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  Young Women´s Mentoring Program

 

Teach, tutor, and mentor girls and young women at a local shelter when you volunteer with our Young Women's Mentoring Program in Santiago, Chile.

As a volunteer with our local partner organization, you will help play a role in the lives of girls aged 3 to 18 who have been abandoned or abused by their families. The foundation firmly believes that volunteers provide a window to a world that the young women and girls have previously not been able to access. Our partners provide food and shelter, as well as dedicating themselves to nurturing the girls and young women toward life outside the shelter.

While your mere presence is extremely helpful to the young women, you will also have duties that may include any or all of the following: helping with schoolwork, assisting the staff in organizing the girls’ study time, planning recreational activities and just spending time with and listening to the girls. Come and make a difference in the lives of these wonderful young women!

As a volunteer, you will be:
Helping the girls with their homework
Mentoring the girls
Helping the staff with various tasks
Organizing activities for the girls
Taking part in special activities

*Program only available to female volunteers
*This program requires Spanish proficiency at the intermediate                                                             level or above

Choose from the following volunteer packages:
Bronze – volunteer work + hostel stay, including breakfast
Silver – volunteer work + home stay, including breakfast and dinner
Gold – volunteer work + home stay, including breakfast and dinner, + 20 hours of group Spanish
    lessons per week at Bridge-Linguatec's school in Santiago


Project Length: Start Dates:
Minimum: 2 weeks
Maximum: Unlimited
Any Monday of the year.
From January until March 2007: Volunteers will assist with supporting activities like swimming lessons, playing or training sports, games, etc. Also volunteers can tutor girls in academic subjects that they failed last year.
Project Cost: Cost Includes:
Bronze 2 weeks: US$ 995.00
Bronze extra week: US$ 200.00

Silver 2 weeks: US$ 1,295.00
Silver extra week: US$ 300.00

Gold 2 weeks: US$ 1,495.00
Gold extra week: US$ 500.00

Airport pickup
Accommodations
Intensive Spanish classes, depending on
  volunteer package
1-2 meals per day, depending on volunteer
  package
Activities
Volunteer donation
Schedule: Accommodations:
Volunteering: A minimum of 6 hours per week.
Language Classes: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., M-F. Exact schedule may vary.
Chilean host family or hostel, depending on volunteer package.
 


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Comments from Our Volunteers
 



Elizabeth Monterrosa
  “My experience as a volunteer [in Chile] proved a truly touching experience that will remain with me forever. Volunteering [here] gives individuals a chance to connect with the Chilean community and culture as well as glance into a wonderful institution. As children and young adults, the girls are at critical points in their lives where the company and companionship of a volunteer can make a difference in their lives.”

 



Michelle L. Carroll
  "My participation in the Santiago Volunteer Program has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The children learn from and spend quality time with great role models. In turn, the volunteers get to spend time in an authentic Spanish-speaking environment and graduate the program with both great memories and a tangible skill set in development work."