Volunteer in Patagonia

At La Montaña we are proud to develop volunteer and internship oportunities, making a positive impact on our community while helping people form different cultures to meet and learn from eachother.

Volunteering quick facts:
REQUIRED SPANISH LEVEL: Depends on project,but all levels are welcome from A1+
START DAY: Any Monday
DURATION: 2 to 24 weeks.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: average 15 hours per week.
SPANISH CLASSES: 2 weeks Spanish classes required*
LOCATION: Patagonia. Within Bariloche area

Sample Volunteer week:
Mornings: Spanish lessons
Afternoons: Cultural activities 3 times per week + Volunteering 2 or 3 times per week.

* Why two weeks Spanish lessons are required?
The minimum Spanish level required is A1+ and maybe you are already there. However, speaking in real life could be harder than what you are used to consider “Speaking Spanish” in a class with your teacher. In real life you will meet people who will speak faster, not so clear and conversation will be about very specific subjects. This is the reason why volunteers need a two weeks Spanish training in order to improve speaking and listening skills as well as specific topics about the volunteer project (in Spanish of course!)

1) Environmental project: https://www.lamontana.com/learn-spanish-bariloche/blog/245-travel-with-a-purpose-volunteer-in-patagonia

Why volunteering in Environmental project?

Give back to the community while improving your Spanish skills
Take part in ecological conservation, recycling and environmental projects.
Make a positive impact on community.
Dedicate your time to organizations helping in social and environmental projects.

2) Marketing and Social Media/researcher: (also included as an Internship)

Why volunteering in Social Media/Research?

La Montaña supports and creates opportunities for volunteers since 2002. This mission has been developed by and for La Montaña students.
Be the eyes and ears for La Montaña while improving your Spanish skills.
Help La Montaña spreading out the word while learning about how social and environmental organizations work in Argentina.
Monitor existing projects and help improving.
Create new networks and new volunteer opportunities for prospective volunteers.
Research for new options for fundings in order to support social and environmental projects.
Update existing information to make it more appealing for volunteers and donations.

Extra benefit: Marketing and Social Media/researchers get a special discount on Spanish lessons.