EXCELLENT
RADIO
PLACEMENTS IN STUNNING
ARGENTINA
Live as a local and work in
your field
Work on a current affairs Radio programme aired from Buenos Aires.
You'll gain
excellent Radio Journalism experience on a programme that takes a political
focus, with an analysis of financial market trends, political current
affairs in Argentina, Economics (Local and International) and a review of
everyday events and news.
"My
Spanish is improving vastly and I am also gaining valuable work experience
in the field of journalism, which will undoubtedly help me to find a job
after university." Sarah Holmes
The radio programme that you'll work on
is on air daily
between 09:00 to 11:00. The programme takes a political focus, with an
analysis of financial market trends, political current affairs in
Argentina, Economics (Local and International) and a review of everyday
events and news. The show often features telephone interviews with guest
speakers.
On your
placement you will act as an assistant to the producerwhich
will require you to have a high standard of Spanish. You will make calls
for the producer, look up news of the past, and research certain topics
that will be discussed on the show. All of your work will be conducted in
Spanish. You will gain a real insight into the running of a radio
production along with a general understanding about current affairs issues
in Argentina. You will assist the producer with international news
research, and, depending on your level of Spanish may be required to make
telephone calls to various local newspapers, etc.
Whitney, Peter and Melina (at back)
at a Travellers Welcome Dinner
Combined
Placements:
We can arrange for your to do a one-month intensive Spanish course,
followed by a two-month or three-month work experience placement.
Some feedback from
Sarah Holmes about her Radio Journalism Programme:
"My Spanish is improving vastly and I am also gaining valuable work
experience in the field of journalism, which will undoubtedly help me to
find a job after university. Not only this but also I have made some
great friends and spending time with them allows me an even greater
insight into the Argentine culture, which I love! Working with
Argentina's most famous journalist and enjoying all the perks like being
sent free ice cream is pretty cool!
Going out on air was also a
highlight, as was being asked to be an extra for an Argentine TV
programme! Its all good, it's so hard to choose one thing as the best! I
would recommend this placement to everyone else!!
It takes someone who's
willing to commit themselves and be pro-active about their involvement.
I put in 100% and that' what I'm getting back. You have to be able to
use your initiative too to know what is expected of you from day to day.
Being personable helps obviously because every day you're coming into
contact with different people. And it almost goes without saying that
you need to have a keen interest in current affairs and politics.
My Typical Day: Well, generally I don't have to arrive at the
radio station until 4 in the afternoon, although this varies according
to what's going on in the news etc. The show is on air from 5 - 8 so I
get home again about half 8. I'm expected to arrive prepared so it means
doing some work before I go in.
Again the amount I have to do varies
from day to day depending on current world affairs but generally I spend
a couple of hours reading the international English speaking newspapers
and finding articles of interest then writing reports and doing
translations related to them.
When I arrive the first thing to do is
have some mate (a local drink) and chat to everyone! Then I write up
whatever I've prepared ready for the approval of the head of the
production team. Sometimes they use it and sometimes not but its all
good practice anyway. Sometimes they will have things they need me to do
when I arrive so I get on with that too.
Whilst the show is actually on
air, my job is to answer phones if everyone else is busy and generally
run errands and, of course, serve mate! Sometimes it gets pretty frantic
with guests coming in and everything but its all fun!
And that's a typical day for me! The good thing is that its really
flexible so if I want to go in earlier or leave at a different time I
can. Sometimes I work 3 days a week and sometimes 4 or even the whole
week. It just depends on what's going on and that's what I like about
it. There's no chance to be bored!
I'm loving this placement so much! There have been lots of opportunities
to go to really cool things with people from work, like tango shows and
asados and awards ceremonies and I'm learning loads as I go! Thanks very
much!
ACCOMMODATION
The hostel is decorated in a modern
style throughout and is a very homely place The TV room
There are two choices for accommodation in Buenos Aires. Depending on
your preferences you can either stay in the modern hostel, in the young
and trendy neighbourhood of Palermo, with other volunteers or, if you
would prefer a more cultural experience, you can be placed with a host
family and be fluent in Spanish is no time!
HOSTEL: You will be accommodated in a small,
modern
hostel situated in trendy Palermo, a beautiful area located near to the
heart of the city.
Palermo is the young people’s capital of Buenos
Aires and is full of restaurants, bars, and boutique style shops. Even
though on each block you can find the latest fashions and nightlife
hotspots, the neighbourhood is traditional with wide streets and old
colonial style houses. Many of the streets are cobbled and tree lined
and to the west you’ll find a huge park (similar to Central Park in New
York).
The hostel has recently been renovated with new decor and furniture.
Features such as high ceilings, wooden floor boards and friendly staff,
help create what is a chilled and relaxing atmosphere. Big enough to be
sociable and fun, yet small enough to feel at home - the hostel receives
a great deal of positive volunteer feedback. Even though the hostel is
open to the public, you will have your own room, shared with other
Travellers volunteers of the same sex. You could be sharing with 2 or 3
other volunteers.
At time of writing the facilities at the hostel include; Reception area
with open fire and sofas: a large living room with cable TV, air
conditioning, sofas and huge bean bags; two computers with FREE internet
access 24/7 with Skype and MSN; a large dining area with music/stereo:
kitchen with full facilities: private and enclosed garden/patio, with
garden furniture: ping pong table, table football, board games, and
books: local DVD store with hostel account: access to telephones for
outgoing calls and emergency services, and a London telephone number for
incoming calls: staff 24/7: security cameras outside: soft drinks and
snacks for purchase.
A traditional Argentinean breakfast will be provided every day at the
hostel and an allowance for your evening meal! We have this
arrangement in place to give our volunteers the flexibility to sample
the great Argentinean food! Right on the door step of the hostel there
are many cafes and restaurants with great priced menus just waiting for
you….the choice is yours! This means that you will only need to pay
for lunch out of your own money.
Your accommodation is ideally situated only two blocks from the subway,
trains and just around the corner from a major buses route, thus making
it very easy to get to and from your placements and around the many
tourist attractions: the Obelisco, the Casa Rosada, the Congreso, La
Boca neighbourhood and San Telmo district.
HOST FAMILY: If you would prefer a more cultural experience, we can arrange for
you to stay with a local Argentinean Family. Host family accommodation
gives you the opportunity to become more integrated with the local
community and is ideal if you want to practice your Spanish
(Basic/intermediate Spanish is required to stay with a Host Family). You
will be integrated into the family and will be provided with a
comfortable and clean private room and will have use of the kitchen.
Breakfast will be provided every day and for dinner (optional) you will
usually share a typical Argentinean meal with your family. Facilities in
host families do vary, but you will have the opportunity to express your
preferences regarding the type of family that you stay with (for
example, a family with/without children, pets etc). If you
stay in a host family you will be provided with the contact details of
other volunteers living in Buenos Aires at the same time as you so that
you won't miss out on any socialising!
Cost of living: The currency in Argentina is the Peso and
at the time of writing the cost of living is very cheap. Can of coke
costs: 2 pesos /40 pence, One Bus trip costs: 80 centavos /15 pence, One Subway
trip costs: 70 Centavos / 13 pence, A Taxi journey across the city
costs: 10-20
pesos / £1.60 - £3.30, Lunch in a café with drink costs:
13-17
pesos/ £2.10 - £2.80, Evening meal costs:
20-30
pesos/ £3.30 - £5.00.
There are approximately 3 Pesos to the US dollar, and 6 Pesos to £1
Sterling. Exchange rates are subject to fluctuation, so please check these
regularly as the figures quoted may differ.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:
As with all our destinations, the
Argentine culture
and heritage, although European in flavour, is different to Anglo-Saxon cultures and this must be borne in
mind.
Self-reliance and independence are highly
appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this
wonderful opportunity!
Once you have applied for a placement, we will send you a very
detailed Argentina Information Book, as well as an equally detailed Safety Guide
- both of these will help to make your stay in Argentina one that you will never
forget!
This is a truly awesome, elegant and beautiful
country.
TRAVEL AND SUPPORT
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Ltd., ATOL No. 6856. (Read more about Murray Rogers Travel Ltd.)
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
You will fly into Buenos
Aires where you'll be met by either Melina or Adriana Saccal,
our local organisers. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you
will be taken to your host work organisation.
To see what Support
& Backup we provide in our countries,
please click here.
VISAS:. Visas are not required for a stay of 90
days if you are a British Passport Holder. If you are not a British Passport
Holder, we will liase with you about specific requirements, if any, and will
make the visa process very easy for you.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country!
PRICES:
To see the Prices of this project and all
our other projects in Argentina, please
click here
Prices
include
Food & accommodation (excluding lunch)
while on your project,
2 T-shirts, if required
for your project
All support and backup
during your programme
Meeting you at the
nearest airport, where appropriate, but exclude international travel.
Please note that if you'd prefer to live with a host family, there is an
additional supplement of £45 per month for bed-and-breakfast and £75 for
half-board.
.
+44 01903 502595
