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Supporting Impoverished Children

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4 - 16 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

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Destaques

  • Cook up life skills, teach English with flair, or become the sports champion these kids deserve. Your options are boundless, and your impact is limitless.
  • Dive into our flexible volunteer opportunities where you can unleash a spectrum of skills, creating a brighter future for vulnerable children.
  • Help build a structured after-school haven, where your planning transforms mundane afternoons into dynamic, engaging experiences.
  • Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Buenos Aires! Gain Spanish proficiency through daily interactions.
  • Collaborate with trailblazers from every corner of the globe. Work towards a collective goal and forge friendships that last a lifetime. Your journey is not just a chapter; it's a legacy.

Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais

Sobre o programa

Spend time as a volunteer in child development and provide kids in socially vulnerable positions with activities and extra-curricular engagement.

About the Program

As a volunteer, you will work with impoverished children and kids from socially vulnerable populations. The organization provides homeless children with shelter, food, schooling, and recreational activities in various children’s homes that are open 24/7. As a volunteer you will be ...

Sobre o programa

About the Program

As a volunteer, you will work with impoverished children and kids from socially vulnerable populations. The organization provides homeless children with shelter, food, schooling, and recreational activities in various children’s homes that are open 24/7. As a volunteer you will be able to choose from a variety of different projects including leading art, drama, or music classes, cooking, teaching English, playing sports, or accompanying the children on special outings. This job’s flexibility and wide range of tasks is ideal for an volunteer with multiple skills they’d like to share in order create better lives for vulnerable children.

Your tasks

You will help create a structured after school environment and build connections with the community. You will plan activities such as theater, dance, technology, and English programming, as well as tutor and assist students with homework. Be a part of the organizational and support system of this institution that works with over 100 youth. Make up games and incorporate learning into each lesson, while developing connections with local kids.

Participants can gain Spanish skills through this immersive volunteering experience as they use the language everyday conversing with children and in their free time activities.You can also gain extra Spanish practice with Mente Argentina's intensive short-term Spanish course during the first part of your volunteer experience.

Your benefits

Program coordinators from Mente Argentina provide pickup from the airport and 24 hour assistance to make sure your stay in Buenos Aires runs smoothly without any problems. We pay close attention to put interns in positions that match their abilities and interests, and give them support through the process of applying. The weekly outings and societal activities we offer help participants become familiar with and understand the Argentine lifestyle and really feel like a part of the community. You will heighten your global familiarity and get a better idea of the culture of Latin America through cross-cultural understanding. And last but not least, you get to know and cooperate with people from all over the world to achieve a collective goal and make friends for a lifetime.



Dia típico

Being part of the program includes some hours of volunteering paired with free Mente activities in order to get to know Buenos Aires and also make some new friends.

In the morning, the volunteers usually meet up and start organizing their activities and schedules, for example around 9AM. They will ...

Dia típico

Being part of the program includes some hours of volunteering paired with free Mente activities in order to get to know Buenos Aires and also make some new friends.

In the morning, the volunteers usually meet up and start organizing their activities and schedules, for example around 9AM. They will plan the activities in order to support the kids. Those volunteers who arrange cultural and educational activities for older students will work during the afternoons. After traveling home to their apartments or host families, the volunteers can enjoy their free time and join the free Mente Argentina activities such as city tours, happy hours and meet ups. 

The program is very flexible and the exact tasks and schedules are being defined with respect to the volunteers interests, skills and schedules.


Actividades em tempo livre

Activities included in the program fee (at no extra charge):

  • Buenos Aires City Tour
  • Tigre and Delta Tour
  • La Boca, San Telmo & Puerto Madero Tour
  • Tango Lessons
  • La Bomba Percussion show
  • Buenos Aires Pub Crawl
  • Buenos Aires Graffiti
  • Mente Argentina Nights & Many more...

Actividades em tempo livre

Activities included in the program fee (at no extra charge):

  • Buenos Aires City Tour
  • Tigre and Delta Tour
  • La Boca, San Telmo & Puerto Madero Tour
  • Tango Lessons
  • La Bomba Percussion show
  • Buenos Aires Pub Crawl
  • Buenos Aires Graffiti
  • Mente Argentina Nights & Many more...


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico)

Requisitos de Educação

a nível High School

Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

necessário

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Mente Argentina

The indicated fees include the stay in a student residence. It is possible to stay in a shared apartment, homestay or a private apartment instead. The fees for those vary as indicated in the accommodation description below. 
Other included services are:

  • Official International Volunteer Certificate granted by Mente Argentina
  • Exclusive Accommodation in the best areas of Buenos Aires: Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte or Recoleta (all utilities and expenses included)
  • 1 Week of Intensive Spanish Lessons (Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm).
  • Full access to Mente Argentina Tours & Activities
  • Private Airport Pick Up
  • Private Airport Drop Off
  • Welcome Orientation
  • Mente Argentina Welcome Kit (calling card, insider's city guide, maps, and more)
  • Health Club Membership: Free Gym membership included
  • Mente Argentina ISIC Global Discount Card
  • Tango Lessons
  • Conversation Language Exchange Partner
  • Mente Argentina On-site assistance & Support Services 24/7

Recepção no aeroporto em Ministro Pistarini Airport

Our driver will pick up the volunteer at one of the two local airports, EZE or AEP. The driver will be informed about the arrival time and flight number and double check the arrival time. He will wait for the volunteer in the arrival area right customs with a sign with the volunteer's name. The driver will bring the volunteer to his accommodation and will be in contact with the local coordinators who will meet the volunteer upon arrival.

Alojamento

All of our accommodation options are located in the most exclusive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires such as Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte or Recoleta, close to public transportation, so that you can safely and easily navigate the city during your stay. 

*Please feel free to ask us about special discounts for groups or longer stays

Alimentos e Bebidas

With the student residence housing option and the host family option there is an optional meal plan available.

Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) em Buenos Aires. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Argentina. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Argentina proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em Argentina deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Argentina. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

The program is available during the whole year, starting every Monday. 
The volunteer can move into the accommodation included in the program during the weekend before program start. We recommend participants to arrive 1-2 days before program start in order to settle.
The minimum stay for volunteering are 4 weeks but we recommend longer stays in order to get familiar with the organization and the tasks and improve the languages skills.
Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

4 semanas (estadia min.) 2.019€
8 semanas 3.195€
12 semanas 4.273€
16 semanas (estadia máx.) 5.351€
Preços médios 419€/semana

Preços do programa

419€ por semana 4 - 16 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

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Duração

4 - 16 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Mente Argentina durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


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Mente Argentina

Excelente 4.4 rating (15 revisões)

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Sobre o projecto

Mente Argentina has designed a tailor-made volunteer experience in Argentina. Immerse yourself in Argentine culture and make a difference abroad.

Conheça seu anfitrião

Based in Buenos Aires, Mente Argentina is an organization founded to provide international education opportunities and top quality personal support for international students through dynamic, individualized immersion programs. We strive to provide innovative programming that allows students to enjoy Argentina in a unique and different way while, at the same time, facilitating academic achievement and promoting global competence and personal growth.

Mente Argentina has partnered with several volunteer organizations & NGOs in Argentina that are in need of international volunteers who are passionate, hardworking, and ready to make a difference. You will see things from a new perspective as you engage with the people and the language, actively absorbing Argentinean culture.

As part of the Mente Argentina Volunteer Program you will work on locally run projects that benefit the community and improve the environment in which they live.

Why choose Mente Argentina?

Mente Argentina is recognized as the leading and largest organization in Study Abroad, Spanish, Internships and Volunteer Programs in Argentina. As the leading organization in Argentina, Mente Argentina has developed diverse ways to support international students as they navigate the many challenges – academic, financial, and cultural – of coming to Argentina to study, experience, learn and grow. 

With Mente Argentina, you are free to focus on being a student, improve your Spanish language skills, gain global competence, and enjoy a dynamic world city. Our students not only witness another culture, but also actively experience and participate in the Argentine way of life through an immersion-based approach.

Here at Mente, we love Argentina and providing international education experiences to students from all over the world. This passion is directly translated into our programs and the unique services we deliver. As we offer programs solely in Argentina, we possess a great deal of specialized local knowledge we are enthusiastic about sharing with our participants. 

By choosing Mente Argentina, you’ve got a true local partner for a positive and rewarding experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

More reasons to choose Mente Argentina

Mente Argentina Values

Mente Argentina has emerged as a leader in the field of Argentina-based international education by committing to strong organization Values.

Local Expertise

We offer programs solely in Argentina, we possess a great deal of specialized local knowledge we are enthusiastic about sharing with our participants.

Connect with Argentines

Because one of our main objectives is to introduce you to the Argentine life and the Argentine people. Our programs will allow you to connect with locals and make friends for life!

Unique Services & Program Benefits

Because we offer Unique Program Services and Benefits, including Mente Argentina Card, bilingual staff which will help you to make the most of your experience, coordinators available 24/7, Exclusive Accommodation in Buenos Aires, unique Excursions, Tours & Activities and much more!!

Academic Credit

100% of all our international students who wanted to transfer credit to their home universities have been able to do it.

Genuine Passion

We love Argentina, and we love what we do, so it´s easy to pass along this passion to each and every aspect of our program. We want you to enjoy Argentina doing what you like the most.

Why volunteer in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina?

Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do in our Volunteer Program.

If you choose to volunteer in Buenos Aires, you will have the chance to spend time with people you might not otherwise meet, and get have a hands-on experience with local culture. Not only will your time with us enrich your life, but your work on our volunteer programs will contribute to our ongoing effort to bridge the cultural, social, and economic gap which currently exists in Argentina.

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness and understanding between cultures, which provides the platform for positive change.

Mente Argentina knows that there are many people out there with a lot to give, but often little time. We have designed our Volunteer Program in Buenos Aires with the idea that each person's efforts can really make a difference in the lives of many Argentineans even in a short time frame.

Our goal is to make your volunteer experience in Argentina run as smoothly as possible. Mente Argentina has a team of experienced travel advisors who will consider your interests, budget, language level, goals, and travel plans to select a Volunteer Program that is just right for you.

We are here to make sure your volunteer experience is fun, organized, and productive:

  • Mente Argentina offers volunteer placements in many popular fields including international business, journalism, medicine, law, human rights, marketing, and more.
  • Mente Argentina works directly with the most important local volunteer organizations to ensure they get support both financially and from volunteers. Part of your program fee will go directly to the coordinators and organization to help them finance their projects. A constant flow of volunteers means that these people and communities are receiving constant support. 
  • Experience volunteering abroad is rapidly becoming a prerequisite or strongly encouraged experience for jobs in today’s global economy.
  • Mente Argentina Volunteer Participants can often receive university credit for their volunteer placement in Argentina.
  • The Mente ArgentinaTeams made up of experienced consultants who have the skills to identify concretevolunteer needs within non-profit organizations seeking international volunteers.
  • Volunteering in another country is an entirely new way to learn how to adapt to and navigate different work environments.
  • From day 1, you will have the constant support of a personal program coordinator from Mente Argentina!
  • Compliance to all the legal and formal requirements of your volunteer placement is guaranteed.
  • Mente Argentina, as intermediary between the volunteer and the host organization, will provide constant and fluent communication.
  • 24 - Hour Support is available to assist you with personal, social, legal, and other issues that you may have during your stay in Argentina.
  • The opportunity to travel and go on tours with other Mente Argentina Participants.
  • Exclusive Accommodation in the best neighborhoods of Buenos Aires (Palermo, Barrio Norte, Recoleta) during your stay. All Utilities included..
  • Mente Argentina’s unique cultural activities like exclusive tours, dance classes, seminars, concerts, and many others. (Check our Excursions & Activities section for details).

15 revisões · rating4.4

Danielle rating4.6

2016 at Supporting Impoverished Children

Hi, my name is Daniella; I’m from Maryland in the USA. I came here for the five week volunteered program with street children; it was definitely an experience that I would never forget. I never seen that much poverty in the United States, that face on, and it will break down any conception you ...
Hello, I’m Julia and I were with Mente Argentina for a month. I did volunteering with children from a shelter; I had such a nice time meeting these kids. I also was doing Spanish classes in the mornings and I love it, they were so much fun, I improved a lot. People here are so friendly, and ...
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m 18 years old. I came here to volunteer with Mente Argentina for two and a half weeks. I basically all these kids were coming off the streets, we would feed them and give them clothes. And during the school year they would have classes. These kids have been on the streets ...
Savanna Unknown rating4.6

2015 at Supporting Impoverished Children

While in Buenos Aires I worked with children that were living in a Villa, and Argentine slum, with the support of Mente Argentina. Through my time there I got to know a unique side of the city while greatly improving my Spanish skills. ..
Alexander Jähnig rating5

2023 at NGO Management Internship

I have been working for 4 weeks as a volunteer for 2 NGOs in Buenos Aires, organized by Mente Argentina. The work was very interesting, rewarding and gave me an insight how NGOs operate in Argentina. Another highlight were the weekly organized events by Mente who did everything to make the stay as ...
Susan Chalmers rating5

2020 at NGO Management Internship

Chose Mente after a lot of internet research, but really, one feels very nervous when they are spending a good chunk of money and then just hoping beyond hope that you have chosen the best overseas study program. What a relief it was to be hosted in Buenos Aires by the professional, fun and kind ...

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