Volunteer trip preparation for Argentina

Travel preparation is an essential part of any volunteer experience and we strongly encourage that all volunteers take the time to put together their own travel preparation checklist and make sure they have everything they will need while volunteering in Argentina.

Remember: once you register with Expanish and before your program begins, we will email you a complete Pre Arrival Information Pack which will be extremely helpful in your preparation!

Travel Preparation Check List

Travel Documents

If applicable, be sure to bring the following:

• Passport (with at least 6 months validity upon return date)
• Driver's license (if planning to drive while abroad)
• Credit and debit cards
• Traveler's checks
• All documentation regarding travel (visa, travel insurance, vouchers)

Tips

• Make a few individual copies of your passport, birth certificate, and travel insurance.
• Place a photocopy each of the documents mentioned above in your checked luggage, one in your carry-on, and if you are traveling with others, exchange with one other person too.
• Place all of your documents into a zip lock bag or into something waterproof in order to protect them.

Clothing

• Bring clothing that is easy to wash, dry, and pack.
• Bring clothing that you can dress up for those special days or nights out in Buenos Aires.
• Try to bring clothing that is easy to match up and layer.
• Depending on your volunteer placement, bring clothing that is suitable to use while you are volunteering.
• Bring a good pair of walking shoes, something for rain, and flip flops.
• Don't bring or wear expensive or flashy jewelry or items of clothing

Toiletries

• Travel size toiletries are a great way to have everything you need with less space and less weight. Once you arrive in Buenos Aires, you can buy regular size toiletries.

Medications

• Be sure to accompany any prescription drugs with a prescription from your doctor.

First Aid Kit

• A first aid kit is always recommendable. Be sure it includes adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, and bandages.

Health Appointments

• If you are on a volunteer program for 3 months or more have both a medical and dental check up appointment before you leave home.

Eye ware

• Pack spare contact lenses/ and or spectacles with your optical prescription.

Entertainment

• Many volunteers travel with ipods, mp3 players, or other electronic devices. These are sure to liven up your long walks or bus rides, but remember to always keep them close.

Books

• A phrase book or dictionary comes in very handy while volunteering abroad. Buy one of those little pocket size books, we guarantee you'll be happy you did.

Other items to purchase/bring

• Buy one or two padlocks so that you have the option of locking up your bag, suitcase, or a locker.
• Bring a travel alarm clock; this will come in very handy for those early morning wake up times.
• If you are bringing any electronics or a laptop, bring an adapter with you so that you can plug in these little gadgets anywhere you go.

Family & Friends

• Give your family and friends all of your contact information and emergency numbers abroad.