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Bariloche, Argentina

Volunteer Work

+Volunteer Work

We have been organizing opportunities in Patagonia for many years as a complement for our Spanish programs. For our students, this has been a great way to improve conversational Spanish. Many people moved by the pleasure of traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, joined our projects while making a positive impact in the community.

Along these years of positive experience, we have found many local non-profit and charity organizations offering educational, environmental, social and scientific projects.  Among these, we have selected a variety of interesting possible volunteer placements, meaningful for the local community.

We believe volunteers can be part of the solution.

INTRODUCTION

+Why volunteer in Argentina?

Help people & Make an impact

Improve your Spanish

Learn more about Argentine culture

Get work experience

Have an unforgettable experience

+Requirements

100% commitment – The projects have minimal resources and locals work very hard to keep them running against all odds.

Intermediate/advanced level of Spanish – You will be sent a pre-arrival test. If your level of Spanish is basic/intermediate, we advise you to take a Spanish course before taking part in a project.

CV and motivation letter – send us your CV and a letter explaining your motivation and preferences.

Interview – the director of each project will interview candidates to determine if they fit into the project.

Pay the program fee – Part of the fee goes towards the project and part of it towards the organization and administration of the volunteer program. $100 for students who participate in Spanish course + Volunteer program, $150 for students participating only in Volunteer program.

+Important Information

Length of program – All projects require a minimum stay of four weeks. The recommended volunteer program is 8 weeks and consists of 4 weeks of Spanish course and visiting different projects and 4 weeks of voluntary work in the project chosen.

Insurance – Make sure you have the necessary insurance that covers you while doing volunteer work in Argentina.

Guidance – Before you arrive you will be sent pre-arrival information and when you arrive you will be given full details and guidance about your project.

Project placement– The projects listed on our website are subject to availability. We can coordinate with you by email the project that you will be most suitable for.

+Type of Projects

Social•Community Center•Local Hospital

Educational

•Teach English to kids •Cultural center

Environmental

•Work in Organic Farm•Volunteer in National Park

Sample Projects*

* Projects are subject to availability. Pls check the projects described in our website and email us the type of projects that you are most interested in.

+Social healthcare

OrganizationThis organization gives you the opportunity to work in the public hospital of Bariloche. Medically trained professionals or medical students, as well as volunteers who do not have a medical background can assist the team of Argentinean volunteers who organize activities for the patients.

MissionOur mission is to improve the lives of others by promoting and creating volunteer projects. We connect volunteers around the world with people needing help in Patagonia. The volunteer projects offer benefits to the community, while the volunteers gain an experience they will never forget.

ActivitiesYou can assist the team of Argentinean volunteers that do a variety of tasks in order to make life for the patients as pleasant as possible. Activities include providing information, feeding the patients, reading to children who are waiting for the doctor, or organizing workshops and activities, organize the correspondence within the hospital, help the patients to buy books magazines or to move within the hospital, etc.  You will only perform low-risk tasks and will never work in emergency rooms or operation rooms. If you join the team, you will be supervised by a team member and work approximately once or twice per week.

RequirementsPlease bear in mind that the admission process is quite strict and that the final acceptance depends on the hospital staff.

SpanishYou should have an intermediate-advanced level of Spanish in order to participate in this project. We highly recommend you to take a Spanish course with us before you start the project if your level is not sufficient.

Minimum TimeThe minimum time requested is 12 weeks.

Volunteer in a public hospital

+Social educational

OrganizationThis organization is a community center located in a poorer area of Bariloche, receiving between 20 to 50 children per day. Several programs are developed for children and adolescents in both the social and educational area.

MissionThe mission of the organization is to keep children away from the streets and protect them from child labourin a way that is beneficial for the kids, their families, the schools and the society.The volunteer projects offer benefits to the community, while the volunteers gain an experience they will never forget.

ActivitiesVolunteers will be engaged in the following activities:Organize workshops such as art, music and theatre.Help with homework and school tasks.Provide kids with daily meals.Help the staff with daily tasks related to the organisation and administration of the project.

SpanishYou should have an intermediate-advanced level of Spanish in order to participate in this project.We highly recommend you to take a Spanish course with us before you start the project if your level is not sufficient.

Minimum TimeThe minimum time requested is 4 weeks. Please bear in mind that the admission process is quite strict and that the final acceptance depends on the project coordinator.

Volunteer in a community center

+Social educational

OrganizationThis project is an initiative from La Montaña and takes place in different public schools in Bariloche, which we choose according to the volunteer profile, background and interests. Workshop groups have between 10 to 20 children. These children and teenagers come from very needy areas in Bariloche.

MissionThe mission of the organization is to offer new educational options for children, inspiring the development of new skills, keeping them away from the streets and protect them from child labour in a way that is beneficial for the kids, their families, the schools and the society. The volunteer projects offer benefits to the community, while the volunteers gain experience in their working field while offering a service with a possitive impact on the local community both sides will never forget.

ActivitiesVolunteers will be engaged in the following activities:•   Preparing Workshop program.•   Organizing workshop.

SpanishVolunteers should have an intermediate-advanced level of Spanish in orderto participate in this project. We highly recommend you to take a Spanishcourse with us before you start the project if your level is not sufficient.

Minimum TimeThe minimum time requested is 8 weeks. Please bear in mind that the admission process is quite strict and that the final acceptance depends on the project coordinator and the director for the chosen Public School.

Volunteer as a workshop teacher

+Internship

La Montaña offers training for white-collar and professional careers in Bariloche.Interns may be college or university students, high school students, or post-graduate adults.Positions can be either paid or unpaid and are usually temporary.

Organization

The internship will consist of an exchange of service for experience between the student and local organizations. Through our internships students can improve their Spanish skills, decide whether they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts or gain school credits. 

 Mission

Our interns can choose from several positions or work conditions, and La Montaña can also organize accommodation and Spanish lessons for them as a guarantee of full cultural immersion.

white collar and professional careers

+Course Overview

Private Lessons(h/week)

Group Classes(h/week)

Level Schedule(Mon-Fri)

Price 2013(US$/week)

Intensive - 20h All 9am-1pm $180

Intensive 30 10h 20h All

9am-1pm+2h afternoon

$360

Private 10-20h - All Flexible $17p/h

Semi-private

2students10-20h - All Flexible $14p/h

Students are distributed in small groups according to their level of Spanish.

MAIN COURSES*

*These prices are discounted apply for volunteers only.

+Main Courses

Welcome Pack

Orientation

Spanish Course Materials

After class social and academic activities

Coffee, tea and snacks

Local discounts and benefits

Wi-Fi and Computer with Internet access

Free Airport Pick up*

Program: 20h per week

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Max Group Size: 6

Schedule: 9am-1pm

Duration: min 1 week

What is included?

Intensive

Super Intensive Program: 20h Group + 10h

Private

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Max Group Size: 6

Schedule: 9am-1pm + 2h afternoon

Duration: min 1 week *for courses of two weeks or more

+After Class Activities

•2pm New Students Orientation

LUNES

•2pm City Tour

MARTES

•2pm Clase de cocina

MIER

•2pm•Cultural QuestJUEVES

•2pm Juegos de viernes

VIERNESOther activities and half-day trips around Bariloche

Every week we organize several free after class activities to facilitate Spanish learning and introduce students to Bariloche and Latin American culture. They are led by Spanish teachers and Spanish is the only language spoken!

Sample Weekly Activities

+School Facilities

9 bright classrooms

Free Wi-Fi

Library

TV& Video Rooms

Coffee, Snack Area and Kitchen

Access to Computers and Internet

Central Location

Student Services

+Accommodation

We have been working with local families and hostels for 10 years and all accommodation options are quality checked by our staff.

✔Family Stay ✔Hostels ✔Apartments

We can also arrange for students to stay in furnished apartments, hotels or mountain cabins outside the city center.

We encourage students and volunteers to choose Family Homestay as this allows them to learn more than just a language. They will have the opportunity to share regional home made meals, conversations and experiences with locals, in a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

+Accommodation

Live with an Argentine family

Shared or Private Room

Breakfast and Dinner

Towels and Sheets

Weekly cleaning

Walking distance from school

Shared Living Space

Weekly Cost for volunteers:

$235 for shared room, $265 for private room

Dormitory Style Rooms

Max 4 people per room

Breakfast Included

Towels and sheets

Weekly cleaning

Wi-Fi

Shared kitchen and common area

Walking distance from school

Weekly Cost for Volunteers: $140

✔ Family Stay ✔ Hostels

+ Location

Prime location in a quiet spot in the heart of the city, near internet cafes, banks &ATM’s, Pharmacias, bars, pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and hostels, public transportation and services.

Elflein 251, 2nd Floor

Bariloche, Rio Negro

Argentina 8400

13.5 km from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport.

2.2 km from the Bus Terminal.

We recommend students to use a Remis (Private car) or schedule an Airport Pick up with us.

ARRIVING AT LA MONTAÑA

Free Airport

Pick Up*For courses 2 weeks or

more

+DISCOVER BARILOCHE

MAGESTIC MOUNTAINS,

LAKES AND

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

LEARN SPANISH,LIVE PATAGONIA

+San Carlos de Bariloche

Location: Situated in the foothills of the Andes, in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park, Rio Negro Province, Patagonia.

Population: 120,000 permanent habitants.

893m elevation, cool climate, 4 seasons: pleasant summers (Dec -February) and white winters (June- Aug).

QUICK FACTS:

The biggest ski resort in South America and a heaven for all sports enthusiasts and travelers.

NAHUEL HUAPI LAKE

BARILOCHE

+Our Top 5’s from Endless Things to Do

SPORTS Ski &

Snowboard Trekking Mountain

Biking Kayak YogaGREAT VIEWS Cerro Otto Cerro

Campanario Refugio Frey Circuito Chico Cerro Catedral

ADVENTURES Rafting Rock Climbing Kite and Wind

Surf Canopy Horse Riding

DAY TRIPS Isla

Victoria/Bosque de Arrayanes

Los Siete Lagos El Tronador El Bolsón Villa Angostura

LOCAL FOOD Chocolate artesanal Empanadas Cordero Patagónico Picada con cerveza Alfajores y helados

GETAWAYS Ruta 40 Puerto Montt Puerto Madryn Glaciar Perito

Moreno Volcán Villarrica

+Arriving to Bariloche

From Buenos Aires:o By Plane: 2h flighto Airlines: LAN, Aerolineas Argentinas/Australo By car or Bus: 1650 kmo 20h in comfortable buses

Distance to other cities in Argentina:o Mendoza - 1287kmo Córdoba - 1588o Puerto Madryn- 960kmo El Bolsón – 131km

Distance to cities in Chile:o Santiago - 1140 kmo Osorno - 250km, 4h bus/caro Puerto Montt - 390km, 6h bus/caro Pucón – 353km, 4.5h bus/car

BARILOCHE

+BARILOCHE

Secretaría Municipal de Turismo: Centro Cívico. (10 mins walk from school) Online Info: http://www.infobariloche.com/

USEFUL INFORMATION

Public transportation: Easy access to all bus lines http://3demayobariloche.com.ar/ Inter City: http://www.viabariloche.com.ar/ 10% off for our students Airport: BRC http://barilocheairport.com/

Safety: - The schools is located in a very safe area. There are two Police Stations nearby: Tiscornia 6 (5 min walk from school); Centro Civico (8 mins walk from school)

Shopping: Traditional chocolaterías, cafeterias, breweries, bars, restaurants, artisanal stores, supermarkets and mountain gear stores are located mostly around Mitre and Moreno Streets, minutes away from our school.

Hospital Privado Regional - 20 de Febrero 598, (5 mins walk from school) San Carlos Emergencias - Av. Bustillo 1.000 (15 mins walk from school)Pharmacies – the nearest well stocked Pharmacy is 2 mins walk from school

Post Office: Correo Argentino, Moreno 175, (0294) 4423100, www.correoargentino.com.ar, (2 min walk from school)

+Price List

INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE

PRICE($US)

1 week $195

2 weeks $390

3 weeks $570

4 weeks $750

5 weeks $935

6 weeks $1120

7 weeks $1300

8 weeks $1475

SUPER INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE

PRICE($US)

1 week $375

2 weeks $750

3 weeks $1120

4 weeks $1470

5 weeks $1830

6 weeks $2180

7 weeks $2535

8 weeks $2876

MAIN COURSES

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PACKAGEPRICE ($US)Dormitory

2 WEEKS INTENSIVE + Hostel $750

4 WEEKS INTENSIVE + Hostel $1470

8 WEEKS INTENSIVE + Hostel $2915

2 WEEKS SUPER INTENSIVE + Hostel $1440

4 WEEKS SUPER INTENSIVE + Hostel $2240

8 WEEKS SUPER INTENSIVE + Hostel $4430

HOSTEL STAY INCLUDES: BREAKFAST, USE OF KITCHEN AND COMMON AREAS, AND WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING.

SPANISH & HOSTEL STAY

*WE ARE FLEXIBLE ABOUT ARRANGING DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS.

Spanish & Accommodation

PRICE ($US)Priv./double room

$1230

$2430

$4835

$1620

$3200

$6350

La Montaña - Spanish in Bariloche – the leading Spanish school in Patagonia working to maximize the quality of the academic and cultural experience of each and every student.

“ At our Spanish school, the philosophy of tailor-made, one-to-one courses is applied to small group classes” Verónica Leone, Director and Founder of Spanish in Bariloche.

About UsAccredited by

AACELE and

SEA

Founded July 2002

Specialized in tailor-made courses

College Credits

Founder of AACELE

Specialized in group courses

Extensive social & cultural activities✚

+Who we are:

Verónica Leone - Director and Founder. Teaching and leading Spanish immersion programs since 2002.

Our Teachers: Highly qualified, native speakers teachers. Specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Our Team and Teachers

Accredited by

AACELE and

SEA

Victoria Soler Excursions & trips

Mariano MorazzaniAdm. and Commercial Consultant

Elodie LetardMarketing and Social Media

+Get in Touch:

La Montaña Spanish School

251 Elflein, 2do Piso, San Carlos de Bariloche, 8400 Rio Negro, Argentina

www.lamontana.comwww.Spanishinbariloche.com

info@lamontana.com

La Montaña Spanish School

@LaMontanaBRC@SpanishinBRC

lamontana.com

+54 294 4524212