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http://www.mandeladay.com/ WHAT CAN I DO ON MANDELA DAY? The overarching objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so build a global movement for good. Ultimately it seeks … Continue reading

International Cooperation Volunteer Are you interested in gaining some work experience whilst in Argentina? We offer you the opportunity to: Be a volunteer for the best think tank in Argentina and one of the top five in Latin America. Gain … Continue reading

www.anybodyargentina.org - “For those of you sick to your back teeth at not being able to find clothes to fit in Argentina… (and those of you that sympathise with our plight!), AnyBody Argentina will be in Plaza Francia (by the church) … Continue reading

For more information go to: http://www.kiva.org/volunteer#remoteOpp Remote Volunteer Opportunities Kiva Fellows Program Kiva Fellows travel to and live in the host country of one of our partner microfinance institutions (MFI) for a minimum of 12 weeks.  By journaling on the behalf of our MFI … Continue reading

If you see anyone sleeping on the street this winter you can dial 108 which is the city’s social helpline. For more info see this link: http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/des_social/familia_comunidad/operativo_frio.php?menu_id=34828

CIPPEC (Centro de Implementación de Políticas Públicas para la Equidad y el Crecimiento), an Argentine NGO focused on public policy is looking for translators. We’re looking for volunteers to assist us with the translation of our project proposals mainly and … Continue reading

http://chacrasenbuenosaires.over-blog.com/article-eco-taller-y-campamento-internacional-de-voluntarios-105556428.html Fundación Chacras de Buenos Aires te convoca como voluntario con tus manos amigas, para participar en el campamento ecológico de Villa San Luis, Pueblo Natural, a sólo 30 km de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires donde aprenderémos haciendo una … Continue reading

www.freedocumentaries.org is a great website that offers free documentaries to gain an alternative viewpoint to the one that is offered by the mainstream media.

Would you like to create a positive change toward a sustainable culture? Amartya Promoviendo Sustentabilidad is looking for volunteers to help us with our media and communications team. We ask for 4 to 8 hours a week (very flexible) of … Continue reading

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Find out what is happening in Argentina on Earth Hour on March 31st. http://www.vidasilvestre.org.ar/lhp/

“Two weeks ago a UNICEF and World Health Organization report showed conclusively that poor people in rural areas are overwhelmingly those without these most basic necessities for life.” For the full article and to learn how you can help: http://www.unicef.org/media/media_62064.html

On Women’s Day lets remember that there are many women out there less fortunate than ourselves. This website has a downloadable resource guide against gender violence as well as a list of activites happening around Buenos Aires. http://www.mujeresenigualdad.org.ar/

If you are celebrating a special day, why not ask people to donate to a worthy cause instead of giving presents? http://www.celebraayudando.org.ar/

Ambientate and friends are producing FestEco, Argentina’s first zero carbon festival the 25th and 26th February in CheLA (Iguazú 451, Parque Patricios, Buenos Aires). The line-up includes all kinds of activities for everyone, each of them with free entry. Saturday 25th … Continue reading

Small Space. Little Effort. Big Impact. http://www.packforapurpose.org/docs/countries/argentina/

SACS (Send a Child to School) is ready to fill backpacks for the 2012 school year. We will be providing over 1000 Argentine children with backpacks and other school supplies. We will deliver these to the children at the end … Continue reading

So many people want to help but sometimes due to a hectic lifestyle we are not able to. Why not try online volunteering? There are lots of organisations around the world who need volunteers to do things like writing, editing, … Continue reading

If you would like to volunteer on Xmas Eve there is a group meeting on the corner of Riobamba and Mitre at 9pm. To sign up email: redsolidaria@fibertel.com.ar Read the original article here: http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/Nochebuena-voluntarios-recorreran-Ciudad-brindar_0_612538947.html

Ser Voluntario, IV edición. Últimos días para el registro Por Elena Martin, 15 December 2011   Imagen cedida por Hacercomunidad.org – Fundación La Nación ¿Eres o has sido voluntario y vives en la Capital Federal de Argentina? ¿Te apetece pasar una … Continue reading

Below is the list of places where you can donate toys for Xmas. For the complete list around Argentina please see: http://www.redsolidaria.org.ar/noticia-se-lanza-colecta-de-juguetes-en–diferentes-lugares-de-argentina-153.php Se lanza colecta de juguetes en diferentes lugares de Argentina Hay 77 centros de recepción Preparándonos para las fiestas, … Continue reading

The Fundacion Banco de Alimentos is currently asking for people to donate non perishable foods and in return they will get 2 free subway tickets. This campaign will be running from 5th – 16th December. Food can be donated between … Continue reading

http://www.worldvolunteerweb.org/intl-vol-day.html Volunteers, this is your moment.  Celebrate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2011! IVD offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to make visible their contributions – at local, national and international levels – to the achievement of the Millennium … Continue reading

http://www.argentinaindependent.com/life-style/lifestyle-life-style/dog-days-open-day-at-el-campito-refuge-/ Dog Days: Open Day at El Campito Refuge by Blanka Hay, 29 November 2011. As one of surprisingly few dog shelters to have been established in Argentina, El Campito Refugio rescues, recovers and rehabilitates literally hundreds of dogs.   … Continue reading

Kiva.org is a San Francisco based non-profit organization that allow users from all over the world support those in poverty via Micro-financing. There is a beautiful simplicity with lending through Kiva that encourages lending. Lend as little as $25 Register … Continue reading

http://www.squidoo.com/agreenlife Change to Fluorescent Bulbs - If every house in the United States changed all of the light bulbs in their house, that would be equivalent to taking one million cars off the streets. Don’t Rinse - Skip rinsing your plates before putting … Continue reading

Article currently featuring on the front page of http://goodmorningba.com/ >> We’ve all seen it: the homeless mother begging outside the supermarket with her children, the kids selling candy or giving paper handouts in exchange for a few coins on the Subte, … Continue reading

http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com This year CNN will join the fight to end modern-day slavery and shine a spotlight on the horrors of modern-day slavery, amplify the voices of the victims, highlight success stories and help unravel the complicated tangle of criminal enterprises … Continue reading

We now have 11 organisations that are looking for Volunteers! Please check our ORGANISATIONS page to find out more about the different oppurtunities that are available!

There is an elderly British man living in Martinez who has parkinsons. His son was hoping that perhaps someone would go and chat (in English) to him 1-2 hours per week. If you are interested please contact James on  jamesdeges@hotmail.com.

http://www.caacupeong.org/home.html Caacupé ONG es una organización sin fines de lucro cuya misión es promover la cultura a través de la educación y del trabajo.Desde Junio del 2008 trabajamos a través del “Apostolado Caacupé” en un barrio carenciado de la VILLA … Continue reading

30 razones para hacer voluntariado

Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience A desire to make a difference to the lives of others To be challenged Giving something back to an organisation that has impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly Explore career and … Continue reading