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.
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.
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