our in-country coordinators. Our field staff visits volunteers regularly and always happy to help our volunteers in any way needed

Argentina Volunteer Program Free Time

For the duration of their project, volunteers have weekends free. There are a number of things to see and do during this time off. While IFRE does not arrange activities during this time off, our local staff, members and coordinators can provide priceless assistance in making appropriate arrangements for travel throughout Argentina. Most volunteers use this time for self-exploration and countrywide travel. Argentina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world offering plentiful opportunities for an amazingly unique experience. Please feel free to use the resources offered by our Argentinean staff members – travel tips, advice and publications about Argentina.

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