Health Volunteering in Santiago, Chile

The National Registration Center for Study Abroad offers a Spanish language study program and a variety of volunteering projects in Santiago, Chile. Volunteers spend 20 hours per week in group Spanish classes, learning the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish is the only language of instruction in class. Classes run for about 55 minutes per day. To make sure volunteers get enough progress in the language, they should spend 4-12 weeks in class if they are beginners, and 2-12 weeks if they have intermediate to advanced proficiency. After four weeks in language study, volunteers will then be placed in volunteering positions in communities for another four weeks. Placements are available in the fields of Healthcare, Childcare, Education, Indigenous Community, and Environmental Care.

Chile has wild nature, high mountains and wide coasts. It's a land of contrasts. While the landscapes range from volcanoes, to rain forests and the driest desert on earth, Chile's big cities are fast paced and offer a variety of activities. As a volunteer in Chile you will experience all that, become part of the Chilean culture, and do something meaningful at the same time. Already falling in love with the country? You can help to preserve its diverse nature and wildlife by volunteering to protect the environment. If you enjoy working with people more, volunteering in a local community might be right for you. The Chileans are friendly and appreciate a relaxed lifestyle. Although Chile has one of the strongest economies in Latin America, there are still regions suffering from extreme poverty. Volunteer in Chile to support the ongoing efforts to end poverty while experiencing the Chilean culture at close range.