If you are reading this now, chances are you’re interested in nonprofit or development work in Latin America. You may actually already be teaching English in Colombia, or working in a national park in Costa Rica, or completing your first year of the Peace Corps in Chile. And if that’s th[...]
Archive for the ‘Argentina’ Category
July 15th, 2011 - 9:48 am § in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Looking for Opportunity, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
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Machismo Madness: Does machismo exist in Argentina? Or is this a cultural misunderstanding?
For the month of July, La Vida Idealist has asked bloggers to write about their experiences with machismo. This is the second post in that series. I am sitting in one of the million lovely cafés in Buenos Aires, waiting to order my daily cortado. The waiter finally meanders over and no sooner do [...]
The New Normal
I’ve recently relocated from Lima, Peru, to Buenos Aires, Argentina; the difference is dramatic in almost every single way. This is the second of three posts addressing this transition (yes, that’s right, my last post’s extended metaphor border crossing story was post number one. Thanks, l[...]
June 24th, 2011 - 6:45 am § in Argentina, In the Field
Pride and Picture Frames
After months of working in the office, I will finally get the chance to go into the field. Destination: Santa Fe, about a five hour bus ride from Buenos Aires. Here, Habitat for Humanity-Argentina is working with around 130 families, providing them with credits and loans to attain adequate housing. [...]
Now I’m Ready to Start: Five Tips for Volunteering Abroad
People volunteer for all sorts of reason; gap years, retirement, career development and oh yeah…. to help others! While it may seem strange to submit resumes and application forms to essentially work for free, if your ultimate goal is to work for an international NGO, you should be prepared [...]
Non-Profit Spotlight: Un Techo Para Mi Pais, Argentina
When I spent my last semester in China, volunteering weekly was one of my most rewarding activities. I planned to continue volunteering my time regularly here in Buenos Aires, but my class schedule proved especially tough. So instead of volunteering regularly, I hear my friends talk about their [...]
May 19th, 2011 - 7:51 pm § in Argentina, Around Town, Looking for Opportunity, Nonprofit Spotlight, Volunteer
Where my Expats at?
The Expats Solidarios 2011 NGO fair was held this Saturday, helping to connect the expatriate community living in Buenos Aires with local NGOs. Networking events like can be great opportunities for volunteers and NGOs alike. By bringing together individuals searching for volunteer opportunities and[...]
My First Day
I am trying to install Windows 2003 when my computer shuts down for third time because I’ve slightly nudged the power cord. My self-doubt surrounds me. It’s my first day of volunteering, my supervisor is nowhere to be seen (I guess that’s what they meant by being ‘able to work independentlyâ[...]
Beyond the Guidebook
If you’re looking to study abroad in South America (or anywhere!) one of the most useful ways to pick a program is talk to other students who’ve just returned. You’re more likely to get the truth than from some university spokesperson. And while there are lots of important questions to ask[...]
