Volunteer in Argentina
Discover International Volunteer HQ’s lively Argentina volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Argentina volunteer projects, including Childcare, Teaching, Construction, Healthcare and Sports Education. Volunteer work in Argentina is based in the bustling capital city of Buenos Aires or the inland cultural city of Cordoba. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 127,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Argentina.
Highlights:
- 16 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $350 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and dinner and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house or local homestay
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Affordable Spanish language lessons available in Argentina or online
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Argentina
Volunteer with animals
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based at a farm in the Cordoba region
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Care for rescued animals at a small farm that provides a safe outdoor space for disadvantaged children from Cordoba.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $445
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires
- 18+ years and families
Nurture and support children from marginalized communities by assisting at a local soup kitchen. Help prepare and serve meals, as well as playing games and running activities for 4-12 year-olds.
Provide a safe space for children to learn
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in daycares and soup kitchens in Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help to keep children engaged and educated by assisting in daycare centers, kindergartens or soup kitchens. Play games, assist with basic lessons and provide a happy, fun environment for young children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in diverse neighborhoods in Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help locals working towards shared goals and projects for the betterment of their communities. Assist with events, workshops, games and whatever is most important when you’re there!
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $480
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires
- 18+ years and families
Help charity-run organizations including schools and soup kitchens with important maintenance and renovation work.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $385
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in diverse neighborhoods in Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Assist locals in small rural communities with maintenance and renovation of community spaces and local infrastructure. Suited to volunteers who like to use their hands and get involved in physical work.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in community centers and nursing homes
- Volunters aged 16+ and families
Help out in community centers for elderly people that aim to keep their days meaningful, interactive and interesting.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $510
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in clinics in the heart of Buenos Aires
- 18 years and older
This is a great opportunity to shadow and assist doctors and nurses in a modern healthcare environment. Help in one of the largest teaching clinics in Buenos Aires, or in smaller clinics, where a wide range of medical specialties are available.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $525
- Duration: 1 - 2 weeks
- Only available the weeks of Christmas and New Years
- Based around the neighborhoods of Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
For those wanting to volunteer abroad over Christmas and New Year, this is an amazing way to spread some festive cheer to those in need over the Christmas period. Get a great mix of worthwhile volunteer work and a cultural Argentinian festive experience.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $565
- Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in small clinics in Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 18 years & older
Shadow and observe local professionals in community clinics across disadvantaged areas of Córdoba. Clinics provide general care, nursing services, dentistry, social services and other aspects of healthcare.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $510
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in clinics in Buenos Aires' slums
- 18 years and older
Help provide basic healthcare to people who otherwise wouldn't have access in slums in Buenos Aires. Gain hands-on medical experience by assisting regular medical campaigns that aim to widen the reach of public health in Argentina.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help to provide valuable care for young people with disabilities. Assist with a range of duties as required, working alongside local staff.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $445
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in schools and programs in Buenos Aires
- 18+ years and families
Get active and play games with local children from a disadvantaged neighborhood. Help them to learn new sports and practice their favorites, creating a positive environment in schools and on after school programs.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in outdoor after-school programs
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help arrange and run sport activities for disadvantaged children after school.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $445
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Schools in Argentina’s capital city, Buenos Aires
- 18+ years and families
Help local schools to teach English to students from low-income communities.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $350
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in schools around Córdoba
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Assist local teachers or take classes under their supervision, with a focus on teaching English, math, science and other subjects.
”I just wanted to say thank you for all you have done! I had an amazing time in Argentina and part of the reason why was IVHQ! Thank you for answering all my questions. You really made me feel ready to handle this amazing opportunity.”
Laurence Bourque, Canadian, 19
Childcare volunteer in Argentina - Cordoba
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