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Biblioteca Argentina para Ciegos (BAC) (Argentine Library for the Blind)

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About the project

Biblioteca Argentina para Ciegos (BAC) (Argentine Library for the Blind)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Argentine Library for the Blind (BAC) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1924 and managed by people with visual impairments. It promotes inclusion through cultural, educational, and recreational activities for people with and without disabilities. The library houses over 2,400 Braille volumes and approximately 1,400 audiobooks, and offers workshops, yoga classes, cultural events, language activities, and community outings, fostering accessibility and participation.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will assist with the organization and delivery of cultural and educational activities, including welcoming visitors, providing guidance within the library, and supporting participants. The volunteer may accompany library users, upon request, to complete personal errands or administrative procedures outside the library. The volunteer will provide administrative support, including researching information, preparing spreadsheets and documents, entering data, and organizing files and records. The volunteer will accompany participants on monthly outings to places of cultural or public interest, assisting with mobility, describing the surroundings, and helping make the experience accessible and enjoyable. The volunteer will assist blind users with online procedures and web-based services, helping them navigate digital accessibility barriers. The volunteer will assist with social media management and communication and outreach activities. The volunteer is encouraged to propose activities or initiatives based on their particular skills, profession, or area of expertise. The implementation of these proposals will depend on the organization’s needs and available resources

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers stay at the Subir al Sur Volunteer House.

📍 About the location

Almagro neighbourhood, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

⚠️ Requirements

An open-minded attitude towards community engagement. An advanced level of Spanish. Initiative to propose activities and take the lead on projects. Flexibility and adaptability to different ways of working. Interest in promoting the inclusion and integration of people with and without disabilities. Creativity and enthusiasm.

ℹ️ Additional information

Approximate participation fees: 500.00 EUR per month. Approximate participation fees, per month. These amounts may change and must be confirmed with our team before registration.

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📅 Available sessions

No session scheduled

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

500.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Argentina Peso (ARS / $)

Exchange rate

1 ARS = 0.000579 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Argentina Standard Time

Local time: 22:03 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English