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Volunteer Programs in Chile: Language & Cultural Immersion

Delve into a new language! We provide you the chance to fully immerse into Chilean culture; learn Spanish, volunteer in La Serena and have the chance to discover the Elqui Valley.

The Spanish classes offer a perfect balance between teamwork and the personalized work, creating a climate of concentration and simultaneous fun that will make easy the leaning. The classes are limited to small groups, and focus in conversation practice, grammar, readings and the vocabulary. The lessons are provided 4 hours per day, total of 20 hours per week Monday to Friday. You attend classes in the morning, and the remainder of your day you will volunteer at children's center helping children learn English, while you practice your Spanish.

The total immersion course is 1 to 4 weeks, program includes:

Arrival transportation with meet and greet in La Serena
Host Family accomodation with private bedroom, sometimes shared with other volunteer.
3 meals a day 7 days a week
20 hours Spanish language classes (4hrs per day) with professional instructors + 4 hours volunteering
Learning materials provided including learning material
20 hours of volunteering in a local community center (4hrs per day)
Orientation and sightseeing day in La Serena
Project Director available 24/7 for support and guidance
Departure transfer at the end of the program