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Volunteer in Chile
As a volunteer in Chile, you will experience a land of extremes: the country’s proportions alone are impressive, with a length of over 4,300 km and a width of only about 180 km. In Chile, you will find the driest place and southernmost city in the world. Glaciers, geysers, fjords, snow-covered mountain chains, brightly-coloured ocean waters, and moon landscapes complete the fascinating spectrum of sceneries, which are home to incredibly diverse flora and fauna.
At a Glance
- Age: 18 and above
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Language: Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage, but not required
- Starting Dates: Once a month
Volunteer in Chile: Language Course
Chile is a paradise for nature lovers, but also for anyone interested in the cultures of Latin America. With the combination of a language course and volunteer work, you will have the chance to experience the diversity and allure of Chile first-hand.
Your language school is located in a quiet side-street in Santiago’s Providencia district, where you will begin your stay in Chile with a 4-week language course. Together with a maximum of six other course participants, you will dive into the Spanish language.
In addition to your four Spanish courses each day (each class lasts about 50 minutes), the language school also organises various free-time activities.
Accommodation in Chile
Volunteer abroad in Chile
During the language course at the beginning of your time in Chile, you will live with a host family in a single room, receiving half-board.
Later, as you volunteer in Chile, you will stay with a host family with half board or in a mountain camp (meals not included).
Free time activities may inclued:
- Rafting,
- Visiting a vineyard,
- Salsa and cooking instruction,
- Grilling evenings and
- At the weekend, excursions in the local surroundings.
Before you begin to volunteer in Chile, you will be prepared to speak the language, and will meet other students from around the world.
Volunteer in Chile:
- Activities: See project descriptions.
- Free time: Usually at the weekend.
- Specifics: The schools are closed during the Chilean summer holidays, from January through February. Alternative placements in summer schools or other projects are available upon request.
- Duration: 8 weeks (4-week Spanish course, 4 weeks volunteer work).
- Application: As early as possible, at least 2-3 months before departure.
- Starting Dates: The programme begins Mondays with the language course, exactly four weeks before you begin to volunteer in Chile. P1 & P4: Year-round on the first or third Monday of the month. P2: From September through May on the fourth Monday of the month. P3: Year-round on the second Monday in the month.
- Visa: Free tourist visa upon entry in Chile, return flight ticket and valid passport required.
- Practical Experience: Not necessary, though it would make your stay simpler. For P3, you do not need any surfing experience.
- Other: A certain degree of independence, adaptability, initiative, and flexibility are absolutely necessary, as is the ability to live and work under very simple conditions. Travel experience is an advantage.
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