Volunteer Abroad in Chile - Elqui Valley, La Serena, Santiago, Concepcion - 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 for one week and check our website for more details

Experience Required: no

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 World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers's Mission Statement: A Broader View Volunteers is a US based non-profit organization in Pennsylvania. It was created on a belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. We are devoted to the support and improvement of communities in need. We offer volunteer travel placements in developing countries which support local organizations in low income communities. Our community-based projects allow volunteers to live and work side by side with local people in a range of fields such as orphanage work, day care, community development, conservation, ecological projects, teaching and much more. With our volunteer projects, we offer travelers the opportunity to explore a new country while taking part in meaningful, rewarding service work.

Year Founded: 2007