Description

Intern abroad in Chile. Tourism internships in Chile, focus on both inbound travel and are available in a variety of settings including:
- Advertising/Marketing
- Information Centers
- Operational
- Office assistance

Interns have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, doing tasks such as putting together travel itineraries and visa applications. Interns can also work in the tourist offices in some of Dublin's most popular cultural attractions, and be in direct contact with tourists.

Each placement depends on when you decide to go, your particular area of interest, your qualifications, what particular organization has openings for interns.

All internships require an 6 week minimum, and can last up to 3 months.

Highlights

Chile is a dynamic, quickly developing country with many unique internship opportunities. Interns in Chile quickly improve their Spanish skills while gaining valuable work experience.

- The Chile programs are based in Vina del Mar, Chile's garden city. Vina is a dynamic city with some of Chile's nicest beaches, beautiful parks, and a famous music scene.

- Vina is a perfect place to be based when exploring all that Chile has to offer including the wine country, skiing during the northern summer, the Andes, The UNESCO Heritage site of Valparaiso, Patagonia, and the rest of Chile.

- Participants can choose between the unforgettable cultural immersion experience of living with a Chilean host family or the exciting independence of renting an apartment in one of Chile's most exciting cities.

Qualifications

- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be fluent in English
- Must have high-intermediate Spanish language skills
- Must have completed 1 year of university
- Must have a demonstrated interest and background in field
- Must be a self-starter, well-organized, strong communicator, and able to work with a wide-range of people

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish
• English

Cost in US$:

Cost varies. Please inquire for details

Cost Includes:

• Written materials pre-departure
• In-country staff support
• In-country orientation/Training
• Housing
• Food
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Pre-departure Support: ELI's staff is very knowledgeable and happy to help volunteers to prepare for their travels.

Airport Pickup: Volunteers are met at the airport in Santiago and provided with transportation to their host family or apartment

In-country Orientation: Each volunteer program starts with a two to three day orientation which covers important topics on the logistics of living and working in Chile. Spanish classes are also provided.

In-country Staff Support: ELI's Chile coordinator has years of experience working with visitors to Chile. She is very resourceful and on call 24/7 in case of emergency.

Accommodations: Participants can choose between staying with a local host family or in an apartment. Participants staying with a host family are provided with a room and breakfast and dinner each day. By living with a family, participants will learn about the day to day rhythms of Chilean life first hand as well as sample traditional meals not usually available in restaurants.

Participants who choose to stay in an apartment have the flexibility of preparing meals at home and the opportunity to sample the many restaurants in Viña. This housing option is perfect for participants needing more independence.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Tourism

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range

18 and older

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001