Intern, Volunteer or Study in Cordoba, Argentina

  Argentina

• Cordoba: 
Cordoba

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Any date

Description: Inexpensive internship, volunteer and study opportunities in Córdoba for socially oriented citizens. All programs are customized to the preferences and expectations of each participant and include cultural immersion, among many other services. Internship options include: education in values, children and youths, micro-business, fair trade, human rights, poverty reduction, employment, health, handicapped, policy, civic commitment, women's rights, and more. Volunteer options include: work in an orphanage, in a high school, in a elderly home, in intellectual projects and more. Take the time to explore the cultural and natural beauty of Argentina while improving the lives of people in urban and rural communities. Our Solidarity Commitment programs are challenging, rewarding and safe. Participate in a life changing experience!

Highlights: Cordoba is the second most important city in Argentina with 1.3 million inhabitants and it is called the "Heartland of Argentina." It is located at the intersection of the routes that went from Chile and the Alto Peru (Bolivia) to the port of Buenos Aires; it was the most important city during the colonial period. Some 300 years later, Cordoba has retained its rich colonial heritage, as shown by its culture and architecture.

Blessed in location at the base of the breath-taking Sierras. Cordoba is the perfect university town everyone is sure to fall in love with. Cordoba province is also one of the main tourist resources of the country. The natural beauty of the mountains gives this city a youthful outdoorsy vibrancy, providing many excursions for the outdoor enthusiasts. In 2000, Cordoba was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prior to the rise of Buenos Aires, Cordoba was Argentina's center of arts and learning, a place of scholars and priests, churches and universities.

Cordoba is a safe and modern city with vibrant youth culture, second in stature only to Buenos Aires, although with a much lower cost of living. There are fewer international tourists so the environment is more immersive. There are many excellent venues for theatre, operas, cultural presentations, interesting museums and much more.

Solidarity Commitment offers five basic programs:

Internships (30 to 360 days)
Designed for foreign students who wish to put their theoretical knowledge into practice in the wide variety of office or field projects carried out by Fundación Ideas. Internship areas include social sciences, social work, development, economy, management, marketing, education, political sciences, human resources, international relations, journalism and more.

Volunteering (15 to 360 days)
Designed for people who would like to cooperate as a volunteer in the wide variety of projects carried out by Fundación Ideas. Volunteers may work in orphanage, high schools, elderly homes and or in intellectual fields such as project writing, marketing, human resources, development, administration, photography, graphic design, translation and project management, among others.

Formation in Development Cooperation (30 to 300 days)
Aimed at those interested in a Development Cooperation theoretical (30%) and practical training (70%) course. Project type options include formation of values, children and youth, micro-enterprises, gender problems, environment, poverty reduction, human rights, arts and more. Theory subjects include, among others, social reality in Argentina, social sector, target populations, leadership and management of NGOs, strategic and operative planning, communication, fundraising, monitoring and networking.

Responsible Tourism (15 to 21 days)
Focused on those students, youths, retirees, or entire families who have between 15 and 21 days vacations and are interested in experiencing Argentina's culture, people and social reality as well as learning about social projects implemented by local NGOs. This option also offers the possibility to enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Cordoba and other regions.

Intensive Spanish Courses
Through an agreement with a local school specialized in Spanish for foreigners, we provide intensive language courses of 3 hours/day (plus 3-4 hrs homework), 5 days per week - maximum 6 students per class- based on each participants needs.

Custom-made Programs: Each program is customized based on length of stay, personal and professional interests, work experience, type of lodging, language level and other services requested.

Housing and Meals: During your stay in Córdoba, Argentina, you will have three housing options: host family with meals, shared house or apartment or a hostel. In any option, participants will have their own bedroom and share the bathroom.. Private apartments can be arranged.

Many social and cultural activities, including city tours, visits to historical places, old churches, museums, flea markets, exhibitions and other sites of interest in the city. Social meetings and group events with local people (e.g. barbecues, guitarreadas, mateadas, empanadeadas, etc.), popular dancing nights, tango shows or classes, and more.

Health Insurance: You must have health insurance during the programs. We can provide local health insurance for medical and dentist consultations and hospitalization (does not cover life, accident or liability) although you can choose to purchase coverage at home .

Personal tutor or coach when necessary for students who wish to write their career thesis or for individuals who want to develop their own social project.

Qualifications: Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn and live in another culture. Intermediate Spanish is required for communicating with local people although we can provide language classes. Skills required are courage for your living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.

Cost in US$: From US$ 400/month, depending on the services requested

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A socially-oriented citizen of a developed country who wish to experience the social reality of a Latin American country, learn about development cooperation, work in development projects, improve his or her Spanish and share the daily life with people of a third world country.

Age Range: From 18 to 70

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of maximun of 4

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Fundacion ID-AS - Solidarity Commitment Program's Mission Statement: Ideas Foundation is a non for profit and non government organization (NGO), non political, pluralistic, legally incorporated and with opened and democratic work systems. It began its activities in 1983 as an informal association of professionals, centering its work in promotion, rural development and training - formation of human resources in management technology and micro sized businesses. In 1996 it is formalized as a Foundation acquiring legal status No. 245 / A"/96. At the moment it accompanies and leads numerous projects of community development in most of Argentinean provinces as well as in some Latin American countries. Ideas Foundation overall mission is to achieve a more fair and equitable society where to know is a right for everybody. Solidarity Commitment program specific mission is to promote a more equitable world by committing and facilitating the participation of citizens of the North and South (rich and poor countries) in development cooperation, creating bonds that promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences among those who visit Argentina and those who receive them.

Year Founded: 1983