Volunteers Needed: Mentor Young Women in Chile

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Dates: See website for dates

Description: Teach, tutor, and mentor girls and young women at a local shelter when you volunteer with our Young Women's Mentoring Program in Santiago, Chile. As a volunteer in Chile, you will help play a role in the lives of girls aged 3 to 18 who have been abandoned or abused by their families. The project staff believes that volunteers provide a window to a world that the girls and young women have previously not been able to access. Our partners provide food and shelter, as well as dedicating themselves to nurturing the girls and young women toward life outside the shelter.

While your mere presence is extremely helpful to the young women, you will also have duties that may include any or all of the following: helping with schoolwork, assisting the staff in organizing the girls' study time, planning recreational activities and just spending time with and listening to the girls. Come and make a difference in the lives of these wonderful young women!

Highlights: As a volunteer you will:
* Help the girls with their homework
* Mentor the girls
* Help the staff with various tasks
* Organize activities for the girls
* Take part in special activities

Qualifications:
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must be female
* Spanish proficiency at the intermediate level or above

Cost in US$: See website

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteer Adventures makes it easy to live your dream of volunteering. Anyone can volunteer, as long as you have the desire to help others and an open mind.

Age Range: 18 and older

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

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