Most placements are with Argentine not-for-profit organizations in Buenos Aires but there are also some internship opportunities now available in Northwest Argentina (various locations.) Your final destination will be determined by the type of placement you are seeking. Please be clear in your essay if you wish to be placed in Buenos Aires.

Internship opportunities primarily focus on the following areas: Education and Youth Outreach, Environment, Health Care and Nutrition, Arts and Culture, Building Projects, Human Rights and Law, Political Awareness and Fundraising. More specifically, activities range from teaching English, tutoring, organizing recreational activities, constructing school gardens, and building awareness for health issues, to fundraising, institutional support, and working on marketing and communication strategies.

The language & internship program is ideal for students with just 2 semesters of Spanish, while those with 4 semesters of Spanish may opt for the internship-only program. Language students begin their program with 4 weeks of intensive group language lessons for 20 hours each week. The internship placement begins on week 3 and language lessons continue until a total of 80 hours have been completed. Internship-Only participants will begin their placements immediately after orientation.

Interested applicants are required to fill out an application form and submit a resume and short essay about what they want to do - prior to acceptance into the program. We will take your language ability, length of desired placement, career goals, work experience, and coursework into account when considering your placement. This allows us to find the best fit for you based on your interests and the needs of the host-organization. All placements are customized and we do not offer a 'stable' of placements to choose from.

Location

Buenos Aires and various locations in Northwest Argentina

Internships Fields

• Arts and Culture
• Building Projects
• Community Development
• Education and Youth
• Gender Issues
• Health Care and Nutrition
• Human Rights and Law
• Indigenous Communities
• Institutional Support
• Sustainable Development

Student Eligibility

• At Least 18 Years of Age
• 2-4 Semesters of College-Level Spanish
• Minimum stay of one month is required
• Relevant Academic Background and/or Work Experience in Desired Field

Inclusions

• Customized Internship Placement in the Host City
• Airport Pick-up
• Pre-departure Packet
• 24/7 Oversight
• Visa Assistance
• Farewell
• On-site Orientation

Additional Expenses

• Airfare to/from Argentina
• Housing - Accommodation cost are extra: Options include home-stays with Argentine families which includes meals, or private and shared lodgings - all of which are fully furnished and centrally located. All housing-related costs during the period of the placement are included in the housing fee listed below, including water, gas, electricity, etc.
• Buenos Aires
  • Homestay w/meals: $575/month
  • Private apartment: $700 - $1200/month
  • Shared apartment: $350 - $460/month
• Northwest Argentina
  • Homestay w/meals (breakfast and lunch): $360/month (in a shared room)
  • Homestay w/meals (breakfast and lunch): $420/month (in a private room)
  • Hostel w/ breakfast and internet: $224/month
• Meals
• Health Insurance ($80)
• Visa Application Fee
• Airport Pickup
  • Personal Transfer: approximately $25
  • Bus: $8-$10 (bus) plus taxi
• Optional Language Classes
  • Language classes can be private, group, or a combination of the two. They may occur before, during, and/or after the placement, and will be highly tailored to the participant's needs within his or her placement. Online testing will be part of the application procedure, and a language class recommendation will be made based on the candidate's score. Some amount of language classes during the candidate's stay will always be encouraged, despite the test scores.
  • Cost: Group and private classes can be mixed and matched according to the student's needs. We offer 10 and 20 hour per week group classes.
  • Buenos Aires
  • Group language classes: $9/hr (maximum of 5 students per class)
  Private language classes: $13/hr.
  • Northwest Argentina
  • Group & private classes: $10/hr

  Stipend

  None