Calling on all passionate, free-spirited explorers:
Friends of TOMS invites you to participate in an Argentina Shoe Drop Tour!
Join us in Argentina to hand-place matched pairs of TOMS Shoes on children's feet and explore some of the country's most intriguing neighborhoods, attractions, and activities.
Current Shoe Drop Tour Schedule
All Argentina Shoe Drop Tour applications are closed. Please continue to check www.FriendsofTOMS.org, future opportunities will be announced as they become available. We are working hard to create memorable and meaningful experiences for all friends of TOMS and the children you directly impact.
Details
The Argentina Shoe Drop Tour is an 8 day group experience.
Cost of participation is $1,800 USD (not including international airfare)
What is included in the cost of participation:
Hotels in Buenos Aires and Shoe Drop region
Group meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Group transportation within Argentina (ground and flight to/from Shoe Drop Region)
Regional group activities/excursions
Tips and wages relating to group meals, transportation, and activities/excursions
Travel medical Insurance (up to $25,000)
Shoe Drop Tour coordination (site scouting, guides, planning)
What is not included in cost of participation:
Passport and/or visa requirements
Vaccinations
Alcoholic beverages
Individual meals, snacks and activities
Individual transportation
Telephone calls (national and international)
Customs and excess luggage charges
Shopping/personal purchases
Any charges incurred in filing claims for lost or stolen passport and/or bag(s)
$18 USD Argentina Departure Tax
Accommodations are moderate to upscale.
Group transportation will be in a mini-bus in Buenos Aires and 4x4's, trucks, or vans in the Shoe Drop region. Flights will be taken to each Shoe Drop region from Buenos Aires.
Due to the remote locations that we will be visiting, groups will consist of up to 15 volunteers per Shoe Drop Tour.
Sample Itinerary*
Day 1 Arrive in the morning, group welcome, group city tour, evening free for activities
Day 2 Shoe Drop day in the outskirts of Buenos Aires
Day 3 Fly to Shoe Drop Region, afternoon and evening free
Day 4 Full day of Shoe Drops
Day 5 Full day of Shoe Drops
Day 6 Regional group activity day (ie. Iguazu Falls in Misiones, Vinyards in Mendoza)
Day 7 Fly back to Buenos Aires, free day and night for activities/sightseeing/shopping
Day 8 Visit the first TOMS "office" for a culminating lunch and relaxing afternoon, depart to go home
*Will vary depending on Shoe Drop region and exact Shoe Drop locations
Application
The entire application may be viewed before filling out to better understand the types of questions asked and required information. Please take your time and answer to the best of your ability. Should you have questions or concerns regarding your application, please email Info@FriendsofTOMS.org with "ARGENTINA APPLICATION - (Your Name)" as the subject.
Please fill out the application ONLY
if you are available to travel during these dates and stay for the entire duration of the trip.
ALL APPLICATION QUESTIONS NEED A RESPONSE. If a question/field does not apply to you, please enter "N/A." INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Only one application per participant is allowed. Please be sure to indicate in the application if you are planning/applying to travel with another person (your "other" must apply separately). If you are applying on behalf of a group/family, only one application is required.
All individuals 14 years* of age or older have the opportunity to be considered for an Argentina Shoe Drop Tour regardless of their race, color, religion, nationality, sex, or any other characteristic protected by the applicable state and federal laws.**
* Guardian attendance is required.
**Applicants must be physically able to endure unpredictable, uncomfortable, and strenuous conditions.
Thank you so much for your interest. LET THE GIVING BEGIN!
