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Volunteer Abroad in Chile - Volunteering International Programs
Location: Chile: La Serena, Rural Areas
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Flexible start/end dates
236 Glen Place Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027 United States
Call Us
Phone: Phone US: 1-215-780-1845 Toll Free: 1-(866)-423-3258 UK phone: (020) 8123-9781 AU phone: (02) 8003-6807
Fax: 12158870915
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
Languages
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Starting at 895 for one week and please contact us for more details
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 and On-site support. Letter of Completion.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- Building Maintenance
- Childcare/children
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Culture
- Education
- English Teaching
- Handicapped
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Homelessness
- Hospital
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Orphans
- Primary Education
- Public Education
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Volunteering
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 Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Other
Participants Travel to Chile
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
24-48 hoursPost Services Include
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement
Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.
Year Founded
2007
