We have been organizing opportunities in Patagonia for many years as a complement for our Spanish programs. For our students, this has been a great way to improve conversational Spanish skills.
We have selected a variety of interesting possible volunteer placements in Patagonia, meaningful for the local community.
La Montaña also offers training for white-collar and professional careers in Bariloche.

Volunteer and community service in Patagonia

Organization

This project is an initiative from La Montaña together with the Bariloche county and takes place in different community centers in Bariloche, which are chosen according to the volunteer profile, background and interests.

Mission

The mission of La Montaña is to offer benefits to the community, while the volunteers gain experience in their working field and offering a service with a positive impact on the local community.

Volunteer positions are only available for our Spanish students.

Volunteer Positions

Volunteers can be engaged in the following positions:

1- Volunteer in a recycling "green" point:

Tasks: Collecting recyclable materials and store in a "green point" at La Montaña facilities. Help transporting and speading out the word. Find new partners.

Schedule: This position needs a minimun stay of 4 weeks and it is available all year round Spanish level required: Intermediate. Take your Placement test here
If you are interested, save your spot here.

2- Volunteer as an English Teacher: No more vacancies during 2019- 2020

a) English Teacher. b) English Teacher Assistant.

Tasks: Teaching English to 7-13 years old children at Primary School. Preparing workshops and other events where English practice can take place.

Schedule: This position needs a minimun stay of 3 months and openings are every March and every August. Just a few positions available. If you are interested, save your spot here.

3- Volunteer as a Workshop Teacher: No more vacancies during 2019- 2020
a) Workshop Teacher. b) Workshop Teacher Assistant.

Volunteers will be engaged in the following tasks: Preparing Workshop program, Organizing workshop.

4- Volunteer as a Gardener, horticulturist and nursery man:

a) Gardener and horticulturist: Helping the school with daily tasks, seasonal tasks and specialty tasks. Growing vegetables for pupil´s meals.

Daily tasks:
Help is needed in the maintenance of:
Vegetable garden: As part of the school program, teachers and parents have designed an ECO-HUERTA (Eco-Garden) where children can grow their own vegetables, flowers and fruits. this area
Green garden: seedlings, tomatoes and a few more need special care, so they are kept in a Green garden.
Native Flora Protection: native trees seedlings are grown in order to re-forest the area.
Seasonal tasks:
Help is needed for:
Collecting apples
Preparing jam for children together with school parents
Pruning and preparing trees for winter
Specialty tasks:
Painting
Maintenance of the facilities
Workshops for children
Workshops for parents

b) Nursery man: help growing native trees. No more vacancies during 2019- 2020

Collecting native trees seeds and taking care of the growing process.
Seedling for tomatoes and other special species.