AMAUTA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

The AMAUTA Volunteer Work Program provides the unique opportunity to live and work in Argentina. Students will experience first-hand its rich cultural diversity while cultivating a superior level of Spanish proficiency. Through the Volunteer Program, AMAUTA and the volunteers are able to make contributions to Argentinean society and to help bridge the gap between foreign visitors and native portenos.

TYPES OF VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT

Participants may choose both, the field and preferred location, of their volunteer placement. Possible fields of interest include social work, education, tourism, cultural work and catering. While most of AMAUTA's projects take place in Buenos Aires, there are also projects located outside of the city. A complete list of the 30 projects can be sent upon request.
Participation in AMAUTA Student Activities (e.g. lectures, tango classes)

PROCEDURE

When booking the Volunteer Work Package, we'll ask you to send us your preferences, your resume (CV) and a motivation letter. When arranging a placement, our Volunteer Coordinator considers the student's personal goals, level of Spanish proficiency, prior work experience and length of probable commitment, as well as the needs of the host organisation. When the volunteer organisation agrees on the placement, we'll send confirmation of the student's voluntary work (placement document). The final decision regarding the acceptance of a student in a project will be taken by the organisation.

SUPPORT OFFERED BY AMAUTA

Upon arrival to Buenos Aires, students receive an information package with preliminary information regarding the volunteer work experience. AMAUTA organises an introductory meeting with general information about Argentinean history and culture, working in Argentina as a foreigner, cultural differences and social hierarchy of Argentinean society. During a student's course of study, he/she will have the opportunity to personally discuss the appropriate placement in terms of goals, desired experiences etc. with the Volunteer Coordinator. During the placements, the weekly volunteer meetings enable volunteers to talk in general about their experiences and raise any concerns.

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SPANISH COURSE

A four-week Spanish course (minimum), either One-one-One or Group, is included in the Volunteer Package, enabling the student to communicate in Spanish.

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Part of the Spanish course can be followed at our Cusco Location in Peru

PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND MINIMUM COMMITMENT

Students will need to have a minimum of eight weeks to dedicate to the Standard Volunteer Program. The first four weeks of the program will be spent studying Spanish; the volunteer placement will continue four weeks more. Extra weeks can be added; if you have a longer period of time available, you can consider participating in our Volunteer Plus Program. During the Spanish Course students can choose where to stay: with a host family, or in our Student flat. During volunteer work, students will be staying at one of our Student flats with other students and volunteers.

VOLUNTEER FREE

While participation in the AMAUTA Volunteer Program is completely free (all students pay is their course and accommodation), all volunteers are requested to pay a Volunteer Fee. This money will be used to support the projects. According to the most urgent needs of the projects, either we purchase food, or support the projects with their infrastructure (we purchase paintings, or help fixing a toilet, a broken window etc.), or we purchase educational materials.

Spanish & Volunteer Work

Standard program

Volunteer plus program

Internships

STANDARD VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM

A minimum of 8 weeks is required to participate in the Standard Volunteer Work Program. Initially, students participate in a four week Spanish Program. Part of the Spanish Program can be completed at our Cusco location in Peru. Following these four weeks, all volunteers move into AMAUTA's Student flat, settling there for the rest of the program. While volunteering, different activities (meetings, workshops, extra Spanish Classes, and hikes ) will all be organized. Volunteers can count of the continuous support of our Volunteer Coordinator who will have at least one personal interview with each volunteer.

VOLUNTEER PLUS PROGRAM

Our Volunteer Plus Program is especially suited for professionals with a stronger commitment (doctors, dentists, computer programmers, marketing professionals, teachers, carpenters, tailors, hairdressers, gardeners, mechanical, electricians, etc.) interested in supporting one of our projects by working a longer period of time. Most participants have studied some Spanish before and/or have basic communication skills.

AMAUTA TRAINEE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The AMAUTA Trainee Program is especially designed for students and recent graduates who are looking for a challenging working experience abroad. Professional experience abroad looks great on a resume. Furthermore, most participants finish our program speaking fluent Spanish. This, added to the work accomplished in a different culture and circumstances, will be greatly appreciated by future employees.


TYPES OF TRAINEESHIPS

We have a variety of vacancies such as working in a hospital, organizing sport competitions, teaching abandoned children in an orphanage how to cook or working in a luxurious three star hotel.

AMAUTA offers traineeships in the following fields:

• Tourism
• Gastronomy
• Medical Field
• Social/Legal Work
• Education
• Automation
• Arts & Handicrafts
• Sports

Please let us know in case you have any special requests; we will be happy to tailor a traineeship to specific needs!

Working and living in Argentina might be quite a challenge. Thus, it is important to rely upon an organization with a good network of contacts throughout Argentina. In addition to arranging traineeships AMAUTA also helps the participants with their Spanish classes, accommodation, cultural activities and excursions. This allows the trainee to concentrate on the things that are really important, such as the content and the quality of the traineeship.

SPANISH COURSE

An eight week Spanish course (either one-on-one or group) is required for all the trainee positions. This will enable a complete beginner to communicate in Spanish upon finishing the course. The course includes grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing. During their placement, trainees can attend our specially designed Spanish Classes for Volunteers & Interns once a week, totally for free. This will allow them to rehearse their Spanish in an informal and entertaining way.

ACCOMMODATION

During the Spanish Course, the participants will choose where to stay: with a host family or in one of our Student Flats. During the working period, the trainees will stay in one of our luxurious student flats. All student flats are located in the residential neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and are fully furnished and equipped.

REQUIREMENTS

The traineeship program is designed for students or recent graduates in all fields with a minimum age of 18 years old. The only formal requirement is a minimum commitment of twenty weeks. The first four weeks of the program will be spent studying Spanish; the traineeship will continue for at least sixteen more weeks. In order to work in some of the organizations, the participants might have to take more than four weeks of Spanish to reach a more advanced level of Spanish. After consulting with our academic coordinator we will determine the length of Spanish study. Furthermore you will have to meet the requirements of the placement of your choice (if any). Contact us to check the Internship List.