Women Empowerment Program
Argentina continues to face significant human rights challenges, especially concerning violence against women. Despite a 2009 law aimed at addressing this, femicides remain a critical issue. Efforts are now focusing on enhancing women's economic empowerment to reduce poverty and increase participation in entrepreneurship. The Women Empowerment Program, led by women volunteers, supports those facing social risks by providing emotional support and vocational training to improve employment opportunities. It also offers a platform for women to discuss their domestic challenges, helping them realize there are alternatives to their circumstances. The ultimate goal is to support initiatives that promote gender equality and social transformation.
Argentina continues to grapple with deep-rooted human rights issues, particularly the pervasive violence against women. Despite the enactment of a comprehensive law in 2009 to prevent and punish such violence, the unchecked homicides of women persist as a major concern.
Recognizing the pivotal role of gender equality and women’s empowerment, the focus has shifted towards enhancing women’s economic empowerment. This includes bolstering women as key drivers of poverty reduction, as well as fostering female participation in investment and entrepreneurship.
Volunteers in the Women Empowerment Program work at a project led by a group of women dedicated to supporting others who face social risks, aiming to enhance their quality of life through emotional support and skill-building. The primary goal of this project is to equip women with vocational skills that will pave the way for future employment opportunities.
Moreover, the project serves as a platform for open discussions, providing women with the opportunity to share their domestic situations and realise that there are alternatives. Many women in the targeted neighbourhood have been confined to a cycle of limited prospects, lacking access to education and suffering from domestic violence. Helping these women recognize that their circumstances are not the norm is a crucial step in alleviating and managing their challenges, while empowering them to strive for a better quality of life.
The overarching objective is to lend support to women’s initiatives and projects that strive to advance gender equality as a catalyst for broader social transformation.
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Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Every morning, volunteers enthusiastically take part in a variety of workshops including textile, recycling, clothing, knitting, crocheting, porcelain, and technology, among others. This enables them to form meaningful connections with the women involved in the project. Once they feel integrated, the volunteers can engage with the women, offering them support, guidance, or simply lending an ear to listen and understand their unique perspectives. Furthermore, volunteers play a pivotal role in organizing fairs and events where these empowered women can showcase and sell their products. In the afternoons, volunteers also contribute by assisting in food delivery. Additionally, on Saturdays, there’s an opportunity to help with constructing a new workshop which the women are building with their own hands.
Some of the initiatives that volunteers participate:
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Give technical, legal and psychological counselling to the women that require it in order to build their capacities, and support them in achieving their projects, according to their own vision and work strategies.
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Through communication strategies, manage their social media network to promote their projects and share their work experience.
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Mobilise resources from international and local donors to fund local initiatives and women’s grassroots organisations in Argentina.
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To promote and strengthen women’s leadership within their local initiatives, to organize meetings to exchange experiences with other women and getting them in contact with other sources of technical and financial resources.
Requirements & eligibility
Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report.
In addition:
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You must be tolerant towards others and respect the differences
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You must welcome team work but also be able to work alone
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You must be able to speak and understand Spanish
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You have to be a proactive person, we welcome volunteers with initiative
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The minimum length to apply for this program is 4 weeks
A typical day
From Monday to Friday volunteers work 20 – 25 hours per week during mornings and some Saturdays if they want to be part of the construction project.
Accommodation & meals
Airport Transfers
We will pick you up upon arrival; our transfer service will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. It is very important that you send us your flight information beforehand. It takes about 40 minutes to get from the airport to the accommodation. Please bear in mind that the transfer back to the airport is not included, you will need to take a taxi or a bus when you finish your project.
Accommodation and Meals
Our local partner team in Cordoba manages two hostel accommodations which are located in strategically important points of the city; near business areas, shopping centers, theaters, cinemas, bars and restaurants. Our guests will be able to enjoy their independence, and at the same time, get to know friends from all over the world. The best choice if you want to share time with students of different countries and diverse cultures; you will be able to enjoy the independence that you need, and at the same time, getting to know friends from all over the world. The hostel is fully equipped, hot shower, TV and Wi-Fi access available. We do not offer meals; you will have a fully equipped kitchen to cook or a cheap restaurant or a bar to buy food nearby. Supermarkets are open from 8 am to 10 pm.
Weather
Depending on the time of the year Cordoba could be very hot or very cold. The temperature during summer varies from 29°C to 40°C o and the temperature in winters varies from 2°C degrees to 15°C or 18°C. Sometimes you wrongly assume that Latin America is always hot, but this is not true for Argentina. It can be really cold in winter especially for projects that are located in the middle of the mountains.
During your free time
Cordoba is the second largest city in the country. Its Jesuit heritage and its strong Spanish vividness result in a fascinating blend of past and modernity. Cordoba is also a university city, home to several colleges and universities which endow it with a youthful and forward-looking environment in many different aspects. This is the reason why people from Cordoba are kind, friendly, and open-minded, and easily integrate their visitors and students, a really valuable distinctive feature.The people of Cordoba are known as fun-loving folks with a fondness for cuarteto music, rally car racing, and the drink of Fernet and Coke. Feel free to linger over a long lunch, relax in the square with a coffee or ice cream, and meet a few of the laid back locals.Its rugged outskirts provide plenty of adventurous activities like parasailing and horseback riding.
Start dates
Weekly start dates, year-round — pick any week across the next two years.
Program fees by duration
A one-off application fee ($249 / £179 / €229 / AU$350) is charged in addition to the program fee — valid for one year, during which you may enrol in multiple programs. A 5% international banking fee applies to credit-card payments in USD or AUD.
| Duration | Program fee | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $1,650 | |
| 5 weeks | $1,900 | |
| 6 weeks | $2,150 | |
| 7 weeks | $2,400 | |
| 8 weeks | $2,650 | |
| Each additional week | +$250 / week |
Indicative conversion — your booking is charged in the currency you choose at checkout.
✓ What you're paying for
- 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
- Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
- Pickup from Cordoba Airport
- In country induction
- Donation to the project
- Cultural activities
- Customized project placement
- Accommodation in a centrally located Hostel
- Certificate of Participation(On Request)
Not included
- Airfare
- Visa and Visa extension fee
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Transport to and from your placement
- Any personal expenses
- Return Airport Drop
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply for the volunteer programs in Argentina?
As we have limited spots available in our programs and we serve on first come first basis, it is strongly recommended to apply for the program and reserve your spot in the program well in advance. You can book your spot in the program by filling an online form and pay the application fee.Once you complete your application, your individual My Account will be active in which you will receive your placement confirmation after which you can pay the program fees. You can pay the program fees later as well in installments, but 45 days before the program starts.
How long will it take to process my application? Will my application be accepted?
After you complete your application, your personalized ‘My Account’ will be active. You will need to upload your CV/Resume along with your photo in the same. Our backend team and the placement site takes around 10-12 days to review your application. After we review your CV and documents, your booking is confirmed and booking confirmation is updated in your ‘My Account’. Some projects need a mandatory criminal background check and the same is mentioned in the project info of your program. Approval of your application depends on your qualification and eligibility criteria for each project.
Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the programs?
- You must be respectful of other cultures
- You must be tolerant towards others and respect the differences
- You must welcome teamwork but also be able to work alone
- Beginner - Intermediate level of Spanish knowledge
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- You have to be a proactive person, we welcome volunteers with initiative
Can I volunteer as part of a group?
For individual volunteers:
You will arrive on the same start date as other volunteers joining at the same time and will be part of a cohort for your program. This means you’ll share the same orientation day, accommodation, and overall experience; a great way to meet new people and make friends from around the world. The best time to join if you want to meet lots of other volunteers is July and August as these are the most popular months.
For groups:
If you already have a group, we also accept applications from university and college groups, high school groups, corporate teams, families, and groups of friends. Your group can fill in our Group Application Form, providing details such as the number of participants, preferred duration, budget, and destination. We take special care in providing your group with a placement that best suits your goals, and we can customise your itinerary to ensure you get exactly the experience you’re looking for. For groups of five or more, we can even design special group programs that combine meaningful volunteer work with cultural immersion and travel opportunities. All our programs, whether individual or group, are designed to be safe, affordable, and rewarding, offering every volunteer a memorable and impactful experience.
Can I apply with a friend?
Yes! On our application form you can detail the name of the friend(s) or partner you are applying with. You will be placed in the same project and accommodation with your friend.
Does VolSol provide with a reference or a certificate after program completion?
Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The certificate is provided on request.
Do I need to speak Spanish to join the programs in Argentina?
Speaking Spanish is not a mandatory requirement to join the programs, however, knowledge of it would be an added advantage in the program. Volunteers are advised to learn basic Spanish.We can also arrange Spanish lessons for you in Cordoba. For certain specific programs, intermediate level of Spanish would be required.
A VolSol fornece carta de recomendação ou certificado após a conclusão do programa?
Sim, forneceremos o certificado após a conclusão bem-sucedida do programa. O certificado é fornecido mediante solicitação.
How do I get to the program location?
Your program coordinator or a member of the local coordinating team will take you to your placement on the first day and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program, its surroundings and other facilities around the location. From the 2nd day onwards, you’ll have to commute by yourself to the program location.
Can I know more about accommodation and food arrangements?
Volunteers in Cordoba stay at one of two centrally located hostels in Córdoba. Both are positioned in strategic areas close to shopping centers, business districts, cinemas, theaters, bars, and restaurants.
The hostels offer the following facilities :-
- Fully equipped shared facilities
- Hot showers
- TV and Wi-Fi access
- A fully equipped kitchen for cooking
Meals are not provided, but volunteers can prepare their own food or visit nearby affordable restaurants and cafes. Supermarkets are open from 8:00 to 22:00.These hostels are ideal for volunteers who enjoy independence while meeting travelers and students from all over the world.
Volunteers in the Puma Reserve and Horse Sanctuary program stay within the project location itself. Meals are provided to the volunteers at the project itself.
Which vaccinations will I need?
If you are traveling from a country with a risk of Yellow Fever Virus (YFV) transmission, you are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
Apart from that, travelers are recommended to take the following vaccinations:
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
You can take a quick look at the CDC List for vaccinations. We would also request you to consult your travel doctor before going to Argentina.
How can I connect with past Volunteering Solutions alumni as well as other former and current volunteers?
We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions program participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Group to communicate with other participants. To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit the Meet a Volunteer page on our website.
Can you put me in contact with other volunteers who have done this program?
We can only provide contact details for former volunteers who have consented to having their data shared. However, there is a Facebook group for past and current volunteers which you are welcome to join. There are also hundreds of reviews online from our former volunteers as well as social media posts on Instagram, TikTok and our You Tube Channel.
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