Description

Chilean people and schools are open to welcome volunteer native speakers of English to teach in one of the many regions of this diversified, attractive and leading countries in South America. Available programs range from 4, 6 and 8 months. During this time you will be immersed in local culture and language by living with a local host family and by your daily work in public schools as English Language teaching assistants. Volunteers are assigned to public schools in regions throughout Chile, live with host families in their community, and receive a monthly stipend. The volunteer will work in the classroom for 25 hours per week, and spend an additional 10 hours a week planning classes and leading extracurricular activities for the school community.

Highlights

VIP Chile has relationships with NGO's, government and private institutions devoted to the improvement of human living conditions for those in need. All of our projects demand the solving of daily unexpected challenges. A positive, flexible, loving and devoted attitude is always appreciated by those involved in service projects - especially by the host communities.

Qualifications

Volunteers to this program must be native speakers of English or use English in their everyday language and must be between 21 and 50 years of age.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Salary/Pay

A USD 150 stipend is provided monthly by the Chilean Ministry of Education.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• English Teaching
• Teaching

Age Range

21-50

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Volunteers for International Partnership's Mission Statement

Volunteers for International Partnership offers each international volunteer an opportunity to learn a culture from the inside while doing valuable community service, peer to peer, in a stimulating new environment. VIP is committed to: *Careful selection and preparation of the volunteer, host family and Host Organization. *Emphasis on the education and self-awareness gained through international community service and volunteering. *Planning the volunteer's intercultural experience to highlight enrichment from cultural differences. *Full immersion in the host culture through orientation, language training, worksite and housing selection. *Individualization of volunteer placement design to take full advantage of volunteer differences in skill, age, experience and diversity. *Effective evaluation of the experience and the Host Organization. *Strong efforts to enhance the volunteer's social adjustment to regional habits and customs. *Choosing volunteer service projects that are worthwhile, safe, meet the needs of the local community and are conducted responsibly with regard to environmental, social and local issues.