Voluntary Work at an Institution for Disabled Adults

  Chile

• Santiago: 
Santiago

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Availability for at least 6 months from March 2010 on, at best for 1 year or longer

Description: Your responsibilities:

You support the team during your voluntary work with different projects
- Assistance within the artistically, musical and athletically therapy
- Support of psychologists

Highlights: Your Workplace:
Are you interested in working with disabled persons and in addition learning a new language and getting to know a new culture? Than, this voluntary work in a facility for mentally- and multiple handicapped adults in Chile is exactly right for you! The foundation has the intention not only to improve the quality of living of its residents, but also to support them in their personal development via different therapeutically- and athletic activities. The institution is located in the traditional district Nunoa within the capital Santiago de Chile and offers the ideal place for your unique and unforgettable stay as a volunteer.

Qualifications: Your requirements:
- Good language skills in Spanish
- Previous experience in the different operational areas like art, music and / or sports
- Sociable
- Team player
- Self-confident
- Having fun in working with disabled people
- Availability for at least 6 months from march 2010 on, at best for 1 year or longer
- Availability for at least 1 day / week

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Chile Inside Ltda.'s Mission Statement: Chile Inside is an intercultural agency based in Santiago de Chile. We are a young team with motivated, dedicated and friendly staff and we have specialised in the organisation of internships, working holiday programs, voluntary work projects and language courses throughout Chile. Besides, we provide useful and important information as a competent local partner in Chile.

Year Founded: 2003