Expanish Volunteer Blog

It is not a very common occurrence in Buenos Aires but there is a chance that at one point or another you will receive a fake bill from someone and probably will not notice until you try to pay for something and the vender will not take your bill. For most Argentines, it is not [...]

Volunteer experience is one of the most gratifying and selfless acts one can do. At Expanish, we are so proud to see young and old, men and women, come to Argentina to volunteer in Buenos Aires, spending their holiday enjoying the city while giving back to the local community.  However, there is often an ‘idea’ [...]

Argentina is one of the most fascinating country’s to visit in all of South America, and every thousands of visitors arrive in Buenos Aires, preparing themselves for their adventures to the rest of the country.  If you are volunteering in Buenos Aires, it is an absolute must to pack your suitcase or backpack, get out [...]

Planning or thinking about embarking upon a volunteering adventure in Argentina? There is plenty of preparation that goes into world traveling, but don’t forget the small stuff! While volunteering you will have the opportunity to go on excursions as well as work in very different and exciting settings throughout Argentina. Whether you are helping children [...]

Argentina is not only known country wide but worldwide for its locally produced and absolutely delicious wines. Only a few decades ago, the majority of Argentina wine was being sold to only its own residents, however today, Argentina is the world’s 5th largest producer of wine and growing at warp speed. It must be said [...]

If you are in a volunteer placement in Buenos Aires and have been thinking of taking a relaxing weekend away with your friends or fellow volunteers, there are many places throughout Argentina that are beautiful to visit but if you are looking to relax in a beautiful city, there is one must-see place that cannot [...]

Are you coming traveling abroad to Argentina for a volunteer placement? Wondering if you should take Spanish beforehand? Here are 5 great reasons to take Spanish classes in Buenos Aires before your volunteer placement. 1. Argentina, if you did not know, is a Spanish speaking country, and the best way to immerse yourself in any [...]

Thinking about volunteering in Buenos Aires this winter? Wondering how to create the best travel, volunteer, accommodation, activity-filled experience? Here is how… · Think about your interests and what kind of volunteer placement would be suited to you. Investigate into causes and check out the volunteer programs to get a good idea of what each [...]

If you are in a volunteer placement in Buenos Aires and have been thinking of taking a relaxing weekend away with your friends or fellow volunteers, there are many places throughout Argentina that are beautiful to visit but if you are like wine, there is one must-see place that cannot be compared to any other… [...]

If you are vacationing in, living in, or volunteering in Buenos Aires, there are some little feline friends in the city that could use your help. In the beautiful and trendy neighbourhood of Palermo is a city owned park named the ‘Botanical Gardens,’ sometimes referred to as the ‘Parque Gato,’ meaning cat park. This lovely [...]