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Customized Group
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Want to plan a volunteer trip for your organization? BridgeVolunteers creates customized volunteer programs for high schools, universities, and more. |
Whether you are part of a high school, university, business, social club, church group, or private association, we can create the ideal program to meet the unique needs of your organization. BridgeVolunteers volunteer travel programs are a great way for your group members to broaden their horizons and have a memorable experience abroad while also contributing to the service of others.
BridgeVolunteers can coordinate the following program details for your organization according to location specifics:
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1-4 week programs created exclusively for your group |
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Programs in a variety of locations worldwide—Latin America, Africa, or Asia |
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Programs that begin on the start date of your choice |
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All pre-departure information and support to answer all your questions |
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Assistance with travel arrangements |
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Exceptional on-site language training courses |
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Accommodations in a home stay, apartment, or hotel lodging including meals if
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Daily contact and 24/7 support with on-site staff |
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First-rate facilities and classroom space |
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Comprehensive medical and emergency travel insurance |
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Colleges and Universities |
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BridgeVolunteers specializes in creating short-term faculty programs that allow professors to integrate meaningful volunteer work into their curriculum. Student participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on enriching volunteer programs in communities worldwide. BridgeVolunteers is a member of NAFSA (Association of International Educators) and is committed to complying with best practices in international education. |
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Alternative Break Groups |
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BridgeVolunteers can work with faculty, administrators, and student leaders to create meaningful and memorable alternative break opportunities abroad. We can plan alternative break programs for any time of the year and can also arrange language classes, cultural activities, and local excursions, if desired. |
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Corporate Groups |
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If your company is looking for a unique way to engage in team-building or skill development in a global society, BridgeVolunteers programs are an excellent opportunity. We can take care of all the details—airport pick-up, housing, transportation, and even language and cultural courses, local sight-seeing, and guided tours—so you can make the most of your time abroad. |
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| Getting a proposal for your group is easy! From organizing pre-trip details to post-trip follow-up, BridgeVolunteers will guide your program every step of the way. |
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Step 1: Select a Location |
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Whether your group prefers to volunteer in the stunning city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the rainforests of Costa Rica, or in any other of our amazing locations worldwide, BridgeVolunteers will work with you to ensure that your volunteer travel goes off without a hitch. |
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Step 2: Select Program Dates |
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Because each of our programs is customized to meet your needs, you choose the dates and length of your program—most programs will begin any Monday of the year! |
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Step 3: We Provide Quotes & Pricing |
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Our staff will work to put together a price quote and proposal that is designed to meet all of your program needs. Each quote comes with a variety of program options in order to choose those that best fit the requirements and requests of your organization. |
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Step 4:Get Pre-Departure Support |
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After your organization has approved a program proposal, our staff will work to fully prepare all participants. We will provide you with pre-departure materials explaining cultural adjustment, program logistics, and program information. Our staff will be available to answer all questions via telephone. |
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Step 5:Begin your Program! |
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While your group participates in its volunteer program, our partner organization along with BridgeVolunteers staff will be available to ensure that you have the best possible volunteer experience. In-country service includes airport pick-up, program orientation, and 24-hour emergency contacts for all participants and their families. And most importantly, our local on-site staff works around the clock to create the most positive learning and volunteer experience for your group. |
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Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
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After arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be picked up by a shuttle service and transported to your accommodations for the first night. The following morning, you will begin your volunteer program with an extensive orientation. During this time, you will learn about living and working in Buenos Aires, using public transportation, and volunteering at your program site. You will meet your program coordinator to discuss the details of your work and your responsibilities as a volunteer. Your program coordinator will accompany you on the first day and also on subsequent days if possible. |
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Spanish Language Classes: |
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To complement your work in the community, you will be taking Spanish language classes at BridgeArgentina, our affiliate language school in Buenos Aires. For more efficient placement upon your arrival, we ask that you take our Online Spanish Placement to determine your language proficiency. If this is not possible, we will test you upon arrival at the school. You will be placed according to your language level in a group of four or fewer students, learning conversational Spanish for four hours a day*. After your class hours, you will go directly to your organization for your volunteer experience.
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TEFL Teacher Training: |
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All volunteers in our Teach English Programs receive teacher training before going abroad. By completing our online teacher preparation program, you will earn your certification in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), which will give you the skills and confidence needed to teach English overseas. Read More. |
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Transportation: |
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BridgeVolunteers will arrange your airport pickup in Buenos Aires and transportation to your host family. Volunteers pay for transportation to and from the program and other activities. |
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Accommodations: |
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Volunteers can choose to stay in either a hostel or with an Argentinean host family. Hostel accommodations are typically shared rooms and bathrooms and include breakfast. Host family accommodations include a private room and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Commute time to the program varies, but may be up to 30-60 minutes, depending on your placement. If you opt to stay with a host family, you will be glad to know that our host families are carefully screened and must meet BridgeVolunteers' requirements before being accepted as a host family. You will be given a key to your host family's home to come and go as you please. |
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Meals: |
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If you choose to stay in a hostel, you will be served breakfast only. If you would like to prepare your own meals, you will have access to a kitchen in the hostel. Host families provide two meals a day: breakfast and dinner. |
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In-Country Support: |
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Volunteer coordinators will provide support during your time in Buenos Aires. You can also expect help from your fellow volunteers and the staff of both BridgeVolunteers and our partner organization. |
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Argentina Excursions: |
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Although you will be serving the community for most of your time in Argentina, there may be time for some sightseeing. Below are a few of the trips that BridgeArgentina organizes for students and volunteers, schedule permitting. Volunteers are expected to pay their own transportation costs and entrance fees.
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The Recoleta |
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One of our most popular excursions, this trip takes you to the beautiful Recoleta neighborhood known as a "slice of Paris" in Buenos Aires |
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The Rosedal |
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The Rosedal is Buenos Aires' most famous and most visited park, filled with bridges, piers, ponds, sculptures, and abundant vegetation. |
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San Telmo |
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A walking tour of this artsy neighborhood offers a chance to visit antique shops and the San Telmo Market, where you can find antiques, crafts, and artwork made by local artisans. |
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La Boca |
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Colorful houses characterize the lively waterfront neighborhood of La Boca. The area is also home to the country's most popular soccer team, the Boca Juniors. |
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The Plaza de Mayo |
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This plaza is the epicenter of Argentina's political history. This tour of the plaza also includes famous buildings nearby, such as the Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Cabildo. |
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Puerto Madero |
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This port city has converted its old brick warehouses into first-rate restaurants, movie theaters, and office complexes. It is now Buenos Aires' newest, most exclusive, and fastest-growing district |
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Insurance for Volunteers: |
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BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
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