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City/State: Buenos Aires |
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Country: ARGENTINA
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| Experiential Learning International |
2828 N. Speer Blvd.
Suite 230
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UNITED STATES
80211
Phone: 303-321-8278
www.eliabroad.org
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Program description: |
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Volunteers at the Buenos Aires Zoo will work for at least four hours a day. Most of the day will be spent assisting the zookeepers with care of the animals , cleaning habitats, and organizing conservation projects. Recent conservation projects include:
- Rescuing and conservation of endangered birds
- Protection of the Aguara Guazu (endangered insect)
- General work in the Zoos in Buenos Aires and Temaiken
- Protection and conservation of the Andes Condor (with possibilty to travel to Bariloche)
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 and over
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant
Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: The program is ongoing throughout the year
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Buenos Aires - one of the world's great capitals.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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Programs start at US $1155 or ₤580 for two weeks
Cost includes:
Food
Housing
In-country orientation/Training
In-country staff support
Written materials pre-departure
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Typical person for this program: |
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There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.
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Languages required besides English: |
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Spanish
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Qualifications required: |
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Participants with this program should be comfortable working in an all Spanish-speaking environment.
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Application process Involves: |
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Online Application plus Application Assessment
Resume
Written Application
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