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Community development in families

location
1 - 3 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Get to know the culture and customs by working hand in hand with local people.
  • Knows the needs of the community
  • Assisting in the daily chores of families in farms and gardens
  • Enjoy nature in an incredible place
  • Live a unique experience and meet local people and other volunteers.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

In Chile, we collaborate in the volunteer programme in Chile with Mapuche families. The work is focused on the daily support of their activities.

The activities that the volunteers carry out in Chile are directly in the family's house, where you will live during your volunteering.

Usually the families live in rural areas relatively close to the centre of Kurarewe.

The tasks involved in volunteering with Mapuche families are as follows:

  • Work and ...

About the program

The activities that the volunteers carry out in Chile are directly in the family's house, where you will live during your volunteering.

Usually the families live in rural areas relatively close to the centre of Kurarewe.

The tasks involved in volunteering with Mapuche families are as follows:

  • Work and care of the vegetable garden of the family assigned to you.
  • Care and feeding of animals such as sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, among others.
  • Production of preserves
  • Chopping and sorting firewood
  • Helping in the kitchen, both cooking and washing and tidying up
  • Helping to collect fruits of the forest at harvest time.
It is important to keep in mind that some of the activities and tasks to be carried out are always subject to weather conditions, the interest and capacity of the volunteer and the needs of each family.

Typical day

The day to day of the volunteer consists of a collaboration from Monday to Friday, approximately 4 or 5 hours, distributed during the morning or afternoon according to needs.


A typical volunteer day begins with breakfast at the accommodation with all the volunteers. At the end, the volunteers go to ...

Typical day

The day to day of the volunteer consists of a collaboration from Monday to Friday, approximately 4 or 5 hours, distributed during the morning or afternoon according to needs.


A typical volunteer day begins with breakfast at the accommodation with all the volunteers. At the end, the volunteers go to the project, where they meet with the local coordinator to organize the activities planned for the day.


Throughout the morning each volunteer contributes to the assigned tasks. A stop is made for lunch and, depending on the needs, they continue with the tasks or have free time.

The volunteer can visit nearby areas in his spare time. In the evening, the group has dinner and prepares for the next day.

Free-time activities

Easter Island

An island full of incredible scenery, a culture that maintains ancestral traditions and beautiful beaches that will leave any visitor speechless.

The Easter Islands in Chile are the perfect place to see nature and animals at their best. It has a diversity of fauna and flora, you can see ...

Free-time activities

Easter Island

An island full of incredible scenery, a culture that maintains ancestral traditions and beautiful beaches that will leave any visitor speechless.

The Easter Islands in Chile are the perfect place to see nature and animals at their best. It has a diversity of fauna and flora, you can see wild horses, sea turtles and a lot of different coloured fish. 

Torres del Paine National Park

An ideal place for ecology and adventure sports lovers. Its marvellous places and the different species that you find in the Torres del Paine National Park make your trip different.

The park is located in the Magallanes Region and was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and is one of the most important parks in Chile.

You can visit these places while in the park:

  • The area of Los Cuernos 
  • The Towers 
  • Sarmiento Lakes
  • Nordenskjold
  • Grey
  • The Green and Blue Lagoons

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

at Basic studies level

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Be respectful of family, norms and customs and be adaptable.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

WHAT DOES VOLUNTEERING OFFER?

Accommodation for the duration of your stay
3 meals during your volunteer placement
24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteer team
Programme monitoring and evaluation
Orientation and induction to the project
Certificate of weeks spent volunteering
Guidance, advice and management in the choice of the programme
Accident and liability insurance
Tax certificate

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION IN CHILE

The houses of the Mapuche families, where the volunteers live in Chile, are located 5 km from the centre of Temuco.

WHAT DOES THE FAMILY OFFER? 

Shared room with other volunteers
Use of common areas
3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during your volunteering placement
No WIFI

Food & Beverages

3 meals every day with local meals.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Temuco Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Temuco Airport (ZCO) in Temuco. We assist you to find cheap flights to Chile. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Chile provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Chile you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Chile. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The programme is open until May, i.e. from January to May. You can arrive on weekends to start on Monday.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 295€
2 weeks 395€
3 weeks (max. stay) 515€
Average fees 233€/week

Program fees

233€ per week 1 - 3 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 3 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Adventure Volunteer

Brilliant 4.7 rating (42 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Sergio

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

About the project

Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

Meet your organization


ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

42 reviews · rating4.7

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Location

Americas > South America > Chile > currarehue

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