Buenos Aires: Human Rights Professional Placement

Introduction

Being the second-largest country in South America and in fact, one of the largest countries in the world, Argentina offers a multitude of experiences to the intrepid visitor and a never-ending stream of tourists descend on the country each year to experience the magic cocktail of tango, futbol, gauchos, stunning landscapes, colonial heritage cities, sizzling steaks and the famous Argentine passion for life.

This internship offers you the chance to experience living and working in this intriguing metropolis and truly get to know Argentina from within, while sharing your talent and skills with local businesses and at the same time, developing and enhancing those skills to prepare you for a professional career. The program will place you with a Buenos Aires based NGO working to improve conditions for the city’s less fortunate inhabitants. Their core work focuses on health, education, housing work and legality.

Daily Life

As an intern on this project, you will be assisting and working together with the directors of the organization and learn the ins and outs of running and managing an NGO in Argentina. You will get ample opportunities of hands-on work dealing with all the aspects of the organisation’s work and missions. The overall vision for the NGO is to improve the quality of life for families and their children within the Argentine society.

Your daily duties will see you working in impoverished neighbourhoods, where you will be involved with attending to housing needs as well as take part in educational workshops. The volunteers are engaged in planning the activities for children that don’t have experience with games, music, colors and recreational activities. The activities which are carried out allow them to learn how to count, write, identify fruits, vegetables, colors and so on.

Participants will be working alongside local teachers, in order to teach, and improve the English of school children. Furthermore, participants will be responsible for coming up with activities and lessons that will aid the comprehension, and therefore advancement in the English language for the students.

Travel & Accommodation

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodations. Here you will be met by a local coordinator who will introduce you to life in Buenos Aires and supply you with your welcome kit and prepare you for your upcoming placement. Options include shared apartments, family homestays, student residencies and private apartments. All options include towels, sheets, WiFi and utilities.

Requirements

• Minimum age 18.
• Minimum 1-month commitment.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong working and personal ethics.
• Determination, self-motivation and ability to work in a team environment.
• Agree to write monthly report on your placement progress.
• Full travel & medical insurance, visas. Full assistance will be given in getting everything you need arranged if you opt for our Placement Support Package

Costs

* All payments incur a 5% bank transfer fee.
** All prices are in USD
*** Places are confirmed with a 10% deposit.

What’s Included:

Project Fee  includes  

• Tailor-Made Internship: Benefit from a personalized internship experience designed to meet your specific career goals and interests.
• Boost your internship with complimentary Spanish lessons. Choose from Regular, Intensive, or Private options to fit your needs.
• Official International Internship Certificate: Obtain a formal certificate recognizing your international internship experience, provided by Mente Argentina.
• Exclusive Accommodation: Stay in top neighborhoods like Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte, or Recoleta, with all utilities and expenses included.
• Full Access to Mente Argentina Tours & Activities: Explore Buenos Aires like a local with a range of complimentary tours, outings, and activities that offer you the chance to connect with both locals and fellow participants.
• Private Airport Transfers: Both private airport pick-up and drop-off are included.
• Welcome Orientation: Personalized one-on-one welcome orientation upon arrival.
• Mente Argentina Welcome Kit: Includes a local SIM card, SUBE transportation card, welcome guide, city maps, and additional essentials.
• Health Club Membership: Enjoy a free gym membership with complimentary access to all gym classes.
• Local SIM Card: Included in your welcome kit, along with a borrowed smartphone if needed.
• ISIC Global Discount Card: Mente Argentina ISIC global discount card for additional savings.
• Tango Lessons: Group tango lessons to immerse you in the local culture.
• Conversation Exchange Partner Passes: Receive passes to attend conversation language exchange events, where you can practice your Spanish with local partners.
• 24/7 On-site Support: Our dedicated program coordinators and on-site team are available around the clock to assist with everything you might need.
• Mente Argentina Community: Join a vibrant community of participants from around the globe, building lasting friendships and professional networks.

What’s not included:

Flights, vaccination and insurance are not included. Full support will be provided in getting all these arranged if you choose the premium support.

Premium Support Upgrade

We understand there’s a great deal to plan and organise for your trip. When booking a Placement, many of our participants choose to purchase our Premium Support Upgrade to benefit from the expertise, knowledge and experience of our Project Coordinators.

We can provide the personal advice you need to ensure your trip is organised with excellence and planned with efficiency; ensuring the very best experience possible. Read more about how we can help you.