|
Volunteering and Internships in Buenos Aires
Volunteers wanted
The South American Explorers Buenos Aires staff are always in need of volunteers to help out both in the city and from afar. Volunteers can help with numerous tasks and projects, including responding to emails from members, writing info sheets and info packs, organizing events, marketing and outreach, fundraising etc. Anyone with a few extra hours is welcome to join the SAE team. Just drop us an email and we will give you more information on how you can help us out!
Intern at SAE
Internships at the BA clubhouse last at least 12 weeks. Click here for more information and an application. Questions and completed applications should be submitted to baclub@saexplorers.org Intern responsibilities are divided into several areas and internships can focus on any one or a combination of the following:
Volunteering Resources
- Meet with humanitarian, socially and ecologically oriented non-profits and establish lasting relationships with them.
- Maintain and update the Volunteer Resource Database for Argentina
- Advise members on volunteering opportunities in Argentina
- Organize community service projects and fundraisers with local organizations
Marketing/Public Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses such as outfitters, hostels, hotels, travel agencies, student exchange services, etc.
- Sell advertising space in SAE publications for money and/or exchange
- Negotiate special deals with organizations/companies for group memberships and discounted membership rates
- Establish and maintain media contacts to publicize the club and events.
- Design and harmonize the appearance of club publications, such as brochures, flyers, website, enewsletter, etc.
Member Services
- Update current recommended lists, brochures and info sheets
- Solicit trip reports from members and manage trip report database
- Schedule, promote and manage weekly events including classes, talks, parties, fundraisers, etc.
- Provide advice and trip planning assistance to members by responding to email enquiries
- Maintain the luggage storage service
Travel Research and Writing
- Contribute to SAE publications such as website content, South American Explorers magazine and enewsletters.
- Research travel opportunities and write informational brochures, packets, articles, etc.
- Contribute articles to websites and publications of SAE partners
|
|
