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Teaching and Education Volunteer Program in Argentina - Cordoba

Teaching and Education Volunteer Program in Argentina - Cordoba

Eager to teach in Argentina - Córdoba? International Volunteer HQ’s Teaching and Education project is a great way for volunteers to get involved by sharing their culture and invaluable English language skills with local school children. Volunteers gain teaching experience and help improve access to education within the local community which can help children stay in school, continue on to further education and get better paying jobs to support themselves and their families.

Highlights:
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Affordable fees from AU$567 for 1 week
  • Includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner, airport pick up, orientation and 24/7 support
  • Engage and encourage local students in their education

  • Discover Córdoba’s historic Jesuit Block

  • Relax by the pool at the volunteer homestay

Key information

Improves access to quality education
Based in schools around Córdoba
Homestay accommodation
Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Fully hosted experience from AU$567 for 1 week
Durations from 1 - 24 weeks
Spanish language lessons available
Up to 5 hour volunteering a day

This program is ideal for:

Volunteers with a positive outlook who enjoy working with children or are aspiring teachers. No previous teaching experience is required as you’ll be working alongside qualified local teachers, but you will need to be able to speak and understand Spanish at an intermediate level.
Who is this program suited to?

What to expect and how you'll make an impact

Due to a range of social problems, students in disadvantaged parts of Córdoba often don’t get the chance to concentrate on school or finish their education. Instead they leave school prematurely and have to work to support their families.

As a Teaching and Education volunteer, you will act as a role model to students from a range of backgrounds. By helping to engage and educate young students, you can also encourage them to realise how the power of education can help their families to improve their situations and lives. Day-to-day teaching volunteer work varies, but generally consists of:

  • Assisting local teachers
  • Tutoring students in English, maths and science
  • Providing pronunciation and language guidance
  • Helping with other classroom activities

This project closes for school holidays from mid December to the end of February, and for two weeks in July. Volunteers will switch to another project during these periods.

Contributes to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education

Contributes to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education

More than half of all children and teens do not meet minimum proficiency standards in reading and mathematics. Quality education provides an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment and is key to preventing poverty, securing long-term employment and improving quality of life.

Why do Teaching and Education volunteering in Argentina - Córdoba?

When you join the Teaching and Education project in Argentina - Córdoba, you’ll be giving a hand to the local community while also developing personally and professionally by:

  • Improving access to education in Argentina - Córdoba
  • Helping students engage with learning
  • Practicing your Spanish
  • Developing your communication skills
  • Gaining teaching abroad experience
  • Immersing yourself in Argentinian culture
  • Exploring the beautiful Córdoba region

Volunteer requirements

  • Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program
  • Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide IVHQ with parental consent and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
  • All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to IVHQ prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
  • All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
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What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience

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Macy Geiger
05 Oct 2023

This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, meet new people, and help in the local community! I highly recommend!

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Boyd Long
04 Sep 2023

This program gives you the chance to meet amazing people, in the volunteer house and around the whole city. It is an opportunity to assist those who welcome help and who are grateful, kind hearted and honest. Do it for yourself, to grow to understand the world and the people who are on the other side of it; you never know, they might be just like you.

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Jenny Li
23 Aug 2023

This experience has made me a lot more independent. I've learned a lot about the culture in Argentina, and despite how different it is from the culture at home, I loved it. I met various new people, ranging from the other volunteers to the locals, and they were all very approachable. The people I've met have greatly impacted my life, and I will be forever grateful to them for helping me grow as a person. Advice I would give to someone who is hesitant about joining this program is to not be afraid of trying new things. The host family is very friendly and they will support you in any way they can to ensure that you have a smooth transition into your new environment. It might seem daunting at first, but once you get to know the locals, the volunteers, and the people at your placement, your experience will be absolutely lovely. Another piece of advice is to be open minded about the new culture you're entering. Perhaps it may take a while to get adjusted, but that's all part of the experience!

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Melissa Gonzalez
29 Mar 2023

Don’t miss out on a life changing experience! Go in with a positive, flexible attitude and an open mind. The experience will leave such an impact on you and the friends that you make along the way will be lifelong. Getting to work with the community first hand and really seeing the impact I made in such a short period of time has inspired me to continue volunteering and giving back to communities that need it most. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing their faces light up with so much gratitude just by being there and I’ll never forget those student's tiny smiles and bright eyes, their happiness was so contagious. The local team and host families are also such a warm and loving group and I was made to feel like a member of the family from day one. It’s an experience I’ll cherish always.

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Lisa Krupp
20 Dec 2022

Volunteering with IVHQ is an excellent way to spend time in a new environment, learning about a different culture while also learning about your own strengths.

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Rebecca Cleveland
29 Jan 2021

I wish I had known about "Argentime" - I love the informal aspect of Argentina culture, from the siestas to the casual attitude to being on time. To someone from the States, this is such a different way of life. To a type-A person who thinks they will do all the volunteering possible, I say: relax, and be prepared for some informality and less structure at placements than you expect. Since I only had a month here in Argentina, I felt I could make the most difference by submitting a proposal for a Booster Grant for my teaching placement. Being a volunteer in an entirely different culture is such an interesting way to get to know people. You communicate on such a basic level at first that there's just a lot of initial, total acceptance of differences that doesn't necessarily happen within your own culture. Some of my favorite moments were getting to know some of the fantastic, interesting people I volunteered with, conversations with the elderly people at the senior center, and helping the kids with their homework at the teaching placement. I also loved getting to explore Córdoba and practicing my Spanish. I'm so grateful for this experience, for how they welcomed me and everyone else, for the emphasis they place on building relationships, and for everything they are trying to accomplish.

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Volunteer Abroad in Argentina, Córdoba with IVHQ

Location

In the middle of Argentina, IVHQ’s Córdoba projects are set against the breathtaking backdrop of rolling hills and valleys which surround the city. Córdoba is home to Argentina’s second largest university and hundreds of thousands of students who give it a lively, modern flavour. You’ll find great markets, picturesque parks, pumping nightlife and masses of museums, cathedrals and cultural icons just waiting to be discovered.

Arrival and orientation

After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at the Ambrosio Taravella International Airport (COR) in Córdoba. Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee. We recommend that volunteers under the age of 18 travel internationally with a notarized letter of consent from their parents to support their documentation.

When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and taken to the volunteer accommodation in Córdoba. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.

If you are travelling in Argentina prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Córdoba on the day before your program orientation. Orientation is hosted by our Córdoba team and begins on the morning of your chosen start date. It covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Córdoba – an introduction to Argentina, culture and customs, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities, and an introduction to project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socialising.

Volunteer schedule example

First Day

On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.

Weekdays

Volunteers will have a morning or afternoon shift, which will last around 2 to 5 hours. A typical morning schedule is as follows:

7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation.
8:00 AM Volunteers travel to their placements to join local placement staff. Start time and daily workload depends on the project that the individual volunteer is participating on.
1:00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel back to the volunteer accommodation, go sightseeing, or do some shopping. If volunteers are taking Spanish language lessons, they will usually do this in the afternoon (or in the morning if they are volunteering in the afternoon).
8:00 PM Dinner at the volunteer accommodation.

Weekends

Maybe the rhythm of Córdoba’s famous cuarteto music will call to your feet, maybe you’ll forage for a flea market bargain, take a trip to the Che Guevara Museum, adventure in the mountains, try Argentina’s beloved Fernet and Coke or spend your time discovering the Jesuit Block. Maybe you’ll do it all and more, or just relax in a peaceful park and sip a coffee. In any case there’s no shortage of things to see and do during your free time in Córdoba. But if it’s time for a change of scene, Córdoba’s central location means it’s easy to hop on a plane or jump in a car or bus and visit Argentina’s buzzy capital, Buenos Aires, or pay a visit to the Mendoza wine region or the city of Rosario. If the outdoors are your thing, there’s plenty of trekking, mountain climbing, horseback riding, paragliding, and abseiling fun to be had in the Córdoba region and nearby.

Accommodation and WiFi

Volunteers are accommodated in a family homestay in Barrio El Refugio, a peaceful neighborhood, 15 - 20 minutes drive from Córdoba airport, and 30 minutes drive to the city center. Your hostess is also your coordinator so our local team will be very easy to approach and always available in case you need anything.

This two-story homestay has great facilities for volunteers, including a barbecue area and a swimming pool which is available in the summer. Bedrooms have single beds and bunk beds and you can expect to share a bedroom with one to three other volunteers of the same gender. Bathrooms with hot showers and western toilets are shared between no more than three other volunteers, and bedding and towels are provided.

A private room (without a private bathroom) can also be requested at an additional cost of US$70 (approximately AU$113) per week for a single room or US$105 (approximately AU$170) per week for a double room. This needs to be paid to our local team in Córdoba and needs to be arranged prior to arrival.

WiFi is available for volunteers to use at the homestay. You can also purchase a local SIM card with data for an unlocked mobile phone to keep connected.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner are served every weekday at the volunteer accommodation. On the weekend you will only be provided with breakfast, however, you will be provided with supplies so that you can prepare your own dinner.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you. Remember that you should be flexible and open to trying new foods and we will do our best to see that you are well taken care of.

Pricing

  • USD
Duration
Program Fee
Due 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
  • USD
1 week AU$567 Equivalent to AU$81/day
2 weeks AU$915 Equivalent to AU$65/day
3 weeks AU$1215 Equivalent to AU$58/day
4 weeks AU$1515 Equivalent to AU$54/day
5 weeks AU$1815 Equivalent to AU$52/day
6 weeks AU$2106 Equivalent to AU$50/day
8 weeks AU$2674 Equivalent to AU$48/day
10 weeks AU$3225 Equivalent to AU$46/day
12 weeks AU$3711 Equivalent to AU$44/day
16 weeks AU$4683 Equivalent to AU$42/day
20 weeks AU$5656 Equivalent to AU$40/day
24 weeks AU$6563 Equivalent to AU$39/day
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • In-country program orientation
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Airport pick-up
  • Personalised preparation tools, guides and check lists
  • Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Discounts on language lessons
  • Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
  • Certificate of International Volunteer Service

Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.

  • All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately AU$533) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services. IVHQ fees are priced in USD but you may elect to pay in AUD.
  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, lunch, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Cordoba generally find US$50 to be sufficient for weekly expenses, including in-country tours and optional Spanish lessons.

Free-time experiences & tours in Argentina

Take your volunteer experience to the next level with IVHQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Argentina! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Argentina program.

BBQ Night
BBQ Night

Experience an authentic home-made Argentinian BBQ with plenty of meat and vegetables.

AU$48
Buenos Aires Overnight Tour
Buenos Aires Overnight Tour

Experience a 2-day round trip tour to Buenos Aires.

AU$252
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Full Day)
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Full Day)

Enjoy a captivating 10 hour guided tour to any of the six different valleys and towns that you have to choose from.

AU$87
Buenos Aires Overnight Tour
Buenos Aires Overnight Tour

Experience a 2-day round trip tour to Buenos Aires.

AU$252
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Full Day)
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Full Day)

Enjoy a captivating 10 hour guided tour to any of the six different valleys and towns that you have to choose from.

AU$87
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Half Day)
Cordoba Mountain Tour (Half Day)

Enjoy a 4 hour guided tour to any of the six different valleys and towns that you have to choose from.

AU$58
BBQ Night
BBQ Night

Experience an authentic home-made Argentinian BBQ with plenty of meat and vegetables.

AU$48
Iguazu Falls Trip
Iguazu Falls Trip

Embark on a captivating three-day journey to witness the largest waterfall system in the world.

AU$1458
Private Virtual Spanish Language Lessons
Private Virtual Spanish Language Lessons

Improve your Spanish skills before volunteering abroad on the Buenos Aires program with our interactive one-to-one online language lessons.

From AU$210

Spanish language lessons

Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Argentina - Córdoba program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. IVHQ, therefore, strongly recommends that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Taught by professional Spanish teachers and tailored to each person’s specific needs, the classes run for one hour a day, Monday through Friday. The lessons are arranged with your IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure.

  • 1 hour, private lessons (5 hours per week): AU$126 per week

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Safety and support with IVHQ

Safety and support

IVHQ follows best practice and industry-leading health and safety procedures, which are regularly reviewed and optimized as part of the B Corporation recertification.

  • All volunteers encouraged to complete our interactive pre-departure training.
  • All local teams trained on best practice volunteer management & First Aid.
  • All IVHQ programs are required to adhere to IVHQ's Risk Management Policy.
  • All volunteers have access to 24/7 in-country support from our local team.
Learn more about IVHQ's safety

Essential country information

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 45.1 million
Languages Spanish
Currency Argentine Peso
Time zone UTC-03:00

Weather and climate

Like its topography, Argentina’s climate varies greatly. The climate ranges from subtropical in the north, to humid in the central regions, to sub-Antarctic in the south. Winter, from June to August, is the driest period of the year. The coldest months are June and July and the warmest month is January. Average annual temperatures in Buenos Aires range from 51°F to 83°F (11°C to 28°C).

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