PROGRAM DETAILS
SERVICE LEARNING - RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS
TITLE SERVICE LEARNING – RURAL DEVELOPMENT
TERM SUMMER – SPRING – WINTER
REGION LATIN AMERICA
COUNTRY CHILE
BASE REGIONS ARICA & PARINACOTA AND BIOBIO REGIONS
BASE LOCATION SANTIAGO
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ENGLISH
LANGUAGE OF INTERACTION (COMMUNITY) SPANISH
SPANISH PROFICIENCY NOT REQUIRED (WE TRANSLATE)
VISA REQUIREMENT NOT REQUIRED FOR US CITIZENS
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CLASS LEVEL SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE
GROUP SIZE 6 to 10 PARTICIPANTS PER TERM
IMPORTANT DATES
PROGRAM DATES 24 DAYS or UPON REQUEST
APPLICATION DEADLINE NONE
PROGRAM COST
TFS PROGRAM COST 3,750usd
(last update September 23, 2025)
INCLUDES
Accommodation (breakfast & night tea) at all program destinations, air OR land transportation, Airport Pickup, basic in-city transportation passes, on-site orientation sessions, pre-departure meeting, language sessions, and 8 days touring on national parks and protected areas.
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare tickets to and from CHILE AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, Travel Medical Insurance (required) and Incidentals.
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers are housed in a local pension or with a family (as previously arranged). Breakfast and a night Tea (“elevenses” = light supper meal) are included.
An orientation upon arrival acquaints students with the mass transit system, currency and social customs. Maps and phrase books are provided.
(*) Please submit any inquiries concerning special requirements in the Comments section of the Application or send an email.
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