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Giving back is a great way to prove your adaptabilities and self-confidence while learning from another culture. Broaden your horizons, gain further linguistic and professional education and deepen your personal knowledge with Escuela Fronteras' volunteer positions. It is a great way to accomplish your goals!
Social commitment is in great demand in Latin America as social differences are still very large. Many families live in poverty and are dependent on external help. Sick and handicapped children are often rejected, do not have a home and as a consequence have to stay at hospitals or children's homes. Many old people live in nursing homes or on the streets. And sick people do not have the money to pay for the necessary surgery or medical treatment.
Experience all sides of life in Latin America and help give hope! In co-operation with different social institutions and non-profit organizations Escuela Fronteras offers a wide variety of volunteer and work projects throughout Chile. Usually you will work directly with the person concerned and be responsible for the care of sick and homeless children, handicapped or old people or support for the Mapuche; indigenous people.
Requirements:
- To be available at least 4 weeks for part-time positions or 2 months for full-time positions.
- Spanish level: at least upper beginner or two semesters of Spanish courses.
- Complete the application process at least two months before the work starts.
Common areas of volunteer work:
| Extreme poverty groups | Children at social risk | Homeless |
| Orphanages | Nursery homes | Handicapped people |
| Environment organizations | Micro companies | Political groups |
| | Teaching English |
Getting started on your dream adventure is as easy as answering a few questions:
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Depoimentos
 Virginie Chantry Belgium
It's been more than a pleisure studying en La Escuela Fronteras. There are so many Spanish schools in Santiago that it is always difficult to choose. I don't regret at all my choice. I'm learning so much with my teacher, Natalia. She's great and she won't let you quit even if you feel like your spanish is miserable! LOL. She's really supporting and she congratulates you for your work! Moreover, the members of the staff are really friendly and always available for a chat in Spanish or English, or any questions you might think of... So if you are still hesitating, well you shouldn't: debes estudiar el espanol en la escuela fronteras... No vas a lamentarlo!
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