Volunteer Work with the Homeless

Booking Number

CL-VOL102

Program Places

Soup Kitchen, Shelters for homeless people, Facilities for homeless people

Location

Santiago de Chile, Valparaíso

Tasks

Depends on your program place, tasks may be:

•  Creating / updating databases to record the current living conditions of the homeless
• Registering those in need, together with their background to better care within the project
• Accompanying social workers on tour
• Making first contact with the homeless
• Developing own ideas to satisfy the needs of the homeless
• Helping with the delivery of meals
• Giving education in health care and hygiene
  

(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 conjunction 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.

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

1. Individual project placement
2. No application deadlines
3. Flexible start and end dates
4. Participation possible even without prior knowledge
5. English-speaking support through our office in Santiago de Chile
6. Amazing program location in the metropolis of Santiago de Chile or the picturesque port town of Valparaíso