Volunteer in Chile

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Molina
• Rural Areas: 
Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: March 1-Nov 28, 2008, March 22-Nov 28, 2008, May 31-Nov 28, 2008

Description: Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty, with attractions ranging from the towering volcanic peaks of the Andes to the ancient forests of the Lake District  all offering an astounding variety of ideal parks and numerous opportunities for an adventure-filled experience. Chile finds some of it notable fame in amazing locations such as the Torres del Paine (the Towers of Paine)  gigantic granite monoliths shaped by the forces of glacial ice  considered by many to offer some of the most amazing, naturally-occurring phenomenon in all of South America.

Global Crossroad was recently selected by the Chilean Ministry of Education in conjunction with the United Nations Development Program-Chile (UNDP-Chile) to find and hire qualified, enthusiastic individuals to volunteer and assist in teaching English as a foreign language for Bernardo O'Higgins Region and Maule Region. These assignments are within local public schools. The program provides a wonderful opportunity for the selected volunteers to participate in a cultural exchange with the charming and delightful people of Chile, who are eager to learn English.

Highlights: The Job's Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the selected volunteers are to motivate their prospective students to learn English in a fun, engaging, and group-oriented atmosphere. Volunteers will also be responsible for organizing and coordinating extracurricular activities outside of the classroom in an effort to stimulate additional learning and interest in the English language.

Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements

- Be native English-speakers or use English in everyday language
- Dedication to the full term of commitment (9 months or 7 months for summer)
- Hold an undergraduate's degree
- Be aged between 21 and 50 years
- A basic level of Spanish
- Be mentally and physically capable of teaching children
- Be highly committed, responsible and flexible
- A genuine interest in assisting English teaching
- Comprehensive health insurance for pre-existing condition

Cost in US$: $899

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure, and cultural immersion opportunities to interested international volunteers in marvelous countries such as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Ghana, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya. Our unique programs are creative and exciting, as they engage volunteers in breathtaking journeys. Here, a volunteer can become involved in service projects while they explore remote villages. A volunteer can also learn a wonderful new heritage as the Global Crossroad provides language training courses and cultural tours.

Year Founded: 2002