Countryside School Assistant

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6 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 19 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Be a part of Chilean society and get to know the local culture up close
  • Gain Spanish fluency by working at the school and living with a local host family
  • Boost your CV with international experience and foreign language skills
  • Explore a country that is famous for its amazing landscapes
  • Ignite your passion for cultures and countries beyond your own. You'll gain invaluable insights into the world's rich tapestry, nurturing your curiosity for international diversity.


Especially good for

Age 19+
Singles
Couples
50+

About the program

Be a volunteer teacher at a rural school in the idyllic south of Chile. It is a self-directed teaching community in which boys, girls & teachers meet on an equal footing.

This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to immerse yourself into the local culture while improving your Spanish skills every day!

The Location
Volunteers work at a small school in the countryside of the idyllic south of Chile. The school is located near Frutillar, a very popular tourist town right ...

About the program

This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to immerse yourself into the local culture while improving your Spanish skills every day!

The Location
Volunteers work at a small school in the countryside of the idyllic south of Chile. The school is located near Frutillar, a very popular tourist town right on Lake Llanquihue overlooking the snow-capped Osorno Volcano. 

About the School
It is a self-directed teaching community in which boys, girls and teachers meet on an equal level. The school provides a safe space (physically, emotionally, intellectually) so that the students can develop their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Students, with or without the help of others, take the initiative to identify their own learning needs, set goals, and identify and implement appropriate strategies. The friendly teaching staff offers maximum support with minimum intervention. The children have freedom and space to explore, play, create, jump, dance, sing, play instruments, solve puzzles, paint, carpentry, do handicrafts, pottery, design, but also write, read, do math, and take part in workshops. 

The school team consists of 4 supervisors aged between 30 and 45 years. About 20 boys & girls aged 3 to 11 attend the school.

Typical day

Volunteers work about 35 hours from Monday to Friday. The school schedule is from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Please keep in mind that as a volunteer you have an important role model function. Be aware of your responsibility towards the children. Volunteers are encourage to be proactive and take part in the ...

Typical day

Volunteers work about 35 hours from Monday to Friday. The school schedule is from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Please keep in mind that as a volunteer you have an important role model function. Be aware of your responsibility towards the children. Volunteers are encourage to be proactive and take part in the community life. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the local culture and language!

Volunteer work as an assistant teacher and help to design and enrich the learning environment. The volunteers' areas of responsibility include:
  • Looking after the children at school
  • Supervising free play
  • Shaping and enriching the learning environment
  • Offering projects and workshops
  • Playing, making music, dancing, doing handicrafts, painting
  • Doing sports with the children
  • Promoting the development of children with meaningful activities
  • Teaching the children in your mother tongue
  • Supervising children during mealtimes
  • Assisting in the maintenance of the rooms and outdoor areas
  • Attending the weekly team meeting

Free-time activities

Frutillar is a beautiful small town on the picturesque Llanquihue Lake in southern Chile, about 1,000 km south of the capital Santiago de Chile. The town is situated in a small bay. From the shore there is a magnificent view of the snow-capped Osorno volcano.

Frutillar is a very popular holiday ...

Free-time activities

Frutillar is a beautiful small town on the picturesque Llanquihue Lake in southern Chile, about 1,000 km south of the capital Santiago de Chile. The town is situated in a small bay. From the shore there is a magnificent view of the snow-capped Osorno volcano.

Frutillar is a very popular holiday resort, especially in the Chilean summer months. Nature lovers and outdoor sports fans are drawn to Lake Llanquihue. Deep forests, raging mountain rivers, lovely mountain landscapes and unique national parks characterize this area.

The next largest cities are Puerto Varas, also on Lake Llanquihue and a major tourist attraction, and Puerto Montt on the Pacific Ocean.

In their free time volunteers can enjoy the many outdoor activities that this region has to offer, be it in the mountains, in the forest or on the lake. Frutillar also has a very beautiful concert hall located at the shore of the lake where regular events take place. 

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 19 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 19 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak Spanish (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High School level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Soft skills are more important than technical skills.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 15:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by South America Inside

  • Single room in Homestay
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Advice from our experienced staff
  • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
  • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
  • Your placement in the volunteer project
  • Pre-departure information
  • Packing list
  • Country handbook
  • Intercultural guide
  • On-site volunteer coordinator
  • 24/7 emergency number
  • Advice on travel insurance
  • Certificate of participation

Accommodation

An important part of our volunteer programs has always been to provide an intense glimpse into the culture of the host country. Therefore, our volunteers live in homestays. Living with a local hosts will allow you to experience the country in the most authentic way possible. You can immerse into local customs, taste typical meals, and experience the culture and traditions first-hand. You will quickly realize how much your Spanish skills improve each day. Our homestays are carefully screened and selected, and many hosts have years of experience with our international volunteers.

You will be provided with a single room, while the bathroom can be private or shared. 

Food & Beverages

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included from Monday to Sunday. Special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians, vegan, food intolerance, etc. can be taken care of but need to be informed to us in advance.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at El Tepual Airport

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

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is El Tepual Airport (PMC) in Puerto Montt. 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 volunteer program is open from the beginning of March until the end of January. (School holidays: 2 weeks in July, 1 week in September and during Christmas & New Year). 

Start and end dates are flexible.

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

Program fees

6 weeks (min. stay) 1,253€
7 weeks 1,382€
8 weeks 1,511€
9 weeks 1,640€
10 weeks 1,770€
11 weeks 1,899€
12 weeks 2,028€
24 weeks (max. stay) 3,579€
Average fees 179€/week

Program fees

179€ per week 6 - 24 weeks Age 19 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

6 - 24 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 South America Inside during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

South America Inside

Perfect 4.6 rating (128 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2003

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Marion

Spoken languages: German, English, Spanish

About the project

South America Inside promotes intercultural, linguistic and educational exchanges. Its volunteer programs are addressed to students, professionals and retirees.

Meet your organization

South America Inside is an intercultural management agency, founded back in 2003, which specializes in the promotion of programs abroad, language travel and educational programs throughout Latin America.

Since 2007, to enrich the experience of our global-minded clients and to provide them with even more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding their program offerings throughout South and Central America.

Working together with some of the best language schools in Latin America, South America Inside provides high quality language courses in almost every Latin American country.

Thanks to a professional team of motivated and friendly staff, South America Inside has been very successful over the past several years and have been able to establish an outstanding network of what we call "Insider Contacts." To enrich the experience of their clients and to provide them with more possibilities, South America Inside has been expanding our program offerings throughout Central and South America, in addition to our well-established Chilean programs.

Volunteer Work

Do you dream of staying abroad while doing something positive? Are you looking for a unique experience that will leave a mark on your life? Then a Volunteer Work program in South America or Central America is perfect for you!

With South America Inside you can combine an adventure abroad with social commitment, and create lasting memories in Latin America. Support the protection of endangered species; help a local community construct new homes; give new hope to impoverished children.

The possibilities to lend a hand are diverse, as there are the many places where help is needed. We have classified our volunteer projects in different areas so you can easily find the one (or more!) projects that best match your needs and interests.

Why with us

There are many persuasive reasons that speak in favor of South America Inside when it comes to selecting your perfect provider of language, study and volunteer travel abroad. Following, we have prepared a short summary so that you can get us to know a little better.

Our Insider benefits at a glance:

  Regional Experience
Over one decade (established in 2003) of dedication to language, work and study travel programs in Latin America. Thanks to our long standing work and life experience in the South American continent, we know this region really well. Therefore, we can help and inform you in a professional and competent way.

  Multifaceted Offers
Over time we have developed new programs to offer a wide array of work abroad opportunities to our clients. We have been pioneers in launching new exchange programs, as we have been the first in offering Work & Travel/Working Holiday and Farm Stays in Chile and successfully introduced these programs into the market back in 2005. Since 2012, we are the only agency to offer this type of program in Costa Rica.

  Insider Advice
Despite living in the modern era of the internet, we know that reliable and competent advice is still an important criterion for most of us. At South America Inside, you will find the benefits of an internet provider and an independent travel agency. We will be glad to pass on our extensive knowledge and regional experience.!

  Location
It is difficult to run programs when there is nobody “on the ground” to evaluate existing options and search for new opportunities. So, we are located in Chile, on location, and we know everything that is going on first hand. We know what it is like to live as a foreigner in South America and will be happy to assist you in making your stay unforgettable!

  Independence
South America Inside is an independent provider of language courses, internships, volunteer work, Farm Stays and Work & Travel programs in Latin America. We neither depend financially nor structurally on any other company, language school, association or organization. Therefore, we are able to give personalized information in accordance to your needs and availability.

•  Multilingual Team

Our team is multilingual and international! We speak fluent English, Spanish and German, as well as some French and Portuguese. With our customers, we can communicate in their native language and we avoid misunderstandings with local partners by communicating in Spanish with them. You can be sure that there will be an English-speaking contact person for you before, during, and after your stay.

  Customer Service
Excellent customer service is one of the most important goals for South America Inside, and this is evident with the positive feedback we regularly receive from our many happy clients. Emails are answered within 48 business hours and every client is treated with the same friendliness and expertise.

  Gapless and Accurate Information flow
With South America Inside you will have one and the same contact person before, during and after your trip. With that said, we guarantee a gapless and accurate information flow and you will always be very well informed.

  Approved Program Places
Many of our program places, especially in the area of internships and volunteer work, are designed in the way that they will be recognized by most universities, colleges or academies.

128 reviews · rating4.6

Mattia Malfanti rating5

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Very good location and people. Really good organization and people are really hospitable. Peumal is a really good alternative school. I sincerely advice if you want help in an alternative school to go ...
Regina N. rating5

2024 at Help Stray Dogs

Die Arbeit gefällt mir sehr gut! Ich bin super reingekommen und fühle mich sehr wohl 🙂 Die Menschen sind sehr offen und freundlich! Herzlichen Dank! ...
Nathalie K. rating5

2024 at Local Wildlife Helper

Everything is alright. The family host in San José is very kind. I visited San José yesterday. This morning I arrived at the rescue center and it's amazing! It beautifull, the animals are so cute. And the volonteers are very friendly. Thanks for everything and have a good ...
Alex S. rating5

2024 at Help Stray Dogs

Mir geht’s prima. War ein langer Tag, bin daher auch gut kaputt 🙂 Sowohl Spanischkurs als auch die Arbeit im Tierheim machen sehr viel Spaß! Ich muss zwar all das bisschen, was ich an Spanisch kann, zusammenkratzen, um durch den Tag zu kommen, aber das wird sicherlich besser mit der Zeit ...
Stacey Garratt rating5

2024 at Local Women Empowerment Supporter

I have been travelling for 7 months in total and just had the most wonderful experience in Ecuador. I can confidently say in the last 6 weeks I have created my favourite memories of this journey in an all-encompassing way. Firstly, the program itself was incredible, I constantly felt supported, ...
Gabriel P. rating5

2024 at Community Worker for Children

Letzten Mittwoch bin ich in Libera gelandet. Die Reise war relativ lang und mit Verspätung. Nach 15 Stunden bin ich dann im Hostel angekommen. Ich brauchte einen Moment um mich dran zu gewöhnen. Ich blieb bis am Sonntag in Liberia und habe auch dort schon Leute kennen gelernt 🙂 Am Sonntag ...

Location

Americas > South America > Chile > Frutillar

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