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Volunteering and Internships in Buenos Aires
Volunteers wanted
The South American Explorers Buenos Aires Clubhouse is always in need of volunteers to help out both at the clubhouse and from afar. Volunteers help with numerous tasks and projects including member reception, organization and expanding of clubhouse library, trip reports, info packs, organizing events, marketing and outreach, fundraising, etc. Anyone with a few extra hours is welcome to join the SAE team. We are especially in need of volunteers with design skills to help us update our publicity materials and good writers to produce info packets that are available to club members.
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.
Clubhouse/Member Services
- Update current recommended lists, brochures and info sheets
- Solicit trip reports from members and manage trip report database
- Schedule, promote and manage clubhouse events including classes, talks, parties, fundraisers, etc
- Maintain lending library, book exchange and clubhouse bookstore
- Welcome and provide trip planning assistance to visiting members and respond to email requests
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
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