Volunteer Abroad in Chile - Volunteering International Programs
Chile
- Santiago:
Santiago
- All Other Areas in Chile:
La Serena,
Concepcion
- Rural Areas:
Rural Areas
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Flexible start/end dates
Description:
We offer 1-12 week volunteer opportunties throughout Chile. Placement are available year round in La Serena, Elqui Valley, Santiago and Concepcion. We offer programs teaching English, orphanage child care asssistance, working with the elderly, and medical placements in hospitals and small rural clinics. Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours per week and are provided accommodations and meals, airport transfers, in-country orientation and half day Spanish classes. Our programs are available year round, we have a flexible schedule, with no set start dates. Come volunteer and see A Broader View of the World.
Highlights:
Chile is a wonderful country - a land of diverse landscapes full of rich cultural history. Chile's striking natural wonders, friendly people and economically stable government makes it an ideal volunteer location. Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of latin culture. Volunteering in Chile is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture. There is a growing interest in Chile, as the tourist infrastructure continues to grow. We give you the opportunity to really discover Chile by living with and working side by side the local people.
Qualifications:
* Volunteers must be 17 yrs old. There is no age-limit. * Volunteer should be proficient in Spanish. Basic Spanish is acceptable for urban placements. * Volunteers should possess a positive attitude, caring nature and helpful spirit.
Minimum Education: High School
Cost in US$: Starting at 895 USD for one week and please contact us for more details
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
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- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Pre-trip materials, guidance and support with travel planning. In-country half day Spanish language course. Accommodation with local host family. 3 meals and day. Airport transfers on arrival and departure. Project Coordinator & On-site support. Letter of Completion.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- building maintenance
- childcare/children
- community health
- community organizing
- culture
- education
- English teaching
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- handicapped
- health
- health care
- health education
- homelessness
- hospital
- medicine
- nursing
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- orphans
- primary education
- public education
- street kids
- teaching
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: Volunteers accepted from all nationalities, backgrounds, professions and skills. We prefer volunteer 17 yrs and older. Volunteers are those searching for a different sort of vacation, on a career break, a retiree, or a gap year student.
Age Range: 17 +
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Chile
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post-Program Services Include:
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!
Year Founded: 2007
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