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the Volunteers in Action
PROGRAMME
OF VOLUNTEERING AND PRACTICES, Ad Honorem
PROPOSAL
FUNDACION AGRESTE
offers a variety of programmes and opportunities to
university students and graduates who are interested
in experiencing Argentina from a social and cultural
point of view, with the opportunity to really learn
about the country’s social and environmental
problems. Set programmes are not obligatory;
volunteers can choose the ones which are most
suitable for them.
Your involvement will allow more Eco-Humanitarian
Trips and projects to be carried out, and will help
generate improvement of communities and their
environments. This programme is therefore an
experience that benefits the volunteer, Fundación
Agreste and, most importantly, society.
WHAT WE OFFER
In recent years, students from
various universities in the United Kingdom and
United States have participated in our Programme of
Volunteering and Practices. They benefited greatly
from the enthusiastic and animated Spanish-speaking
environment at the Fundación. Their fluency and
vocabulary quickly improved, through the activities
that they carried out and conversation with members
of the organisation.
The
volunteers have also acquired a better understanding
of Argentine culture and society through their
activities with the organisation. What’s more,
Fundación Agreste organises various Eco-Humanitarian
Trips each year, where the participants have the
opportunity to discover the country’s interior.
Our work is recognised by the UN and we have signed
agreements with various organisations such as the
UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification); the UNFCCC (United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change) and the GWP
(Global Water Partnership). So, volunteering and
practicing at the Fundación Agreste will make a
significant difference, not only to a student’s
life, but also to their CV.
Participants in this program receive a certificate
for the activities and, if required, a performance
evaluation letter or recommendation.
OUR ACTIVITIES:
Volunteers can participate in a
wide variety of social, environmental and
educational; or health-related activities. Among
others:
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Translations into English, French, Portuguese,
Italian or German. This may be of interest to
students of European languages
• Classification of donations
• Fundraising
• Research and creation of databases
• Journalism: FUNDACIÓN AGRESTE has different
methods of communication and publication,
including the e-magazine and newsletters
• Participation in Eco-Humanitarian Trips and
helping sponsored organisations
• Marketing.
• Observation within Health Programmes
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
programmes and the CSR Club for small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Students can
choose which projects to get involved in according
to their personal and/or professional interests.
They can also collaborate in workshops and courses
on various subjects such as biodiversity, survival,
climate change, etc.
We are looking for students who want to improve
their skills by practice in any of the tasks
mentioned above, but also those who have other
interests that they believe might be useful in our
work. So, get in touch with us and see how exciting
it is to make a difference.
For us it is of fundamental importance to have in
our team of volunteers, committed people with
initiative and ideas.
ASSISTANCE
When it comes to planning your trip we can help you
with different things you might need, such as
looking for accommodation, Spanish classes or a safe
transfer from the international airport Ezeiza into
Buenos Aires City. You can also call us 24 hours a
day; the Fundación’s members have committed
themselves as points of contact in case of any
problems or questions that volunteers might have.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
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Membership -
Summer Programme:
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Membership -
Half year programme: |
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3 Months/ U$s
300.- US
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6 Months/ U$s
600 - US
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Consult fees
for programmes with diferent duration
voluntarios@fundacionagreste.org.ar
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ATTENTION: in Argentina the
transactions can only be made in
Argentine Pesos.
In this case the prices are
displayed in Argentine Pesos in the
MercadoPago link.
Contact us with any queries. |
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In Argentina, the foreign currency
exchange can vary every day.
Check the daily exchange rate on the
website of Banco
de la Nación Argentina |
Prices DO NOT INCLUDE:
Travel insurance.
[must travel from their origin country
with insurance to cover any kind of
inconvenience]
Flights. [should check-in within their country of
origin if Visa necessary to come to
Argentina or for the length of stay]
Airport transfers.
[Fundación Agreste can recommend a
company with secure service]
Local transport.
[Buenos Aires City has subway travel for
1.10 AR and bus travel for 1.25 AR]
Accommodation.
[Fundación Agreste can recommend
different kinds of accommodation, which
must be reserved and contracted to by
the student]
Food.
[The approximate cost for a lunch or
dinner is estimated to be around 30.00
AR]
Spanish classes.
[An intermediate level of Spanish is
recommended upon arrival in Argentina;
if not, Fundación Agreste has agreements
with various specialized schools- costs
vary according to the school chosen by
the student]
Extra Activities:
Eco-Humanitarian Trips, etc.
[the price for these trips can vary
between 600 and 2000 AR] |
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RESPONSABILITIES
As a volunteer you are
responsible for carrying out the tasks and
obligations of each project and enabling the
implementation of those projects day by day, sharing
responsibility with the other volunteers under the
supervision of the volunteer coordinator.
You must be committed to carry
through the activities within the dynamics of the
organisation, including hours, attendance and team
work. You must behave according to the laws and
customs of Argentina. If you commit any illegal act
and/or minor offence you are risking your wellbeing,
as well as that of others and the Fundación.
Fundación Agreste reserves the right to suspend a
volunteer within the participation of any project or
programme on the grounds of their behaviour.
It is the responsibility of every participant to
ensure they have all the necessary documents and
fulfil all the requirements to enter the country;
such as visas, vaccinations, insurance, flights,
etc; and have enough money to satisfy all personal
expenses during their stay.
TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
Please read these general rules for participation in
our programme carefully. By sending your request,
you are confirming that you are aware of and accept
the following terms and conditions:
• You confirm that you have read all the
information on the website about Fundación
Agreste and its programmes.
• You are over 18 years.
• You agree that photos and videos in which you
appear, that are taken on projects, may be used
on the Fundación Agreste website and in any
other promotional or publication material.
• Fundación Agreste is not responsible for
losses, cancellations, damage or injuries that
might occur in the event of natural disasters,
force measure, fire, computer or system failure,
acts of war, terrorism or anything else over
which we have no control.
• Fundación Agreste does not provide insurance
for your possessions. It is not responsible for
any loss or damage of personal items.
• You must make your payment sixty (60) days
before your arrival in Buenos Aires.
• The activities in this program are practices
Ad Honoren and Volunteer, and therefore you will
not receive any economical compensation for the
activities.
• If you need for the Agreste Foundation to sign
any documentation (for example, applications for
EVS scholarships, special insurances, etc.)
documentation must be sent with a notice of no
less than three (3) months (90 days).
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