Research Project

Available for 2016

DESCRIPTION

This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone who wants to do a research on Sustainable Development on a social, economic or ecological basis.

Under the guidance of a member of the Community Center, volunteers will work on research projects designed by them with the help of the host organization. You will perform research in your chosen discipline while acquiring invaluable community experience.

SPANISH LEVEL REQUIRED                  

According to the project, we will advise you on the level required.

Spanish classes are available upon request.

MINIMUM STAY

To be agreed

LOCATION AND FIRST DAY AT WORK

Pacheco is a neighborhood located in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Away from city noise and commercial areas, but connected to the city by bus, so it only takes 1 and a half hour to be in downtown.   

On your first day, the volunteer's coordinator will take you to the main garden and explain the activities in which the organization works.

KEY INFORMATION

  • The work in the “Pacheco – Community based and ecological center.”  has already started working with locals. By March 2016, the Volunteer's House Pacheco will be finished and able to receive volunteers that want to stay in the Community Center.
  • We are only one and a half hour away from the city center, and you will have accommodation for free in our Voluntario Global House Buenos Aires (located in the city center, a few blocks away from all main attractions).
  • What to bring? Rain boots, gardening gloves, clothing for variable weather, flashlight, towel, sunscreen and a hat, and insect repellent.

ACCOMODATION

Volunteer's House in Pacheco

APPLICATION PROCESS

Here you can fill out the Application Form