Experience living in vibrant South America through engaging, community work. Try the tango, taste savory empanadas, and practice your Spanish with friendly locals! While in Argentina volunteering, you'll discover the daily life of a new culture.
On our volunteer programs in Argentina, you'll be connected with local organizations to create lasting impact in the community. On our Argentina volunteer programs you can:
- Support early childhood development while playing with children
- Work with horses to help children through therapy at a rehabilitation center
- Study medicine in Argentina alongside doctors and nurses and gain first-hand experience
- Create opportunities for societal change through a human rights project
- Assist animals and provide the loving care that they deserve
Our main base in the metropolitan city of Cordoba, Argentina's second largest city and the capital of the Cordoba Province. We also offer Conservation near the town of Puerto Madryn in Patagonia. Our full-time staff in Argentina are there to support you 24/7 as you need it.
There are many exciting things to do while volunteering in Argentina. You can visit the the historic Spanish downtown or the enormous Mar Chiquita salt lake. Go on adventurous hikes along the trails in the Andes Mountain Range or swim in the beautiful rivers of the sierras. Weekends in the city you can visit museums, cafes and street fairs while mingling with volunteers from around the world. On weekdays you'll be busy working on your project, learning Spanish and living like a local.
Projects available in Argentina
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Medicine Internships with Spanish in Argentina for Teenagers
See this project- Price: $3,275 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $650 USD
- Start Date: Summer/Winter Break
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 15-18
Radio Journalism Internship in Argentina
See this project- Price: $2,550 USD for 1 week
- Extra Weeks: $450 USD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 1 week
- Ages: 16 or over
Human Rights Internship in Argentina
See this project- Price: $2,550 USD for 1 week
- Extra Weeks: $450 USD
- Start Date: Anytime
- Minimum Duration: 1 week
- Ages: 16 or over
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Meet the team in Argentina
Where we are based in Argentina
Cordoba
You’ll be based in Cordoba. This city has good public transport links over short and long distances. Traveling is therefore extremely convenient.
If you enjoy nature, there are many hiking adventures in the nearby mountains. Enjoy the outdoors of Parque Sarmiento, and admire the historical sites in Plaza San Martin. There are also many local museums and art galleries to visit, and the hip neighborhood of Güemes has cafes, restaurants, and a weekend street fair.
Argentina has delicious local cuisine. Try the famous emapanadas, Cordoba’s most famous flavor being criolla, or spend the weekend at an asado with friends or sipping mate in the park.
Puerto Madryn
Conservation volunteers stay at “La Esperanza'' wildlife refuge, around 80km north of the city of Puerto Madryn. It has 12km of beautiful coastline on the San Matías Gulf and covers an area of 6,700 hectares. Guanacos, pumas, sea lions and other species live there throughout the year. Every year it is visited by southern right whales, orcas, humpback whales and dolphins.
Puerto Madryn is a city in the northeast of the Chubut province in Argentina. The city is located on the shores of the Golfo Nuevo, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is considered the gateway to the Valdés peninsula, declared in 1999 as a World Heritage Site by Unesco and a Biosphere Reserve since 2015. It is one of the most important tourism centers in the entire region and the country, also considered as the national capital of diving.
What it looks like to volunteer in Argentina
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Cordoba is the historical capital of Argentina and was founded by the Spanish in 1573.
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Our volunteer projects in Argentina work alongside local communities to support initiatives in healthcare, animal care, human rights, and childhood development.
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Volunteers in Argentina join together to experience the culture together and make a difference on weekly organized social activities.
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Shop for local fruit and veggies at the farmer's market located in front of the office weekly and practice your Spanish with locals.
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Witness the historical cowboy "gaucho" culture while on a horseback riding weekend expedition.
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Spend a long weekend to visit the desert in Salta.
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Other favorite weekend trips out of the city are to the jungle and waterfalls of Iguazu.
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For both the veggie and meat lover, a delicious weekend asado, or barbecue, is sure to leave an impression of Argentine flavor.
Is Argentina on your bucket list?
Read our blog about the 5 Things to Expect when Traveling to Argentina and learn more about the culture of this beautiful country!
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Safety and staff support
Your safety and security is our prime concern. We have many procedures and systems to ensure you have the support you need to enjoy your trip with peace of mind. Our Projects Abroad staff are available 24 hours a day to help, and will be on hand to make sure you settle in well at your accommodation and placement. If you encounter any problems, they will be available to help at any time.
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This placement is fully researched, safety audited, and risk assessed in accordance with the British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector.
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