"I went with the motivation to have "hands-on" experience with working in an underprivileged area and hoping that I could offer some sort of meaningful aid. Not only were these purposes realized in my work at the center, but I truly believe I had an opportunity to be a part of a community in which I was needed and appreciated", says Jenny, who volunteered for four months in a community center located in Buenos Aires during 2007.

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"After getting to know the kids and hearing about their lives, I learned that what we were doing was much more than just playing with kids and making sure no one got hurt. We were setting an example for children who didn't have many positive mentors in their life, and at the same time we were helping them realize that they could do things such as finish school, which perhaps their parents and other relatives had never done", says Brianna. She was a volunteer in General Rodríguez (outskirts of Buenos Aires) from January to May of the 2007. If you want to read more click here

"I was matched up with a small NGO that promotes environmental consciousness.(...) Like all not-for-profits, they wanted help with fundraising. But rather than change the organization, I've been changed myself. I've become much more flexible in how I work with others and approach challenges. And for that, I have my new relationships to thank." Steve volunteered in this organization from August 2006 until June 2007.  

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One of the benefits of working through HelpArgentina is the opportunity to act as a Social Ambassador for the organization. While living in Argentina, I was able to raise a significant amount of money for Alimentar Enseñando simply by emailing friends, family, and colleagues back home and spreading awareness about the noble cause", says Shane, who volunteered in this community center in the outskirst og Buenos Aires for three months.  If you want to read the complete testimony follow this link

"If anybody had told me three years ago that I will spend a year in Argentina, teaching English to villa-kids in the suburbia of Buenos Aires, I would have laughed. But what do you know, I gave up everything to travel here and see a whole new perspective to Argentinean life", says Liis who is currently a volunteer in a community center in Mataderos (city of Buenos Aires). 

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"I immensely enjoyed working with that organization. The staff and other volunteers worked effectively as a team, and the environment was relaxed and playful. About half of the people I worked with were volunteers like me", says Sophie, who volunteered in an arts organization during June 2007.

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"Working with HelpArgentina I learned how effective and rewarding volunteering could potentially be. While the member organizations are well established and well organized, the staff always pushes for growth and improvement.

The volunteers are given genuine responsibility and the freedom to implement their own suggestions, which allows them to effectively respond to the needs of the children. All of these factors combine to create an environment that fosters lasting relationships, unforgettable experiences, and, most of all, impacting social contributions." Heath was a volunteer for three months in a community center in Buenos Aires

Heath Henderson

My two months with InsightArgentina were enriched with memorable moments a community center.  There, I worked one on one with local students, playing games and teaching them English. I formed especially close bonds with them-it's surely an experience that has impacted the rest of my life. From this volunteer project, I got to immerse myself in the culture and leave a positive impact on the local community. I would highly recommend volunteering as the best way to get to know a new environment, and the experiences I had with Insight Argentina were significant for me.

Cindy Ko

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On a personal level, the six weeks here made a huge impact on me. Like the school, I am 25 years old and to see the result of 25 years of work started by a group of young people who are still working towards their original vision today was very inspiring for me.

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