Volunteering in Chile
Chile is a country of contrasts: from the fascinating Atacama Desert in the north to the Mediterranean central Chile with the modern metropolis of Santiago to the mountain and glacier worlds of Patagonia in the south, there is an impressive variety to discover. But Chile is also a country with great social differences, which results in many problems - various projects are dedicated to these difficulties. There are also various ways to get involved in the areas of animal welfare and environmental protection. With a volunteer assignment in Chile you have the chance to get to know the impressive country and to actively work in one of our projects.
Popular projects
Chile | Teach
from 4-52 weeks
from 18 years
Chile | environmental Protection
from 4-8 weeks
from 18 years
Chile | childcare
from 4 - 52 weeks
from 18 years
Chile | Seniors
from 4 - 52 weeks
from 18 years
Why volunteers are needed in Chile
Although Chile shows strong economic development compared to Latin America, the gap between rich and poor is still wide here. Due to this inequality, there are different social problems in Chile.
A good education is not available for all in Chile
As is often the case in Latin America, state schools in Chile often do not offer quality education. If parents can afford it, they send their sons and daughters to private schools. Children from poorer or poorer families are therefore constantly disadvantaged. Chile has the same problem in higher education, which is why there are repeated protests by students and schoolchildren.
Many people are affected by poverty
Although Chile has developed well economically over the past decade and poverty has decreased, many residents live in precarious conditions, especially on the outskirts of the big cities, in dilapidated social housing or even in slums with shacks made of wood and tin. This poverty is particularly bad for children and they have little chance of escaping it.
Many more problems
From the above social problems arise other ones. For example, they lead to drug abuse and violence, especially among young people without future prospects. In addition, there are also many environmental problems in Chile: For example, in Patagonia, nature is endangered by the construction of dams and there are many street dogs in the cities.
Your volunteer work in Chile with RGV
Learn & experience
When you volunteer with RGV in Chile, you support a project of your choice for a few weeks or months. Numerous new impressions await you in a fascinating country: You will meet many new people and through your work in the project you will develop an awareness of the life of the disadvantaged population in Chile. Together you will work on the realization of the project goal and exchange your perspectives. In your free time and after your volunteering, you can travel to Chile and other countries.
Advice, preparation & support
Thorough preparation forms the basis for every successful stay abroad: We will give you comprehensive advice on volunteering in Chile, plan your volunteer work together with you and support you in preparing for your trip.
In Chile, an RGV team member will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation. During the orientation period and the subsequent work on the project, you always have a contact person on site. If you have any questions, problems or emergencies, you can also contact the RGV team.
