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Infant Care Program Details |
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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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