​Volunteer Work with Disabled People

​Booking Number

​CL-VOL103

​Program Place

​Homes or centers for children / adults with different types of disabilities

​Location

​Santiago de Chile

​Tasks

​Depending on the placement, tasks may be:

• ​Supporting the nursing staff
• Supervising and entertaining the disabled
• Supporting creative activities such as crafting, painting, knitting
• Assisting with workshops
• Assisting with therapy sessions
• Giving care and attention
• Doing development-promoting activities such as speaking, moving, etc.
• Helping during mealtimes
  

​(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.)

​Wolring Hours

​Between 30 and 40 hours / week.

​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. Escort to the volunteer project on the first day (only in Santiago)
7. Orientation session in our office in Santiago de Chile