Immerse Yourself In Argentine Culture… (trip)

Immerse Yourself In Argentine Culture By Helping Teachers On A Volunteer In Argentina Program.

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30 Days, from $2,180* per person. Year-round.

Accommodations: Comfort. Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)

Overview of Immerse Yourself In Argentine Culture By Helping Teachers On A Volunteer In Argentina Program.

This program is offered in a number of locations around Argentina:  Posadas, Misiones in the north-eastern corner of country; San Juan, the capital city of the province of San Juan in the Cuyo region; San Miguel de Tucuman located in the northwest of the country; and Chilecito, La Rioja located 200 km west of the capital city of La Rioja.  Other possible options included:  Avellaneda (Sante Fe), Catamarca, Córdoba, Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut), General Pico (La Pampa), La Rioja, Mar del Plata (Province of Buenos Aires), Mendoza, Neuquén, Resistencia (Chaco), Rosario (Santa Fe), San Salvador and San Pedro (Jujuy), Salta, San Luis, Santa Fe, San Rafael (Mendoza), and Tandil (Province of Buenos Aires).

As a GeoVisions volunteer it may be possible to:

    * Assist appointed teachers in their daily tasks in the teaching of English.
    * Help with language phonetics and cultural studies.
    * Organize conversational workshops.
    * Help in tasks such as co-teaching following guidelines provided beforehand.
    * Organize and participate in extra curricular outings in English such as picnics, visits to museums, etc.
    * Give one or 2 talks per month on relevant cultural aspects of their home country or any other topic of their knowledge (subject to approval), depending on the qualifications offered, which has been researched and/or prepared at home.
    * Assist with the promotion of educational exchange programs abroad.
    * Interview students to prepare them for specific exams, other cultural and  “fun” activities proposed by volunteer.

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*Travel product and pricing information are the travel provider’s base estimates, published here as a convenience to TravelDragon users without verification by TravelDragon. Your actual price will vary depending upon length of trip, travel dates, number of traveling guests, transportation (e.g. airfare, rail passes, etc.), and optional service features such as room categories or individualized food requirements. This base price estimate may or may not include all necessary fees, taxes, government-imposed surcharges. Be sure to confirm availability, total price and trip details with the travel provider using the contact information provided here.

Max group size: 24

Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

  • Personalized Volunteer placement in Argentina, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
  • 2-day orientation in Buenos Aires, accommodation and most meals included and then a sleeper bus to Cordoba.
  • A comfortable, safe place to live in Cordoba, the basic amenities, all of your meals except lunch, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
  • An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Argentina.
  • In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
  • Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
  • Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
  • Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
  • Country-based airport transportation.
  • A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
  • Two-months membership at Pongo Resume to help volunteers get their experience recorded on their resume.
  • The President's Volunteer Service Award including a lapel pen, signed letter from President Barack Obama and a certificate.

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