Volunteer Abroad – Chile South America www.abroaderview.org

Chile, the longest country in the World, claims almost 3000 miles of the Pacific shoreline. This is a land of contrasts and extremes; with glacial landscapes of Patagonia in the south and the heat of the famously dry Atacama Desert in the north. Running almost the entire length of the country are the impressive peaks of the Andes mountain chain which are visible from many towns and cities.

Since Chile is one of the narrowest countries – only about 125 miles at its widest point, the sea and the mountains are never more than about two to three hours apart, anywhere in the country. Chile’s striking natural wonders, its rich cultural history, friendly people and security make it an ideal volunteer location.

Chile has seen many changes in the past 25 years, now boasting one of the most stable economies in South America. Though Chile’s economy appears to be the fastest growing economies in the region, Chile suffers from one of the most uneven distributions of wealth in the world. There are estimates that almost 60% of Chileans live near or below poverty levels, with almost 3 million living in extreme poverty.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Chile. Volunteering in Chile is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a foreign language and discover that one person really can make a difference. Volunteer with us and see A Broader View of the World.

” You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you” – Anonymous.

Volunteer opportunities are available in many areas of the country. Our local Project Coordinators are located in La Serena, Santiago and Concepcion. Some programs are based in more rural areas like the Elqui Valley in the north and Arauco in the south of this wonderful country.

Location pages:

Elqui Valley
La Serena
Santiago
Concepción

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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica Central America, Limon & Guanacaste, Pacific and Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Programs www.abroaderview.org

Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica Central America, Limon & Guanacaste, Pacific and Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Programs www.abroaderview.org

In 1502, on his fourth and last voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus made the first European landfall in the area. Settlement of Costa Rica began in 1522. For nearly three centuries, Spain administered the region as part of the Captaincy General of Guatemala under a military governor. The Spanish optimistically called the country “Rich Coast.” Finding little gold or other valuable minerals in Costa Rica, however, the Spanish turned to agriculture.

Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise. The country’s Disney-like cast of creatures — ranging from howler monkeys to toucans — is prolific and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime; the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive.

Costa Rica, despite being such a tiny nation, draws well over a million visitors every year – and you can see why. The incredibly varied topography means you can cruise a cloud forest one day, climb a volcano the next, and finish passed out on a hot sandy beach.

Costa Rica is a tropical country and experiences only two seasons: wet and dry. The dry season is generally between late December and April; the wet season lasts the rest of the year. The highlands are cold: San José and the Central Valley get an ‘eternal spring’ with lows averaging 15°C (60°F) and highs averaging 26°C (79°F). Both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts are pretty much sweltering year-round – get ready for some bad-hair days. Temperatures vary little between seasons; the main influence on temperature is altitude. The humidity at low altitudes can be oppressive.

We offer the following programs in Costa Rica: (1-4 week placements – Optional start date)

Program Length: 1-4 weeks Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day Accommodations: Local home stay or hostal Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day Requirements: 18 years +, Basic Spanish knowledge, an able body, can-do attitude, self-starter and adventurous nature.

Animal Welfare / Turtle Conservation: Placements are available in wild-life refuge which receives animals that have been in captivity or have been sold illegally by animal traffickers. The main objective of this project is to rehabilitate the animals and reincorporate them back into their natural habitat. Volunteers will feed animals and clean and repair cages. In addition, they will help build new cages and improve existing facilities. Volunteers will ordinarily work about 8- 10 hours per day, depending on the projects they are involved in. Most refuge centers offer on-site shared volunteer accommodation, including meals. These accommodations typically have electricity and running water, and shared bathrooms. Proficiency in Spanish is highly recommended. *2 week minimum suggested.

Indigenous Community: Live and work among the people of a multiethnic indigenous community with members of different ethnicities. The community obtains their income from fishing, agriculture, hunting, and horticulture, combined with handicrafts, communitarian tourism, conservation and reforestation. Volunteers will be involved in a wide range of exciting activities including teaching English at the local school, working at the children’s day care center, rain forest restoration projects, horticultural and fish farming projects and infrastructure construction projects including work on a Women’s Center. This is a great opportunity to experience the life and culture of the local indigenous people. Volunteers live with a local host family in a shared room; all meals are provided by the host family. Proficiency is Spanish is required, as well as an adventurous spirit. *2 week minimum suggested.

Social/Welfare Service:. Volunteers work at a local children’s home which doubles as an orphanage and day care. The children range in age from infancy to 12yrs old, some with mild handicaps. Volunteers assist the local staff with the basic needs such as feeding, bathing and clothing; as well arrange games and day trips with the kids. Teaching English, math, as well as manual labor (sweeping, painting, and gardening) may be involved. Basic/Proficient Spanish is required, as well as a positive, self-starter and flexible attitude.

Education/Teaching: Volunteers can teach, or assist the local teacher with English classes. The kids vary in age and most do not have any proper schooling. By speaking English, new opportunities are available to the children that would otherwise be destined to stay in the cycle of poverty. Volunteers do not need previous teaching experience, although it would be helpful. Basic/Proficient Spanish is required, as well as a positive, flexible and committed attitude. Volunteers will need to create their own lesson plans with the help of the local teachers.

Program Includes: Homestay or local guesthouse or on-site volunteer accommodations at orphanage. Includes three meals a day. Airport (or bus) transfers on arrival and departure. Our local Project Coordinators will provide orientation briefing, city tour, half day Spanish lessons. Introduction and placement in a volunteer work project. *Additional Spanish classes can be arranged for you locally.

The project coordinator is available 24/7 in case of emergency, health-related or otherwise. They can assist in arranging sightseeing excursion before, during or after the volunteer program.

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Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador, Quito, Cuenca, Cayambe, Esmeraldas, Amazon, Salinas Volunteering Orphanage, Street Kids, Clinics, Building, Indigenous Programs www.abroaderview.org

Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador, Quito, Cuenca, Cayambe, Esmeraldas, Amazon, Salinas Volunteering Orphanage, Street Kids, Clinics, Building, Indigenous Programs www.abroaderview.org

Ecuador, a small South America country, is bordered to the north by Colombia, to the east and south by Peru, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. The country is divided into four distinct regions; the Amazon, the Highlands, the Coast, and the Galápagos Islands.

Compared with many South American countries, Ecuador is very small. Nevertheless in this limited area there are at least 50 types of natural terrestrial vegetation, diverse ecosystems and an immense variation in wildlife. Ecuador is one of 17 mega diverse countries in the world according to Conservation International. With 1600 bird species (some 15% of the world’s known bird species) in the continental area, and 38 more endemic to the Galápagos. There are also 25,000 species of plants recorded; it has 106 endemic reptiles, 138 endemic amphibians, and 6,000 species of butterflies.

Today, Ecuador remains a multiethnic and multicultural nation, where more than 14 indigenous groups maintain their own traditions and ways of life, to the delight of visitors. The country has a plentitude of national parks, wildlife reserves, natural springs, volcanoes and ecological reserves and beautiful cities. Ecuador gives the tourists a mega bio-diversity and a chance for great adventures in the mountains, volcanoes, jungle, white beaches and exotic islands.

Although in recent years Ecuador has benefited from a rise in tourism offer some economic relief, millions of people live below the poverty line, mainly children. Governmental statistics estimate that over one million children work to survive and maintain their families. Growing poverty, lack of education and limited governmental resources further worsen the problem of street children and orphans in Ecuador. A government study* concluded that 45% of the population between the ages of 10 and 16 are working, 60% of the children under the age of five are malnourished and a third of the population has not completed the first part of their basic education. (*First Congress on Nutrition Development, Quito 2000)

Our volunteer projects allow you to help street children and orphans in Quito, teach English in a local Andes village, work at one of the numerous ecology/conservation bio stations or animal welfare reserves located throughout the Amazon, coastal and Andes regions. Our programs allow you to discover the wonders of Ecuador, while doing meaningful community work. This is a great opportunity to enhance your Spanish knowledge, live with the locals and realize one person can make a difference.

Volunteer with us and see A Broader View of the World.

“You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you” - Anonymous.

Location pages:

Quito
Cuenca
Cayambe
Esmeraldas North Coast
Amazon Rainforest
Salinas South Coast

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Tel: 1-215-780-1845/ Toll Free: (866)-423-3258 / Fax: 1-215-887-0915
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Volunteer Abroad in Chile, Elqui Valley, La Serena, Santiago & Concepcion Volunteering Overseas www.abroaderview.org

Volunteer Abroad in Chile: Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Abroad in Chile: Chile, the longest country in the World, claims almost 3000 miles of the Pacific shoreline. This is a land of contrasts and extremes; with glacial landscapes of Patagonia in the south and the heat of the famously dry Atacama Desert in the north. Running almost the entire length of the country are the impressive peaks of the Andes mountain chain which are visible from many towns and cities.

Since Chile is one of the narrowest countries – only about 125 miles at its widest point, the sea and the mountains are never more than about two to three hours apart, anywhere in the country. Chile’s striking natural wonders, its rich cultural history, friendly people and security make it an ideal volunteer location.

Chile has seen many changes in the past 25 years, now boasting one of the most stable economies in South America. Though Chile’s economy appears to be the fastest growing economies in the region, Chile suffers from one of the most uneven distributions of wealth in the world. There are estimates that almost 60% of Chileans live near or below poverty levels, with almost 3 million living in extreme poverty.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Chile. Volunteering in Chile is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a foreign language and discover that one person really can make a difference. Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.

” You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you” – Anonymous.

Volunteering opportunities are available in many areas of the country. Our local Project Coordinators are located in La Serena, Santiago and Concepcion. Some programs are based in more rural areas like the Elqui Valley in the north and Arauco in the south of this wonderful country.

Location pages:

• Elqui Valley
• La Serena
• Santiago
• Concepción

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Tel: 1-215-780-1845/ Toll Free: (866)-423-3258 / Fax: 1-215-887-0915
volunteers@abroaderview.org – www.abroaderview.org – info@abroaderview.org

Volunteer Abroad in Peru, Cusco, Lima & Piura Volunteering Orphanage, DayCare, Street Kids, Medical Programs, Cultural Immersion, Spanish Lessons www.abroaderview.org

Volunteer Abroad in Peru: Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteer Abroad in Peru: The third largest country in South America, it shares borders with Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia and also Chile. A large mountainous country on the Pacific coast of South America, Peru offers a range of choices for a visitor.

The Inca Empire, with Lake Titiaca, Cuzco and Machu Picchu, the Andes, Amazonian rainforests, cloud people, coastal wildlife preserves and cosmopolitan cities are just some reasons to visit Peru.

Although in recent years Peru has benefited from a rise in tourism offer some economic relief, millions of Peruvians live below the poverty line. More than half of the country’s people struggle to survive, close to one fourth of the population live in extreme poverty.

Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, sounds, and tastes of Peru. Volunteering in Peru is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a foreign language and discover that one person really can make a difference. Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.

“Service is the very purpose of life. It is the rent we pay for living on the planet.” -Marian Edelman.

Location pages:

• Lima
• Cusco
• Piura

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AbroaderView.org – 1001 Dell Lane Suite B, Wyncote, PA 19095, USA Volunteer Abroad Project
Tel: 1-215-780-1845/ Toll Free: (866)-423-3258 / Fax: 1-215-887-0915
volunteers@abroaderview.org – www.abroaderview.org – info@abroaderview.org