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| Infant Care Program
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 You
will be volunteering at an orphanage and protective shelter
in Santiago, Chile. The children at the shelter range
from newborn babies to two-year-olds, and all have been
orphaned, neglected, or removed from their families for
legal reasons. Our partner organization in Chile has created
a safe haven for these innocent children, but the shelter
staff is often in need of an extra set of hands to help.
As a volunteer with this program, you will be giving the
babies and toddlers the individual attention they crave
and deserve. Volunteers will provide a loving and dependable
adult connection at this critical stage of development.
You will also be helping staff members continue their
positive work by helping with the daily tasks of caring
for the children and maintaining the shelter.
Orientation:
After arrival in Santiago, you will be picked up by a
shuttle service provided by Volunteer Adventures. You
will be transported to your host family or hostel for
the first night. On Monday, you will be shown how to get
to Bridge-Linguatec language school. At the school, you
will receive an orientation and language evaluation if
you are attending language classes. You will begin Spanish
classes immediately your first day. You will also meet
with the project coordinator to discuss your volunteer
schedule and the procedures involved in beginning your
project. This will involve an interview with the shelter
director on Monday afternoon.
Transportation:
Volunteer Adventures will provide airport pick-up in Santiago
and transportation to the host family. Volunteers pay
for transportation to and from the project and other activities.
 Language
Classes:
Volunteers enrolled in the Gold package
will be taking Spanish language classes at Bridge-Linguatec,
our affiliate language school in Santiago. For more efficient
placement upon your arrival, we ask that you take our
to determine your language
proficiency prior to going abroad. If this is not possible,
we will test you upon arrival at the school. You will
be placed according to your language level in a group
of four or fewer students, learning conversational Spanish
for four hours a day. After your class hours, you will
go directly to your organization for your volunteer experience.
Accommodations:
Bronze: You will be staying at a hostel
with breakfast included. Commute time to the project can
be 30-60 minutes. Silver and Gold: You
will be staying with a Chilean host family. Our host families
are carefully screened and must meet Volunteer Adventures'
requirements before being accepted as a host family. All
our families are middle-class and live in comfortable
homes in safe neighborhoods. The distance from the school
varies from about 20-40 minutes by bus. You will be given
a key to your host family's home to come and go as you
please. The family will provide two meals a day, a private
room, and upon request (and extra charge), a private bathroom.
Meals:
Bronze: Hostel serves breakfast only.
Silver and Gold: Host family provides
2 meals a day, 3 upon request and with an extra charge.
Excursions:
Although you will be serving the community for most of
your time in Chile, there may be time for some sightseeing.
Below are a few of the trips that the school organizes
for volunteers and students. Participants are expected
to pay their own transportation costs and entrance fees.
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 Museo
Casa de Pablo Neruda La Chascona –
This excursion takes you to Pablo Neruda´s
house, Chile´s most famous poet and winner
of the 1971 Nobel Prize for Literature.
Museo
de Arte Precolombino – The Museo de
Arte Precolombino houses ceramics, textiles, paintings,
and sculptures from a wide range of Pre-Colombian
cultures.
Parque
Forestal and Museo de Bellas Artes –
This tour takes you to one of the most popular parks
in Santiago and the most famous art museum in the
city.
 Viña
Concha y Toro – Visit the winery Concha
y Toro, where you receive a guided tour and taste
some renowned Chilean wines.
Centro
Cultural Palacio La Moneda – Visit
this newly inaugurated cultural center, study archive,
and museum. The center is located underneath the
also newly remodeled Plaza Constitución,
next to La Moneda, the presdential palace. |
In-country support:
We work directly with our school in Santiago to ensure
your safety and support during your time in Chile. You
can expect help from the teachers, staff, and other employees
at Bridge-Linguatec. We also always have on-site support
at the community center, where both coordinators and professional
volunteers can help you with anything you need. |
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Volunteer
Adventures - 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 1-888-825-3454 or 303-785-8887 Fax: 303-777-7246 UK Toll
Free: 0800-028-8051 |
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