Overview

Our voluntary work in Chile is based in the Elqui Valley, 450km north of Santiago. The area is characterised by tranquil village communities and picturesque scenery and volunteers work at small primary schools scattered along the valley.

As a volunteer in Chile your role will be to teach conversational English to local students. Depending on your skills and interests you can get also involved in sports activities and computing classes. This is a great opportunity to volunteer abroad and use your enthusiasm and creativity to improve education at schools with limited resources.

Teaching in Chile on your gap year or career break can be an incredibly rewarding experience and is a great way to gain an insight into Latin American culture, while improving your own Spanish. Through their exposure to native English speakers local children gain greater confidence and awareness of the wider world, opening the door to good jobs in the tourist industry.

Location

Country
Sandwiched between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile’s long, thin landmass offers a surprising variety of experiences for those volunteering abroad. Between the world’s driest desert in the north and the fjords, lakes and volcanoes of the south, lies a country of charming character and vibrant Spanish culture.

Region
This volunteer work is based in the Elqui Valley, which is located 450km north of Chile’s capital, Santiago. The Elqui Valley is a picturesque setting to volunteer abroad, where tranquil rural villages sit amidst sweeping mountain landscapes and fertile vineyards.

Local attractions
The beauty of the Elqui Valley is its tranquillity but there is plenty to keep volunteers occupied. The region is blessed with incredibly consistent sunny weather allowing it to become a world famous wine producing area and volunteers are encouraged to try the local Pisco. Volunteers can also visit charming local towns such as Monte Grande and Vicuña.

Getting there
Volunteers fly into Chile’s vibrant capital city of Santiago, which is located 450km south of the Elqui Valley. Volunteers are met at the airport and transferred to their project location.

Cost

This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.

Programme Price
1 month = £1,090
Extra weeks = +£120 per week

What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at airport and transfer to project
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support

What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses

How to Book

You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.

The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.

Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.

What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and help you plan and prepare for your trip of a lifetime!