Chilean Day Care Center

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Copiapo

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year Round; Flexible

Description: This private foundation that focuses its efforts on the first stages of child development and education in order to promote equal learning opportunities for impoverished children ages 3 months to 5 years. The foundation operates a network of daily care centers and nursery schools which are part of the new social care system founded by the current President of Chile. Volunteers with backgrounds in psychology, anthropology, and social services are particularly needed, although anyone who has an interest in education and enjoys working with children is welcome.

Volunteers work hand in hand with local people, the children and their families to develop strategies and activities that may contribute toward better education opportunities for the children, and enhanced support services for parents.

Qualifications: Spanish skills are very desirable and helpful. Experience or education in counseling, and/or teaching is helpful, but not required. Volunteers must love children and enjoy working with them. Spanish lessons are available for an additional fee prior to beginning the project.

Cost in US$: USD1,270 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: yes

Experience working with children and/or with impoverished population is helpful, but not required.

Age Range: Ages 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

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Year Founded: 1985