Volunteer Work abroad with children in South America

Booking Number

CL-VOL100

Program Places

Children's homes, day-care centers, kindergartens, schools, homes for children with difficulties, homes for disadvantaged teenagers, or similar

Location

Santiago de Chile (other cities upon request)

Tasks

Depending on the placement, tasks may be:

Caring for and supervising the children
Playing together, making music, dancing, crafting, painting and drawing
Helping with meals / feeding toddlers
Helping with homework
Cleaning up toys, handicrafts, etc.
Tidying and maintaining the rooms
Laying down babies / toddlers for a nap
Helping in the kitchen
Doing meaningful activities to stimulate the development of the children

(We would like to point out that the tasks may vary and depend on factors such as the number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, and self-motivation. Volunteers may not be fully involved in all the tasks mentioned above.)

Working Hours

Between 30 and 40 hours / week, depending on the volunteer place. Half-day positions are available in connection with a Spanish course.

Start Date

Year round, start and end dates are flexible

Duration

Minimum 4 weeks, maximum 6 months

Minimum Age

18 years

Language

Spanish at communication level (book your Spanish course in Chile with us!)

Accommodation

The accommodation takes place in a homestay. This means you will live in a private household where one or more rooms are rented. Accommodation hosts are individual persons (e.g. señoras, young professionals), couples, families or students. You will have a single room with access to the common areas. Internet is included. All our accommodations are in safe neighborhoods with good connection to local transportation. Half-board can also be booked.
(Note: Only valid for Volunteer Work Premium, which includes the accommodation.)

Internet

Our homestays are equipped with internet connection (wifi).

In-Country Support

Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.

24/7 Emergency Number

With the booking confirmation you will receive our 24-hour emergency number, under which you can reach us 24/7 in case of emergency.

Application

Please send us your detailed CV with photo and the completed registration form. For more information on the registration process, please see the instructions on the first page of the registration form or contact one of our experienced staff members.

For Volunteer Project with children we also requiere a Criminal Record Transcript.

Application Deadline

There are no application deadlines. We recommend submitting the documents as early as possible, at least 12 weeks before the desired start of the program, so that there is sufficient time to assure a smooth placement process. For short-term applications please contact us.

Insurance

You need to have a travel health insurance for Chile. You can buy your travel insurance, tailored to the needs of our participants, online with us, at convenient rates.
See: Travel health Insurance

Program Highlights

Individual project placement
No application deadline
Flexible start and end dates
Participation possible even without prior knowledge
English-speaking support through our local office
Amazing program location in the metropolis of Santiago de Chile

In Chile, the prosperity is unfortunately very unevenly distributed. Many children and adolescents grow up in very difficult circumstances. Public and private institutions, such as children's homes, day care centers or social kindergartens, try to counteract and do incredibly valuable work. These institutions care for disadvantaged children, providing them a safe place where they can overcome traumas, develop, play and learn. Unfortunately, many of these institutions in Chile lack financial resources and staff. Therefore, they are always happy to have volunteers to provide the children with a more comprehensive care and support.

Volunteering in a children's project in Chile is a meaningful opportunity for those who are fond of children and want to give back to society. Volunteering in Chile is your chance to invest your time in low-social-class children, while broadening your horizon and growing personally.

Many of the children cared for in our projects grow up in sad and adverse conditions. Responsible work with these children is therefore incredibly important so that they do not feel neglected or even undergo new traumas again, because these experiences from (early) childhood can negatively affect their whole lives. You should be aware of the great responsibility involved when working abroad with children. On the other hand, these projects are just incredibly enriching and may also have a lasting impact on your life.

After successful placement in one of our children's projects, we will send you the job description with information about your volunteer work and tasks. So, you will know which institution you will be supporting before your departure to Chile.