Location:

San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Education

Duration:

1-3 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

The medium sized town or Junin de los Andes (near Bariloche) needs seasonal volunteers and interns to help with a community school. Catering primarily to the poorer children of the area, the school relies on the community's support as well as international volunteers to provide these kids with opportunities they probably would not otherwise have. Participants are invited to visit during the South American summer (Nov. - April) and assist with teaching, construction, tree planting, childcare, sports, painting, farming and many other activities. Placement includes a bus ticket from Buenos Aires to Junin de los Andes and accommodation in an on-site volunteer house. This is a great opportunity to visit the adventure travel region of Argentina and get to know the magnificence of Patagonia!

* Help those in need while experiencing Patagonia to the fullest * Great project for those wishing to do hands on, physical projects * Spanish immersion * Within a few hours of Bariloche * Work and live in the shadows of the Andes Mountains

ELI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works hard at keeping costs low while maintaining excellent program with high standards in academics. We at ELI believe that study abroad is valuable educational experience that every student should have the opportunity to embark on.

Setting Description:

Located a few hours from Bariloche in prime adventure travel country (think rafting, hiking, skiing, biking, glaciers), Junin de los Andes is a quiet town of about 10,000 people.

Cost:

Cost in US$ Varies by duration, starting at USD 1,250 for 4 weeks Cost Includes Housing In-country orientation/Training In-country staff support Written materials pre-departure