Volunteering in Argentina: At a glance
- Volunteer work in Argentina available year-round
- 13 meaningful project options
- Projects based in and around Buenos Aires and Cordoba
- Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house or homestay
- Program fees include airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
- Affordable program fees from only $325 for 1 week
- Affordable Spanish language lessons available in Argentina or online
- Between 5 and 20 volunteers start in Argentina each month
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Volunteer opportunities in Argentina
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $640
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Nurture and support children from marginalized communities by assisting at a local soup kitchen. Help prepare and serve meals, as well as playing games and running activities for 4-12 year-olds.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help to keep children engaged and educated by assisting in daycare centers, kindergartens or soup kitchens. Play games, assist with basic lessons and provide a happy, fun environment for young children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help locals working towards shared goals and projects for the betterment of their communities. Assist with events, workshops, games and whatever is most important when you’re there!
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $710
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help charity-run organizations including schools and soup kitchens with important maintenance and renovation work.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $360
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Assist locals in small rural communities with maintenance and renovation of community spaces and local infrastructure. Suited to volunteers who like to use their hands and get involved in physical work.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help out in community centers for elderly people that aim to keep their days meaningful, interactive and interesting.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $770
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
This is a great opportunity to shadow and assist doctors and nurses in a modern healthcare environment. Help in one of the largest teaching clinics in Buenos Aires, or in smaller clinics, where a wide range of medical specialties are available.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $540
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Shadow and observe local professionals in community clinics across disadvantaged areas of Córdoba. Clinics provide general care, nursing services, dentistry, social services and other aspects of healthcare.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help to provide valuable care for young people with disabilities. Assist with a range of duties as required, working alongside local staff.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $640
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Get active and play games with local children from a disadvantaged neighborhood. Help them to learn new sports and practice their favorites, creating a positive environment in schools and on after school programs.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help arrange and run sport activities for disadvantaged children after school.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $640
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help local schools to teach English to students from low-income communities.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $325
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Assist local teachers or take classes under their supervision, with a focus on teaching English, math, science and other subjects.
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- Most affordable fees - as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel, we’re able to keep our fees low by partnering with a local organization in Argentina to support meaningful community projects and local employment.
- Superior support - your experienced IVHQ Program Manager, teamed with our local team in Argentina will ensure you feel supported every step of the way - from planning to volunteering.
- Responsible projects - we’re dedicated to ensuring that our projects are responsibly run and have sustainable positive impacts that are supporting local needs.
- Online training - as soon as you register on an IVHQ program, you will gain access to our interactive volunteer training to ensure you’re well prepared for your program.
- Safety-first - volunteer safety is a top priority for IVHQ and we have clear standards for risk management on each program. You can feel confident that you are placed with trustworthy institutions, organizations and families that have been screened by our local teams.
- New friendships - as an IVHQer, you’ll always be in the company of friendly locals and like-minded volunteer travelers who will quickly become your life-long friends.
- Epic weekend adventures - you’ll have your weekends free to explore Argentina with your new-found friends.
