Universidad de Aconcagua - Volunteer and Study Abroad

  Chile

Ancud,  Calama,  Concepcion,  La Serena,  Puerto Montt,  Santiago,  Temuco,  Valdivia,  Vina del Mar

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: International students can volunteer in orphanages where they can take care and entertain little kids that range in age from 1 to 6 years old, they can be the English teacher assistants by interacting with Chilean school teachers and students, constructing emergency housing for the poorest in Chile, among many other activities.

Highlights: When there are no classes on a Friday or Monday, many times students will take buses that hit the road to the north or the south. Depending on the season, many students enjoy traveling up north as far as San Pedro de Atacama. Others love leaving the country and going over the Andes and entering into Mendoza, Argentina. While others take the South road over to Concepcion, Chile's 2nd largest city. From the driest deserts up north to the southern regions of lakes and the Patagonia, everything is within reach when students study in Viņa.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: International students must have a good command of the Spanish language.

Cost in US$: For more information please contact us

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: International students can volunteer 4 to 16 hours per week as teaching assistants to Chilean EFL Teachers. Participating in this program will not only give the students a cultural volunteer experience but it will also serve as a valuable resume-builder.

Age Range: from 17 to 99

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Chile Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Universidad de Aconcagua - Chile's Mission Statement: The International Office of the Universidad de Aconcagua strives to encourage vision and quality in the university's international activity by disseminating information on international opportunities, promoting the university's courses abroad, providing support to international students on campus and developing an international outlook among students and staff.

Year Founded: 1988

Universidad de Aconcagua - Chile is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.