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Trip | Volunteer, Conservation Programs in Argentina

Environmental Volunteer Work in an Organic Garden of a Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Quick Facts
about this position

Working hours

none

Minimum age

from 18 years

Education

gardening skills

Language skills

Spanish basic knowledge


About this position

Overview: conservation volunteer work in an organic garden in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The organic garden belongs to a psychiatric hospital, which is one of the few psychiatric hospitals in Buenos Aires. More than 1300 patients are taken care of in this institution. The organic garden was created by Argentinean volunteers in order to give the patients and the neighbored community a crafted space to see the growth of crops. But moreover, it is a place to learn and to share with others in the open-air. The working day includes cleaning the weeds, planting and harvesting in a sociable space full of mate and music. Volunteers can also learn about crops and landscaping. The coordinators and patients produce the pesticides and herbicides needed for the garden by themselves. They only use natural materials that assure an organic production. The patients working in or visiting the garden are in advanced stages of healing, which means the are close to a full recovery and their release. The garden is an excellent way to begin to reintegrate the patients into the community and society.



What to expect

Description: conservation volunteer work in an organic garden in Buenos 

As a conservation volunteer in the organic garden you will receive the following tasks:
  • Help with planting; watering and removing weeds are the main activities.
  • You should be patient with the patients who are looking for space  to relax. Listen to the psychologists and professionals who visit the garden and contribute ideas to share with the patients.
  • Implement recycling rules and the re-use of materials.
  • Always use every chance to talk to patients! It is a wonderful chance for them to learn to put trust in people and an opportunity for you as a volunteer to practice your Spanish.
  • Learn about environmental responsibility and implement organic initiatives. New ideas and a desire to build an ecological project are welcome!
You need to be in a good physical condition as your will have to kneel or be in uncomfortable positions while gardening. In addition, you need basic knowledge of gardening, working in gardens or a big desire to learn and to experiment. Availability: This project is available all year round. You can work from Monday to Friday in the morning, as many days as you want. Location: Barracas is only 20 minutes by bus from the centre of Buenos Aires and your Volunteers House.  It is a neighbourhood full of a mix of modest houses, old houses and many hospitals as the area is now home to the biggest hospitals in the city. 

Itinerary of your stay abroad

Volunteer abroad program

Start date of project

The volunteer projects run throughout the year. Therefore, we are open for your individual suggestion, which we are going to propose to our partner organisation.

Time of arrival

We recommend to arrange an arrival a few days prios to the start of the volunteer project. You can move in to your guest family up to 3 days before the official project start at no additional costs. You then have enough time to recover from the long flight, get to know your host family and make your first trips.

Arrival at the Airport

Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possible. One of the staff members of our partner organization will pick you up at the airport and bring you to your host family or your shared flat. He/she will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you cannot find a flight at the desired date, don’t worry. You can choose another one a few days earlier or later.

Orientation program

Within the first days of your arrival one of the team members of our partner organisation will pick you up and show you around. You will get to know the country and its people and you will be informed about Do’s and Dont’s. The program will be held with more volunteers at the same time. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know like-minded globetrotters. Your local contact person will provide you with further useful hints for a good starting point into a new lifestyle.

The project starts

On the first day of your project, you are usually accompanied by a member of our local partner who will answer all of your questions. The further project days your local contact person will always be available for you via phone if you have any concerns or issues to share with somebody.

Free time & weekend

The weekend is totally yours! You may ask your local contact person from our partner organisation about upcoming events, sights, shopping tips or other must see’s. On some days there will be field trips organized by our partner organization. We recommend you to join them as it is always fun to experience a new country with others. 

Departure

You shall contact your local contact person a few days prior to your departure to inform about options for your airport drop-off. It will not be included in the services of the volunteer projects, but our expert will help you organize it.

Ready to get started?

Environmental Volunteer Work in an Organic Garden of a Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Flexible dates

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Spanish basic knowledge

from

1350 EUR

Questions? We will help you!

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Your accommodation

Accommodation: volunteer in Argentina

All volunteers participating in one of the programs located in Buenos Aires or its suburbs, will be accommodated in a volunteer house. The community house is located in central Buenos Aires just a few blocks from the popular Plaza de Congreso. There is subway station close-by, which will take you all the way to the most famous square Plaza de Mayo.  All rooms are cozy and comfortable. You will be sharing your room with another volunteer. If you would like to live in a single room during your volunteer program, you will be charged an extra fee. Therefore, please inform us right away, if you wish to stay in a single room. The volunteer house is equipped with a shared kitchen and a living room with TV and computers with internet access.

Our Service

Service volunteer in Argentina - what's in and what's not in

Services for your volunteer work in Argentina include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in Argentina supports you, wherever you require it:
  • Placement in a volunteer program according to your demands
  • Assisting visa application
  • Information about affordable flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
  • Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
  • Accommodation in a volunteer house
  • Orientation on site through a staff member
  • Tips and information about freetime activities
  • Contact person during your stay abroad
  • 24-hour emergency number
  • Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
  • Certificate
What's not included:
  • Visa
  • Insurances
  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Transportation costs during the program
  • Additional personal expenses
  • Airport drop
Our local team
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Our local team

Your program coordinator in Argentina

Jésica is an excellent Argentinian translator and an English professor with many years of experience. She is the general director of our partner organization and will be your first contact in Argentina. Plus, she will assure, that you will find a program matching your expectations and will help you with all travel preparations.

Learn more about Jesica here!