Description

This private foundation that focuses its efforts on the first stages of child development and education in order to promote equal learning opportunities for impoverished children ages 3 months to 5 years. The foundation operates a network of daily care centers and nursery schools which are part of the new social care system founded by the current President of Chile. Volunteers with backgrounds in psychology, anthropology and social services are particularly needed, although anyone who has an interest in education and enjoys working with children is welcome.

Highlights

Volunteers work hand in hand with local people, the children and their families to develop strategies and activities that may contribute toward better education opportunities for the children and enhanced support services for parents.

Qualifications

Spanish skills are very desirable and helpful. Experience or education in counseling, and/or teaching is helpful, but not required. Volunteers must love children and enjoy working with them. Spanish lessons are available for an additional fee prior to beginning the project.

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,270 for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What's Included?

* Accommodation with a host family
* 2 meals per day (no meals on day of arrival)
* 1 night stay in a hostel in Santiago upon arrival
* Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
* Arrival transfer service from the airport to hostel in Santiago
* Transfer from Santiago to host family
* Program coordinator and emergency staff available 24/7
* Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
* Culture & Etiquette guide book

Experience Required

yes

Experience working with children and/or with impoverished population is helpful, but not required.

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Centers

Age Range

Ages 18 and over

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Greenheart Travel's Mission Statement

Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange. Founded in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Greenheart is CCI's way of promoting the health and welfare of the earth and its people through cultural exchange, ethical travel, responsible consumerism, and community service.

Year Founded

1985