Volunteer in Argentina - Join the thousands of volunteers who are making a meaningful difference with their lives.
- Feel what it’s like to know that someone else’s life has been made better because YOU were there
- Partner with others who know that a better world begins with changing a single life
- At $454, ours is the world’s most affordable volunteer program available
- Your safety is always our priority... every volunteer location has been thoroughly vetted
- Contribute in the way that is most meaningful to you... by volunteering in many life changing projects
Do you want to advance your skills by volunteering in Argentina? Do you want to help better the lives of the disadvantaged?
Argentina is full of stunning sights from the enormous Andes Mountains all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, unfortunately, it is also ridden with poverty.
You can choose from many different volunteer opportunities in Argentina. Research shows volunteering leads to better health and makes you happy. Make yourself happy and enroll today!
These last six weeks of volunteering have been a truly amazing and life-changing & very wonderful experience for me.
Alexandra Miller
- USA
I had an excellent time, better than I ever could have imagined. Other volunteers were so nice and willing to help.
Leslie Slade
- Vermont, USA
I had a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to teach children of all different ages.I am sad to leave!
Don Maddocks
- USA
My volunteer experience with IFRE has been unforgettable. It has opened my mind & heart. Staffs were very helpful.
Manko Blakely
- Germany
What volunteer opportunities are available in Argentina
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities in Argentina that will make your heart smile. You can choose from medical or dental volunteer opportunities that will enrich the lives of the poor people of Argentina.
Teach English Project
Would you like to teach English to locals in Argentina? Do you want to join the fight of making the world a better place by volunteering abroad?
The people of Argentina is constantly searching for better employment to be able to provide for their families and not live in poverty.
With so many tourists that visit Argentina, English is becoming a necessity for the locals to be able to work in the tourist industry.
Unfortunately, the English language is not taught in the local schools. The people of Argentina are too poor to afford to send their family member to English classes thus, continuing the cycle of unemployment and poverty. You can help by volunteering in Argentina to teach English to these unfortunate people.
Qualifications: Becoming a volunteer to teach English in Argentina is easy. All you need is a passion for teaching and an eagerness to work with children.
No prior experience is required however, some teaching background would be beneficial. Some Spanish is also beneficial to know. If you do not know Spanish, you can enroll in one of our language courses. It will help you communicate with local staff and students.
Responsibilities: As a volunteer teaching English in Argentina, you will teach in the local schools. You will assist the teachers with teaching English to the students.
You might also be asked to teach other course such as math, science, or life skills. Volunteers will help plan extracurricular activities like games, sports, music, or any other engaging events.
Children’s Outreach Project
Do you enjoy working with children? Do you want to help the disadvantaged children of Argentina?
Children are living in the streets of Argentina, they dig through dumpsters looking for food, sleep on benches, and even prostitute themselves just to survive.
The local orphanages try to help these children but unfortunately, the orphanages are overflowing and unable to provide adequate lodging and care for the overwhelming number of orphans.
This is where you come in. You can help these children by volunteering to help in the orphanage, work with the street children, or provide donations.
You can help teach the children life skills, English, personal hygiene or help with tasks around the orphanage. Any help is appreciated and urgently needed.
Skills Needed: Prior skills are not needed to volunteer with the children in Argentina. We only require you to be loving, compassionate, and patient when working with these abused children. Giving your time with positively change your life and the lives of these neglected children.
Responsibilities: As a volunteer working with the children in Argentina, you will have a variety of tasks. You can teach the children English, play games with them, and help with daily care and homework.
You can also take part in chores around the orphanage such as cooking, cleaning, repairs, or clerical tasks. All tasks are extremely important to the wellness of the children and the orphanage.
Medical Project
Are you thinking of joining the healthcare field? Our programs for medical volunteers in Argentina are an excellent way to gain treasured knowledge and help better the lives of the poverty-stricken communities.
You will work in local clinics and hospitals promoting and educating health issues such as hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention and disease treatments.
There is no better way to learn new skills to advance your career while doing something good for others.
Required Qualifications: Volunteers who want to join our medical volunteer program in Argentina do not need any special skills. We will place you based on your background and education. Whether you are new or old to the medical field, we have a program for you!
Some Spanish is preferred. If you do not speak Spanish, we prefer you join our Spanish class. This will help you to better enjoy your experience.
Volunteer Responsibilities: Volunteers with our medical program will work 4-5 hours a day, Monday – Friday. Duties may include preparing and teaching educational workshops, educating on hygiene and nutrition, giving personal assistance, administrative tasks, and other chores needed by staff.
Dental Program
Our dental program to volunteer in Argentina offers you the ideal environment to learn from local dentists in a stunning country.
We are now offering an informal program for volunteers who are considering dental school. You will have your own mentor who will guide you with hands on experience to help you get the most out of your learning experience.
You will also teach kids in the community about the need for good dental hygiene, work with the dentists and patients, and indulge yourself in the fascinating culture!
Necessary Skills: To join the dental volunteer program in Argentina, you need to be a college student interested in dentistry.
We prefer volunteers to be able to speak some Spanish. You must commit to 20 hours of work for at least 8 weeks. We also request that you be respectful to staff and patients.
Responsibilities of Volunteers: Volunteers with the dental program in Argentina will work with local dentists and staff. You will help with lab work, organizing and learning the procedures, clean the area and instruments, helping with office needs, learning different skills needed for dentistry, and other tasks as requested by staff.
Practicing terms related to dentistry such as instrument names, tooth names, tooth surfaces, etc.
Volunteer Program Fees & Dates:
Volunteer Program Dates
Most programs are available year-round. We recommend volunteers begin their placements on a Monday, scheduling their arrival and departure on the weekends. However, due to flight availability, particularly traveling internationally, start dates are flexible.
We ask that all volunteers ensure to communicate their arrival and departure plans clearly to their country coordinator to ensure transportation and accommodations are properly arranged.
Volunteer Program Fees
IFRE Volunteers strives to provide the lowest fees along with transparency to all of their volunteers!
- Affordable fees
- Registered non-profit for tax deductible fees
- Transparent transactions ensures volunteers they know where their money goes
- Proven quality and safety
IFRE Volunteers is proud to offer the world’s most affordable fee for international volunteering and as a 501(c)3 organization, your program fee will be tax deductible. We are proud to focus on the humanitarian aspect of our business, not on profit.
We strive to maintain affordable cost, particularly for volunteers; we recognize the value of your donated time and efforts. We remain devoted to maintaining both the quality of the program and the safety of all volunteers involved.
IFRE fees comprise of two separate fees:
- Application fee of $299 USD (covers advertising, staff/office expenses, etc.)
- Weekly program fee paid directly to your project (covers room/board, field support, etc).
You will pay your fee directly to host families and projects. In this way, what you pay will go directly from you to the people who deserve it (not for profit).
Volunteer Program Fee (US$)
| Weeks | Hostel Shared Room/ No Meals | Host Family Private Room/Half Food | Medical (Hostel Shared Room/No meals) | Medical(Host Family Private Room/Half Food) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $404 | $460 | $454 | $510 |
| 2 Weeks | $488 | $600 | $588 | $700 |
| 3 Weeks | $572 | $740 | $722 | $890 |
| 4 Weeks | $656 | $880 | $856 | $1,080 |
| 5 Weeks | $740 | $1,020 | $990 | $1,270 |
| 6 Weeks | $824 | $1,160 | $1,242 | $1,460 |
| 7 Weeks | $908 | $1,300 | $1,285 | $1,650 |
| 8 Weeks | $992 | $1,440 | $1,392 | $1,840 |
| 9 Weeks | $1,076 | $1,580 | $1,526 | $2,030 |
| 10 Weeks | $1,160 | $1,720 | $1,660 | $2,220 |
| 11 Weeks | $1,244 | $1,860 | $1,794 | $2,410 |
| 12 Weeks | $1,328 | $2,000 | $1,928 | $2,600 |
- Mandatory comprehensive travel insurance $3.49 a day »
- Spanish Lesson $12 per hour
Program Fees Cover:
- Accommodation (hostel or host family)
- Food (see price table for different options)
- Airport Pickup and transfer
- Program Orientation
- In-country support
- Personalized project
- Pre-departure information
- Certificate of completion
- Fundraising ideas and letters
- Discount for returning volunteers
Program Fees Exclude:
- Visas
- Airfare
- Personal expenses on soft drinks and foods
- Daily transportation
- Airport return transfer
The volunteering in Argentina program fees will cover expenses that will begin on the first day of the program (usually the first or third Monday of the month) to the last day of the program. If you arrive before the first day of the program or you decide you stay beyond your program’s last day, you will be responsible for the additional expenses, which would typically be around $30 a day for room and meals at a hostel.
Lodging, Meals, Supervision
Volunteers in Argentina will have a shared room and bathroom that has running water and a western style commode. In the hotel, meals will not be provided. You are responsible for your own food. It should cost you around $50 per week. You will have a staff member in the country available at all times for any issues, question, or concerns.
