Internship in Organic Farming

  Chile

• Other Cities in Chile: 
Osorno
• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Ancud
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

Term: Throughout the year 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: August - April

Description: A unique opportunity to learn small-scale organic farming techniques and immerse yourself in a rural community in one of the most beautiful areas of Chile. This is a group placement for 3 - 6 people. Some experience with agriculture and farming is ideal.

Volunteer teams spend one month living together at headquarters, a small organic vegetable and herb farm, under the supervision of an Agronomist. You will learn how to collect seeds, plant and transplant seedlings, combine plant varieties to minimize weeds and maximize production 100% organically. There is also plenty of maintenance work and weeding to keep you busy. After the first month, volunteers are sent individually to family farms in the area, returning to headquarters for periodic meetings and to keep in touch.
This internship is located on the magnificent island of Chiloe, just outside Ancud, a small town with excellent transportation connects to other parts of Chiloe and to Puerto Montt and further north on the mainland.

Highlights: As a Chile-based organization working directly with the institutions that receive our volunteers, we are able to charge a low consulting fee to cover our costs. We are deeply committed to providing thorough, transparent, personalized consulting prior to your placement decision, to ensure that our volunteers, and the institutions that receive them, both have a rewarding experience.

At the termination of your internship SAC can provide you with a formal, written evaluation which can be used if you are seeking college credit for the placement.

Qualifications: The minimum age for the Organic Farming internship is 20, though mature volunteers 18 - 20 with farming experience will be considered. Experience and/or academic qualifications in agronomy are a definite plus. This internship involves daily, hands-on farm work.

Intermediate Spanish, with the ability to comprehend instructions and converse, is required.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 650

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers typically are looking for a personalized experience rather than a group program. They are prepared to immerse themselves in Chilean culture for three months, to reach out to the Chileans they meet and find friendship and respect in return. Our volunteers typically work in social service, teaching or environmental placements. They believe that their conduct can make a difference, but are willing to learn as readily as they are to give.

Age Range: 18 - 30

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 3 - 6

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

South America Connections's Mission Statement: Helping volunteers from all over the world to find a rewarding placement in Chile where they can contribute in the areas of social service work, work with children, outdoors or with environmental concerns, tourism, hotels, among other fields.

Year Founded: 2001