Community Service & Spanish in Buenos Aires
| Argentina
Immerse yourself in the language & culture of Argentina through community service!
This program combines community service and Spanish language classes in Argentina to familiarize you with its amazing culture and to understand the challenges and needs of this vast South American city. This is an ideal program if you need community service hours for your high school. Community service experiences include education opportunities with youth, assisting after-school programs, and working with community support groups such as soup kitchens.
Dates & Price
jun 28 - jul 25 (28 days) $5,250
Program at a Glance
Ages: 15 - 18
Minimum Group Size: 4 participants
Maximum Group Size: 10 participants
Focus: Community service, Spanish
Level of Spanish: A basic level of is recommended
Accommodation: Homestay
Airport Code: EZE (Ezeiza International Airport)
Program Location: Buenos Aires
What's Included
Room & Board | Tuition | Community Service Placement | Onsite Directors | Excursions | Cultural Activities | Airport Transfers | International Medical Insurance
Highlights
Spanish classes at a certified Cervantes Institute in Buenos Aires weeks 1 & 2 (40 hours).
Personalized community service placement weeks 3 & 4.
Cultural activities to engage with the very best of Buenos Aires.
Excursion to Uruguay.
Navigate the Tigre river delta and boat canals.
Visit a Gaucho Ranch.
Details
Airport pickup (EZE) by program director.
Spanish classes are included the first two weeks as an essential component to enhance the community service portion of your program which is during the second two weeks.
There is no better way to use your Spanish and experience a full cultural immersion than through community service!
Share your time, ideas, and skills with local Argentinians and discover their culture in a unique way.
Live with a local homestay and learn more about the society, its realities, and its challenges.
Perform community service in the mornings during weeks 2 and 3.
The community service coordinator will work with you to best determine your placement. You will be assigned specific tasks based on your skills, Spanish level, and areas of interest, as well as the organization's needs. The tasks assigned depend on the placement.
Come with an open-mind and be prepared for a transformative experience!
typical day
Morning: Breakfast with your homestay and commute to your Spanish classes or community service project.
Midday: Break for lunch.
Afternoon: Cultural activities and leisure time.
Evening: Dinner at homestay, relax, and a good night's sleep.
