Engagier dich in einem sozialen Projekt in Buenos Aires, lerne Spanisch und erlebe den argentinischen Alltag von innen – mit Unterkunft, Spanischkurs und einem Team vor Ort, das dich vom ersten Tag an begleitet. Ideal für dein Gap Year nach dem Abitur.
ab USD 2.390 ca. 2.060 € · 4 Wochen inkl. Unterkunft
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Mente Argentina arbeitet mit einem Netzwerk seriöser NGOs und Sozialunternehmen in Buenos Aires zusammen – von Bildung über öffentliche Gesundheit bis Umweltschutz. Du arbeitest Seite an Seite mit Menschen vor Ort, entwickelst neue Fähigkeiten und lernst Argentinien so kennen, wie es Reisende selten sehen.
Unterkunft in den besten Vierteln, Kulturprogramm, Spanischkurs und persönliche Betreuung sind dabei. Mehr über das Programm erzählen unsere Teilnehmenden in ihren Video-Erfahrungsberichten.
Projekte, die gebraucht werden – von Bildung über Gesundheit bis Umwelt, mit Wirkung über deinen Aufenthalt hinaus.
Im Projekt sprichst du jeden Tag Spanisch. Dazu bekommst du einen Spanischkurs ohne Aufpreis.
Neue Fähigkeiten, interkulturelle Erfahrung und – wenn deine Hochschule zustimmt – Credits für Service Learning.
Andere Freiwillige, Menschen aus den Projekten und Mente-Teilnehmende aus vielen Ländern.
Welche Projekte gerade möglich sind, hängt vom Bedarf der Organisationen, von deinen Interessen, deinem Spanischniveau und deinem Zeitraum ab. Aktuelle und frühere Einsatzbereiche (keine vollständige Liste):
Vor dem Start erfährst du, was dich im Projekt erwartet: Zeiten, Aufgaben und Ansprechpersonen. Deine Wünsche fließen in die Auswahl ein; eine bestimmte Organisation können wir vorab aber nicht garantieren.
Zu deiner Freiwilligenarbeit gehört ein Spanischkurs. Du wählst, was am besten passt:
| Dauer des Programms | Regular Spanish (9 Std./Woche) | Intensivkurs (20 Std./Woche) | Einzelunterricht |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wochen | 2 Wochen | 1 Woche | 6 Stunden |
| 8 und 12 Wochen | 4 Wochen | 2 Wochen | 12 Stunden |
| 16 Wochen und länger | 6 Wochen | 3 Wochen | 18 Stunden |
Beispiel: Bei 8 Wochen Freiwilligenarbeit wählst du 4 Wochen Regular Spanish, 2 Wochen Intensivkurs oder 12 Stunden Einzelunterricht – ohne Aufpreis.
Wir bringen engagierte Menschen und gute Projekte zusammen.
Der Preis hängt von der Dauer und der Unterkunft ab – Projektvermittlung, Spanischkurs, Unterkunft, Transfer, Betreuung und Kulturprogramm sind immer dabei. Wir rechnen in US-Dollar ab; der Euro-Betrag ist nur eine Orientierung zum aktuellen Kurs.
Im Programmpreis steckt das komplette Mente-Argentina-Erlebnis: ausgewählte Unterkunft in Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte oder Recoleta, privater Flughafentransfer hin und zurück, wöchentliche Erlebnisse, ausgezeichnete Betreuung vor Ort, Fitnessstudio und Zugang zu unserem Kultur- und Lernraum in Palermo – ohne Aufpreis. Bei der Ankunft bekommst du ein Willkommenspaket mit SIM-Karte und SUBE-Karte.
| Unterkunft | Preis |
|---|---|
| StudentenwohnheimMehrbettzimmer · 4 Wochen | USD 2.390ca. 2.060 € |
| WGEinzelzimmer · 4 Wochen | USD 2.490ca. 2.140 € |
| GastfamilieEinzelzimmer · 4 Wochen | USD 2.590ca. 2.230 € |
| Eigenes Apartmentnur für dich · 4 Wochen | USD 2.890ca. 2.490 € |
Vergleiche Preise und Unterkünfte und finde, was zu deinem Aufenthalt passt.
Die Kontoseiten und die Bewerbung sind auf Englisch – wir helfen dir gern auf Deutsch.
Alle Unterkünfte liegen in den sichersten und schönsten Vierteln – Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte und Recoleta. Strom, Gas, Wasser, WLAN und Reinigung sind immer inklusive.
Die günstigste Option für alle, die gern Leute kennenlernen. Wohnheime im Hostel-Stil in Palermo und Barrio Norte/Recoleta – mit Teilnehmenden aus aller Welt, mitten in lebendigen Vierteln.
ab USD 2.390 · 4 Wochen inkl. Unterkunftca. 2.060 €
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Dein eigenes Zimmer in einer Wohnung mit Mitbewohnerinnen und Mitbewohnern zwischen 20 und 30 Jahren, die in Buenos Aires studieren oder arbeiten – unabhängig wohnen und trotzdem nie allein.
ab USD 2.490 · 4 Wochen inkl. Unterkunftca. 2.140 €
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Du lebst bei einer argentinischen Familie, erlebst ihren Alltag und sprichst jeden Tag Spanisch. Unsere Gastfamilien sind sorgfältig ausgewählt und haben ausgezeichnetes Feedback früherer Teilnehmender. Den Verpflegungsplan kannst du für USD 300 pro 4 Wochen dazubuchen: Frühstück und Abendessen von Montag bis Freitag, am Wochenende Frühstück – diese Option gibt es nur bei der Gastfamilie.
ab USD 2.590 · 4 Wochen inkl. Unterkunftca. 2.230 €
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Maximale Privatsphäre – Studio oder Ein-Zimmer-Apartment mit Bad, Küche und Wohnbereich in den besten Vierteln. Ideal, wenn du Besuch bekommst oder einfach deinen eigenen Rhythmus willst. Größere Wohnungen auf Anfrage.
ab USD 2.890 · 4 Wochen inkl. Unterkunftca. 2.490 €
Mehr erfahren (auf Englisch) →Bei Mente Argentina zahlst du keinen reinen Kurspreis – Unterkunft, Betreuung vor Ort und Kulturprogramm sind schon drin.
Ein Einsatz, der zu deinen Zielen, Interessen und Fähigkeiten passt – bei lokalen NGOs, Gemeindeorganisationen und sozialen Projekten. Unser Team vor Ort begleitet dich die ganze Zeit.
Regular Spanish, Intensivkurs oder Einzelunterricht – so kannst du dich besser mit den Menschen vor Ort verständigen und verstehst, was im Projekt gebraucht wird.
Nach dem Programm bekommst du ein Abschlusszertifikat von Mente Argentina, das deinen Beitrag zu sozialen Projekten in Buenos Aires bestätigt.
Studentenwohnheim, WG-Zimmer, Gastfamilie oder eigenes Apartment in Palermo, Barrio Norte, Recoleta oder Belgrano – sicher, zentral und nah an Parks, Cafés und U-Bahn. Strom, Gas, Wasser, WLAN, Reinigung und Instandhaltung sind inklusive, ohne versteckte Kosten.
Bei der Ankunft (Ezeiza oder Aeroparque) wartet ein Fahrer mit deinem Namensschild und bringt dich direkt zu deiner Unterkunft. Auch für die Abreise organisieren wir den Transfer – selbst wenn du nach dem Programm noch reist.
Deine Ansprechperson vor Ort empfängt dich in deiner Unterkunft, bringt dein Willkommenspaket und erklärt dir alles Wichtige – von Bus und U-Bahn bis zu den besten Cafés in deiner Nähe. Sie bleibt während deines ganzen Aufenthalts für dich da.
Argentinische SIM-Karte, SUBE-Karte für U-Bahn und Bus, Willkommensguide und Stadtplan mit unseren Lieblingsorten – dazu ein Alfajor zum Ankommen.
Du bekommst eine argentinische SIM-Karte mit Startguthaben. Wenn du dein eigenes Handy nicht nutzen möchtest, kannst du gegen eine rückzahlbare Kaution von USD 200 ein Leihhandy mit allen wichtigen Kontakten bekommen.
Mitgliedschaft in einem der bekanntesten Fitnessstudios in Palermo – Geräte und Kurse von Yoga bis Spinning, Montag bis Samstag, ohne Aufpreis.
Stadt- und Fahrradtouren durch Recoleta, San Telmo und Palermo Soho, Museen wie das MALBA, Theater, Tango-Shows und gemeinsames Essen mit Asado und Empanadas – alles im Preis enthalten.
Tango-Gruppenstunden mit lokalen Lehrkräften und Mate-Runden, bei denen du die Bräuche hinter Argentiniens Nationalgetränk kennenlernst.
Freier Eintritt zu wöchentlichen Tandem-Treffen in Cafés, Bars und Kulturzentren – du sprichst Spanisch mit Einheimischen und lernst schnell neue Leute kennen.
Mente Argentina ist bei der argentinischen Migrationsbehörde (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, RENURE) registriert. Wir helfen dir mit den nötigen Dokumenten, bei Verlängerungen und allen Fragen zur Einreise.
Schon vor der Ankunft bekommst du deine feste Ansprechperson in Buenos Aires. Unser Team ist rund um die Uhr erreichbar, und in unserem Büro in Palermo helfen wir dir persönlich weiter.
Teilnehmende aus Dutzenden Ländern, gemeinsame Ausflüge, Events und eine WhatsApp-Community – Freundschaften und Kontakte, die oft lange bleiben.
Du kannst am Samstag oder Sonntag vor Programmbeginn anreisen und in Ruhe ankommen – die zwei Nächte kosten nichts extra. Früher anreisen ist auf Anfrage möglich.
Du reist vor oder nach dem Programm durch Argentinien? Dein Gepäck bleibt sicher in unserem Büro in Buenos Aires.
Rabatte bei Cafés, Restaurants und Kulturzentren unserer Partner, Einladungen zu Events, Community-Treffen und Networking.
Die Freiwilligenarbeit beginnt jeden Montag, das ganze Jahr über – such dir einfach deinen Starttermin aus.
Du kannst am Wochenende davor anreisen – zwei Nächte vor Programmbeginn sind ohne Aufpreis inklusive.
Touren, Kultur und gemeinsame Abende sind im Preis enthalten – so lernst du die Stadt und andere Teilnehmende kennen.
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Mente organisierte meine gesamte Reise, inklusive Flughafentransfer, Unterkunft und Tangokursen. Das Team war insgesamt sehr hilfsbereit und reagierte schnell. Jedes Problem wurde umgehend behoben. Allerdings war ich von einigen Aspekten der Organisation enttäuscht. Zunächst stellte ich bei meiner Ankunft in der Unte…
Ich möchte der Mente-Familie meinen größten Dank aussprechen! Durch meinen Beitritt zur Mente-Community während meines Aufenthalts in Buenos Aires hatte ich sofort Zugang zu Veranstaltungen und kulturellen Erlebnissen, aber vor allem zu einer Gemeinschaft Gleichgesinnter, die sich gegenseitig zu besseren Sprachkenntnis…
Ich habe Argentinien im Rahmen des Mente-Programms für Weinkunde besucht. Es ist eines der besten Programme überhaupt und ich kann es nur wärmstens empfehlen. Ich habe mich für die Variante mit Aufenthalt bei einer argentinischen Familie entschieden und es war eine großartige, intensive Erfahrung! Die Stadt lässt sich …
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Hello, I'm Julia, and I have been here with Mente Argentina for a while. I am volunteering with vulnerable children. We go to a children's shelter. It has been very, very good,…
Hello, I'm Julia, and I have been here with Mente Argentina for a while. I am volunteering with vulnerable children. We go to a children's shelter. It has been very, very good, and a really nice time with the children. I have also been doing Spanish lessons every morning. I had not had a Spanish class in a long time, and I have gotten along a lot more than I thought. I am not sure there is such a nice city. I can't get enough of it. The people have been so good to us. I have been living in a student residence. I have met a lot of people from all over the world at once, and it is very nice. It makes it really good fun. It is a great place to go and learn. I would definitely recommend the program. It was really easy. They set me up with Spanish lessons and volunteering, and I could put in the hours I wanted. Everyone has been set up. On my first week we went on a walk, which was a really good way of meeting other people. I kept in touch with them, and then we all did a meal, so that was really good.
Hello, my name is Savannah, and I'm from Louisville, Kentucky. I am at a university, majoring in Spanish. I came to Buenos Aires through Mente Argentina because it was very highly…
Hello, my name is Savannah, and I'm from Louisville, Kentucky. I am at a university, majoring in Spanish. I came to Buenos Aires through Mente Argentina because it was very highly recommended by my advisors at my school. I am super happy I did it, because throughout the two months that I have been here volunteering, they have been connected with me the whole way. There are always events that you can go to on their Facebook, and they are more than happy to answer any questions that you have. I volunteered because, more than anything, I wanted to practice the language, castellano, and I already spoke Spanish pretty well. The volunteering program was also super awesome, because I was able to work with kids and with people outside of everyday Buenos Aires city life, so I was able to see a completely different side of the city that usually you wouldn't be able to see. I am very happy that I came through Mente. They have been with me every step of the way, and I have gotten to know multiple different areas inside Buenos Aires.
I love Buenos Aires. I thought it was the most beautiful city, and I will be back. My Spanish has improved, even though I am now speaking in English. I also had lovely experiences…
I love Buenos Aires. I thought it was the most beautiful city, and I will be back. My Spanish has improved, even though I am now speaking in English. I also had lovely experiences visiting Salta, Jujuy, Mendoza, and Iguazú. I certainly would like to thank Mente Argentina. They couldn't have been better. Thank you.
Hi, my name is Gil. I'm 23 years old, and I'm from Israel. I was participating in the Mente Argentina program in the last month, and it was the most unbelievable experience of my…
Hi, my name is Gil. I'm 23 years old, and I'm from Israel. I was participating in the Mente Argentina program in the last month, and it was the most unbelievable experience of my life. When I first saw the option to combine courses, and to learn Spanish, and all kinds of things, in an international environment such as Buenos Aires, it sounded sometimes too good to be true. When I saw this option to do it with people from all over the world, I knew it was something I wanted to do, but I never imagined how good it would be. Over the last month I took Spanish classes. I took bartender courses, and I combined it with volunteering and worked with children from difficult backgrounds. The whole experience was just great. The volunteering itself was so satisfying, and everything was delivered above my expectation. The personal support we got here is crazy. Everything you need, you can ask for. The staff here is the first to ask you if you need something. They are very kind, and they do a very, very good job, and they are very organized. When you get to a program like that, the fact that you are doing the whole thing with people from all over the world makes everything ten times better. The program makes you meet people from all over, Germany, Europe, everywhere. The fact that there are so many cultures and so many places makes it so great. Social life here is unbelievable. With all of that, the fact that everything is happening in Buenos Aires is the best. It is a great city to meet people and a great place to do all these courses. The social life here, the nightlife here, the food here, the warm people, and everything. The whole experience just motivated me to volunteer in different places, and to travel, and to do programs like that in so many other places. It was just great. I recommend to anyone who has any expectations regarding this program to stop hesitating and come here.
My name is Madison Greggson. I'm from Utah, and I'm doing an internship in human rights, and I learned a whole bunch through this. I was encouraged, not really forced, to use the…
My name is Madison Greggson. I'm from Utah, and I'm doing an internship in human rights, and I learned a whole bunch through this. I was encouraged, not really forced, to use the Spanish I learned in high school and build off of that. I met many new people and learned different cultures from all around the world. I learned some street smarts, so that was very helpful. It was an overall great program. I got to work with kids and elderly people. It was great.
Hi, my name is Lauren Rojos, and I'm from Southern California. I'm here in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina. I love the place, and I really enjoyed my time here. It ended up…
Hi, my name is Lauren Rojos, and I'm from Southern California. I'm here in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina. I love the place, and I really enjoyed my time here. It ended up being a really rewarding and awesome experience. I worked with children every day. Most of the time we spent a lot of time playing and working at the park, and teaching them things along the way, and it was a really great experience to be immersed in Argentine culture and to see another side of the city. I also took Spanish classes here, which were incredibly helpful. I would say that in my two months here, I learned more Spanish than I ever learned in the four years of high school that I took in California. I live in a student residence with a lot of other international students, and that's been incredibly fun. Most of the people I hang out with on a day-to-day basis here are from that residence, one of them being my roommate. It's in a great location. I actually couldn't have asked for a better location. It's in the heart of the nightlife of Buenos Aires, Palermo, which is fantastic, because that means no expensive cabs home. There's always a great place to go to dinner, and a good place to spend hours in cafés. With Mente, there are a lot of ways to meet other Mente students, which is awesome if you want to branch out from your living situation and meet other people. They set up organized day trips. I took the day trip to Colonia, Uruguay, which was really great. We spent the day in the sun, away from the city, drinking wine and watching the sunset over the ocean. It was fantastic. Other things I did with Mente were the Boca game, which was a pretty wild time. Boca is one of Argentina's main soccer teams, and you can definitely tell the passion that Argentinians have for soccer, just being at the game and feeling the atmosphere. Most of the time, when I tell people about my experience in Buenos Aires and what is a must, I say you have to go to the park on the weekends, because it's one of the best ways not only to have a great time but to be immersed in Argentine culture. You go to the park and it's a beautiful sunny day. There's usually live music, lots of street vendors, and then hundreds of families and people, groups of friends sitting there passing around their mate, chatting and having a good time. That's definitely one of the things I'll miss when I go back to the United States, because it doesn't have that same culture. I loved La Bomba del Tiempo. Mente sets up this Bomba night, and it's an outdoor concert that consists of about 20 drummers, and usually they'll have a guest instrument of some sort, like a guitar or violins. One time I went, there was a saxophone. It's every Monday night, and I was here for two months and I went four different times, so that says a lot. I definitely recommend doing that if you come to Buenos Aires. And of course the Buenos Aires nightlife is fantastic. There are lots of bars and clubs and boliches, and there's anything you would ever want to do at night here. There's something for everyone, which is great. If you're more into the boliche scene and you want to stay out till 6 in the morning dancing, then you can do that. If you want to go tango dancing and have a glass of wine with a nice dinner, you can do that. You can go to concerts. There's something to do every night in Buenos Aires, and that's great. I definitely recommend Mente Argentina. They really have your back. I ran into a few mishaps on my trip here, and every step of the way they were with me and here to help me do things I wouldn't have been able to do otherwise, such as find physical therapists. They're pretty good about getting back to you in emails. You email them and they get back to you straight away with an answer, which is great.
I'm from the United States, and I did an eight-week program here with Mente Argentina, doing Spanish and a little bit of volunteering. I lived in an apartment for the first four…
I'm from the United States, and I did an eight-week program here with Mente Argentina, doing Spanish and a little bit of volunteering. I lived in an apartment for the first four weeks and then moved into a homestay for the second four weeks, which I thought was a good mix of some independence and then also practicing my Spanish more. I did the intensive Spanish program, which was great, but I preferred it when I switched into the private lessons, so that was definitely something I would recommend. The volunteering was great also. It was a great way to practice my Spanish and to get to know a different part of the city and more of the people. Overall it was a great experience, and I really liked it. It definitely put me out of my comfort zone, and I learned a lot. Mente Argentina was a great help, so I definitely recommend them.
Hi, my name is Laura. I'm 18 years old, and I volunteered with Mente Argentina for two and a half weeks. What I did was, I went to a place called La Maza, which means the life…
Hi, my name is Laura. I'm 18 years old, and I volunteered with Mente Argentina for two and a half weeks. What I did was, I went to a place called La Maza, which means the life raft. Basically, all these kids were coming off the streets, and they would come there, and they could feed them and give them clothes, and during the school year they have classes there, because these kids have been on the streets. One of them was out on the streets when he was ten years old. These kids have really different stories. It was quite an experience getting to know them all. Apart from that, Mente gave me lots of opportunities to go out in the city. I like it a lot. There is lots and lots of culture here. Basically, wherever you turn you are going to find something new, whether you are experiencing tango or tango classes for the first time, or you are walking by the Pink House, which was originally painted with cow's blood. There is just so much history behind everything.
Hi, my name is Maggie Newton-Johnston. I go to Boston College, and I am here with Mente Argentina for the Spanish program and also volunteering. My favorite part about Mente has…
Hi, my name is Maggie Newton-Johnston. I go to Boston College, and I am here with Mente Argentina for the Spanish program and also volunteering. My favorite part about Mente has been, in the time since I have been here, getting to know the administrators, in addition to all the students and all the people who come through and stay here. It has been incredible. There are about two activities every week, and all of them are really fun. This past week we all packed together and went out to the famous cafes, and last week we went to Fuerza Bruta, which is an incredible performance show. The community in general, having that here, being able to go back to my host family, having a wonderful host family, they are loving, and they really helped me with my Spanish. The other people that I have met here, being able to travel around and continue with them, feeling comfortable with that, having a lot of amazing adventures, and exploring the city in general, has been great. That is my favorite part.
Hi, I'm Beatrice, from England, and I did the intensive Spanish course and the volunteer program with Mente Argentina. It is a good start to learn Spanish, the teaching, and…
Hi, I'm Beatrice, from England, and I did the intensive Spanish course and the volunteer program with Mente Argentina. It is a good start to learn Spanish, the teaching, and living in a really nice apartment, where great people are doing the volunteer program.
I'm Mitchell Stern. I'm from Chicago, and I am here volunteering at a specialty clinic. What I enjoyed the most during my experience here was my Spanish class, because I had a…
I'm Mitchell Stern. I'm from Chicago, and I am here volunteering at a specialty clinic. What I enjoyed the most during my experience here was my Spanish class, because I had a really energetic, fun teacher, and it just made me happy to go there every day. I love the connection between the hospital and my Spanish classes. I feel like I was definitely able to use my class time in the hospital, since no one spoke English there. That was a challenge in the beginning, but I think I overcame it, and I really appreciate that.
Hi, my name is Sukhjeevan, and I did volunteering and the Spanish program with Mente in Buenos Aires. I stayed in Palermo, which is a really good place, and the residence that we…
Hi, my name is Sukhjeevan, and I did volunteering and the Spanish program with Mente in Buenos Aires. I stayed in Palermo, which is a really good place, and the residence that we stayed in was right next to a main plaza in Palermo. There are loads of pubs, bars, and restaurants, loads of choice, and you are not really that far from anything. Location-wise, it was perfect. We were close to the center, the obelisk, all of the main tourist sites, but we were also close to cafes and bars, so it was really good. The residence itself is very family-oriented, and I would say it is a very safe neighborhood. The people, the maids who work there, are so lovely. They are really welcoming, and they really come to make sure you are okay and make sure you are safe and happy. It is really cool. I also had Spanish for six weeks. I paid for group lessons, but I ended up doing one-on-one lessons instead for a short amount of time, which I think helped a lot. I came to the program with just a few lessons from a few years ago. I am leaving now able to communicate. The Spanish class definitely was worth it, in my opinion. The Spanish school really invested a lot of time in their students. The teachers are very friendly. I really like the fact that the lessons aren't taught by switching back to English. Everything was done in Spanish, so you get some of the Spanish culture, and you pick up a lot of phrases and a lot of words, and the style of speaking and the accent, very quickly. I definitely recommend the program. I think it is something that is worthwhile doing. You are going to take a lot from it.
I have been doing programs in Argentina. I have been doing Spanish, doing volunteer work, and just exploring the city. I did Spanish classes for the first three weeks. They were…
I have been doing programs in Argentina. I have been doing Spanish, doing volunteer work, and just exploring the city. I did Spanish classes for the first three weeks. They were very small, so we were able to learn, and we also spoke a lot. That was really good for Spanish, and especially for me to refresh everything I knew. After these three weeks I felt ready to continue without the Spanish lessons. This was also because of my volunteer program, which I also really liked. In my volunteer program I have been organizing many events, and I have done this with other people from South America, which was also really great again for the Spanish, because you are really in an immersion setting. I have really enjoyed doing this. I have been able to meet a lot of people through this volunteering as well. We have also gone to a lot of places. We have gone bowling. I also had a dance night. My favorite activity was going to a really beautiful place nearby. I also got there by bus from Palermo, and I think that was one of my favorite places here in Buenos Aires. For the rest, I really enjoyed the city in general. I really liked the vibe, and the fact that there is life every second of the day, and that there is also a really impressive nightlife. The public transportation, in my opinion, was really well organized. I have mainly taken the subway. I have used the colectivos, the buses, a bit less, because I haven't really figured out yet exactly how they work, but I definitely recommend them. I also recommend walking, because it is a great way to explore the city. I have also really enjoyed the food here. Especially the sweets are really good. The people are also really friendly, and they are always willing to help me further with my Spanish. In general it has just been a really cool experience. I am a bit sad that I am only staying for five weeks, but I am definitely planning on coming back very soon, so that I can explore more of the city, perhaps even more of Argentina.
Hi, I'm Amanda, and this is Socrates. I'm with the Mente Argentina volunteer program. It was a great program, because my best friend from home and I wanted to come to Argentina…
Hi, I'm Amanda, and this is Socrates. I'm with the Mente Argentina volunteer program. It was a great program, because my best friend from home and I wanted to come to Argentina and volunteer and practice our Spanish. Mente was great because they set us up with a hospital to volunteer in, where we got to practice Spanish and interact with little kids, and we made so many great friends there. We met so many amazing people, and through Mente we were able to meet even more people. They had a lot of excursions and social activities planned, so we never felt like we were alone here, and it was an amazing experience. I love the culture. I love the food, the language, the shopping here, and the SUBE, how you can get everywhere for nothing on the SUBE or the bus. It's incredible. Our host family was amazing. Mente did a great job finding us the perfect homestay. It was a really awesome experience. I'm sad to leave.
Hola, I'm Mika from Sydney, Australia, and I was with Mente Argentina for a month. I did a volunteer program, and I looked after the children while the mothers had classes on…
Hola, I'm Mika from Sydney, Australia, and I was with Mente Argentina for a month. I did a volunteer program, and I looked after the children while the mothers had classes on cooking and nutrition and appointments with doctors. I really enjoyed the volunteer program. It was really great to spend time with the children, and as the days went on we kept growing a stronger bond with the kids. When I first arrived in Buenos Aires, they gave me an orientation and told me all I needed to know about the city, how to get around, and the transport. They gave me a mobile phone and a SUBE card, and it was really great. They organized for me to stay at a student residence in a perfect location, next to the buses, really nice restaurants, and the supermarket. I loved it at the residence. All the students are really great and really nice. I made lots of new friends, and we still stay in touch even though they've left. We have a lady we all call Mama, because she's like a mother figure. She cooks dinner for us and she makes breakfast for us, and she's the best. She's always there to listen to us when we need to talk, and we're going to miss her so much. I've really enjoyed the Argentinian culture, living in Buenos Aires, being independent, and learning all the new vocabulary. I've really enjoyed this experience.
If I could talk about my favorite things, they would be my homestay. If you have an opportunity to stay in a homestay, you definitely should, because mine totally changed my life.…
If I could talk about my favorite things, they would be my homestay. If you have an opportunity to stay in a homestay, you definitely should, because mine totally changed my life. My sisters are like my actual sisters, and my mom is like my actual mom, and I got to work with her at the hospital twice a week. We got to hang out and sit in on actual patient and doctor interactions, and I also got to work with the kids. My second favorite part about Mente Argentina is all the excursions and trips you can go on. You get to hang out with all these super cool people, and it's one of the best experiences of my life.
We volunteered through Mente Argentina. We built adobe houses, sustainable houses, for people who couldn't afford them. We also built a school in a suburb of Buenos Aires, but we…
We volunteered through Mente Argentina. We built adobe houses, sustainable houses, for people who couldn't afford them. We also built a school in a suburb of Buenos Aires, but we lived in the center of the city. We stayed here for four weeks, so we were able to really see everything the city had to offer, which is a lot. This city is very fast-paced. The people are really nice, and the culture was so different from American culture, which was awesome to see.
My name is Savanna, and I'm from Louisville, Kentucky. I go to university, and I'm majoring in Spanish. I came to Buenos Aires through Mente Argentina because it was very highly…
My name is Savanna, and I'm from Louisville, Kentucky. I go to university, and I'm majoring in Spanish. I came to Buenos Aires through Mente Argentina because it was very highly recommended by my advisers at my school, and I'm super happy I did. Throughout the two months I've been here volunteering, they've stayed connected with me the whole way. There are always events you can go to on their Facebook, and they are more than happy to answer any questions you have. More than anything, I wanted to practice the language, castellano, and I already knew Spanish pretty well. The volunteering program was also super awesome, because I was able to work with kids and people outside of everyday city life, so I saw a completely different side of the city that you usually wouldn't get to see. I'm very happy I came through Mente Argentina, and they've been with me every step of the way. I've gotten to know several different areas in Buenos Aires, and I'll tell you, it's a good place to come to.
Das hängt vom Bedarf der Organisationen vor Ort, von deinen Interessen und Fähigkeiten, deinem Spanischniveau und deinem Zeitraum ab. Aktuelle und frühere Bereiche sind Bildung und Englischunterricht, öffentliche Gesundheit, Nachhaltigkeit und Menschenrechte, Kinder und Jugendliche, Umwelt, Gemeindeentwicklung, Seniorenbetreuung und Frauen-Empowerment. Weil es echte Organisationen sind, ändern sich die Projekte mit der Zeit.
Nein. Wichtiger sind Zuverlässigkeit, Respekt, Offenheit und echte Lust, mitzuhelfen. Wenn du passende Erfahrung oder Fähigkeiten hast, sag es uns – dann suchen wir ein Projekt, in dem sie gebraucht werden.
Nicht unbedingt. Wir berücksichtigen dein Niveau bei der Auswahl: Manche Organisationen kommen mit wenig Spanisch zurecht, bei Aufgaben mit viel Kontakt zu den Menschen vor Ort hilft mehr Spanisch. Den Spanischkurs kannst du vorher oder parallel machen.
Das hängt vom aktuellen Bedarf der Organisation, deinen Fähigkeiten und deiner Aufenthaltsdauer ab. Vor dem Start bekommst du alle Infos zu Projekt, Zeiten und Aufgaben. Du hilfst dort, wo du wirklich gebraucht wirst – nicht mit einer Standardaufgabe für alle.
Du kannst uns sagen, welche Themen, Gemeinschaften und Projekte dir wichtig sind – das berücksichtigen wir bei der Auswahl. Weil sich der Bedarf von Organisationen ändert, können wir eine bestimmte Organisation oder Rolle aber nicht immer vorab garantieren.
Meist 10 bis 15 Stunden pro Woche – flexibel zwischen etwa 10 und 20 Stunden, je nachdem, wie intensiv du es möchtest und was die Organisation braucht.
Wähl das Praktikum, wenn du vor allem Berufserfahrung in deinem Fachgebiet sammeln willst. Wähl die Freiwilligenarbeit, wenn du deine Zeit und deine Fähigkeiten einem sozialen Projekt schenken möchtest. Beides lässt sich mit Spanisch kombinieren.
Ja: ein Abschlusszertifikat von Mente Argentina und eine Bescheinigung oder Referenz der Organisation über deinen Einsatz.
Ja, wenn deine Hochschule zustimmt. Gemeinsam mit der Organisation füllen wir Stundennachweise, Beurteilungen und Berichte aus; die Entscheidung über die Credits trifft deine Hochschule.
Ganz einfach: Leg dein Konto an, füll die kurze Bewerbung mit deinen Wunschterminen aus und zahl die Anmeldegebühr (Registration Fee), um deinen Platz zu sichern.
Flüge, Dokumente oder Details zur Unterkunft musst du am ersten Tag noch nicht haben – du kannst sie später ergänzen.
Eine feste Frist gibt es bei den meisten Programmen nicht, aber die Plätze werden in der Reihenfolge der Anmeldung vergeben – vor allem bei Unterkünften und kleinen Gruppen.
Wenn du deine Wunschtermine schon kennst, bewirb dich früh. Ist dein Start bald? Schreib uns, wir sagen dir, was noch möglich ist.
Die Registration Fee ist eine einmalige Zahlung, die deinen Platz bestätigt. Du zahlst sie nur einmal, auch wenn du mehrere Programme kombinierst.
Sie gilt zwei Jahre ab Zahlung: In dieser Zeit kannst du dein Programm verschieben, die Termine ändern, das Programm wechseln oder wiederkommen, ohne erneut zu zahlen.
Ja. Du kannst bis zu drei passende Programme in denselben Wochen machen – wir stimmen die Zeiten ab. Am häufigsten sind zwei Programme gleichzeitig.
Für vier oder mehr Erfahrungen verteilst du sie am besten auf verschiedene Wochen. Auch unterschiedliche Laufzeiten sind möglich, zum Beispiel vier Wochen Spanisch und zwei Wochen Tango oder Kochen.
Meistens ja, je nach Platz im Programm und in der Unterkunft.
Sag uns am besten etwa drei Wochen vorher Bescheid – entscheiden musst du das aber nicht schon vor der Anreise.
Ja. Flüge sind nicht im Programmpreis enthalten.
Wenn dein Paket eine Unterkunft von Mente Argentina umfasst, ist der Transfer vom und zum Flughafen (Ezeiza oder Aeroparque) inklusive. Schick uns deine Flugdaten, sobald du sie hast – deinen Platz kannst du schon vorher sichern.
WG mit Einzelzimmer, Studentenwohnheim, Gastfamilie oder eigenes Apartment – in Palermo, Belgrano, Barrio Norte und Recoleta.
WLAN, Nebenkosten und wöchentliche Reinigung sind bei allen Unterkünften inklusive. Verpflegung (Frühstück und Abendessen Mo–Fr, am Wochenende Frühstück) kannst du nur bei der Gastfamilie dazubuchen, für USD 300 pro 4 Wochen; die anderen Unterkünfte haben eine Küche.
Ja. Wenn du schon eine Unterkunft in Buenos Aires hast, frag uns nach dem Angebot ohne Unterkunft – du zahlst nicht für etwas, das du schon hast.
Das hängt von deiner Staatsangehörigkeit, der Dauer und dem Programm ab. Viele Teilnehmende reisen ohne vorher beantragtes Visum ein; für längere Aufenthalte können zusätzliche Unterlagen nötig sein.
Mente Argentina ist bei der Migrationsbehörde registriert (RENURE) und unterstützt dich mit den nötigen Dokumenten. Frag uns mit deiner Staatsangehörigkeit und Aufenthaltsdauer, bevor du etwas entscheidest.
Ja. Bei der Einreise nach Argentinien musst du erklären, dass du für deinen Aufenthalt krankenversichert bist.
Wir empfehlen eine Reiseversicherung mit medizinischer Deckung für die ganze Zeit, idealerweise auch mit Schutz bei Stornierung, Verspätung und Gepäck. Den Anbieter wählst du selbst.
Unser Team ist während deines ganzen Programms vor Ort: mit Orientierung bei der Ankunft und Hilfe rund um die Uhr, wenn etwas Unerwartetes passiert.
Alle Teilnehmenden bekommen außerdem SIM-Karte, SUBE-Karte, Fitnessstudio, Zugang zu unseren Räumen mit Terrasse in Palermo Soho, die WhatsApp-Community und ein wechselndes Kulturprogramm.
Ein wechselnder Kalender mit sozialen und kulturellen Erlebnissen – Tickets und Teilnahme inklusive.
Je nach Woche zum Beispiel Theater, Fußball, Stadtteil- und Fahrradtouren, Museen, Asados, gemeinsame Abendessen und Happy Hours. So entdeckst du die Stadt und wirst Teil der Mente-Community.
Erzähl uns kurz, was du vorhast. Wir melden uns innerhalb eines Werktags – oder schreib uns direkt per WhatsApp.
Wir melden uns innerhalb eines Werktags per E-Mail. Schneller geht’s per WhatsApp.