Volunteer Work with disables people in Chile

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

Individual project placement
No application deadlines
Flexible start and end dates
Participation possible even without prior knowledge
English-speaking support through our office in Santiago de Chile
Escort to the volunteer project on the first day (only in Santiago)
Orientation session in our office in Santiago de Chile

Having a disability or looking after a family member with a disability is a great challenge. In Chile, where there is very little support and people, if they find support, often incur huge costs, this is even more difficult.

The health care system does not provide much help, and therefore charitable organizations often step in to improve people's quality of life and promote their physical and mental development.

Chile Inside works with several homes and other centers for people with disabilities. These institutions provide care for the disabled and give support to their family members. As a volunteer, you will contribute to people who are often given too little respect. If you feel like using your social vocation, where it is really needed and developing your intercultural skills, then these volunteer projects are a perfect fit.

You will be helping in a center for people with disabilities, specifically addressing the physical and mental needs of those affected. You will be able to engage in various fields to help the disabled to discover and develop their talents and abilities in workshops, occupational therapies and courses. Supervision and care at fun activities is also an important task to ensure well-being and safety.

You do not need to have any prior knowledge in this area, but you should definitely bring patience, a sense of responsibility and empathy.

Once you have been successfully placed in a volunteer work, we will send you the program description. So, you will know exactly where you will be volunteering before your departure to Chile.

Volunteer Work Basic:

Competent English-speaking advice
Translation of the application documents and your CV in Spanish
Organization of your volunteer work in Chile
Program confirmation for the visa application (if necessary)
English-speaking in-country support
Useful information about your stay in Chile
Handbook Chile
Our collection of "Insider Tips" for your stay in Chile
Informative welcome talk in our office in Santiago
You will be accompanied to your volunteer place on the first day (only possible in Santiago)
Certificate of participation from Chile Inside
24/7 emergency number

Costs Basic

Instance 1

Registration Fee

US$ 120

Placement Fee

US$ 240

minimum stay 4 weeks

each additional week

US$ 15

Volunteer Work Premium includes additionally:

Airport pick-up in Santiago de Chile
Accommodation in a single room, self-catering (surcharge of US$ 84/week for half board)

Costs Premium

Instance 1

Registration Fee

US$ 120

Placement Fee + accommodation + airport pick-up

US$ 745

minimum stay 4 weeks

each additional week

US$ 147

As add-on you can book:

Spanish course in Chile: Choose your favorite Spanish school among 6 different locations

Do not forget!

Get your travel insurance here:

Apply now!

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