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• Valparaiso: 
Valparaiso
• Vina del Mar: 
Vina del Mar

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: First Monday of every Month

Description: Programs start the first Monday of each month, all year long (Remember: in Chile, summer time is December - March!). Work assignments are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates all apartments are in easy distance of the beach -- or with a Chilean family, you choose. 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes, plus excursions are included when you first arrive. This is a fairly customized program and process, with anywhere from 3 to 10 candidates starting programs each month. Participation in this program will massively upgrade your Resume and provide the ability to become fluent in Spanish. All candidates have a Chilean Supervisor at their work assignments, plus an English-speaking Intern Advisor living in Vina del Mar.

Interns working in this position will have to teach children and teenagers in the different areas of the Arts: music, visual arts, acting, dancing, etc. This internship will be held in a non-profit organization that has been working for 7 years, dedicated to help children in social risk. It is located in a poor sector in the city of Vina del Mar.

Highlights: This is what makes us better and different:
* The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 12 months
* This can be a non-academic or academic internship - you decide
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee
* Several half- and full-day excursions are included in the fee
* Lodging is included. Your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates, or opt to live with a Chilean family
* You will be met at the airport when you arrive in Santiago, Chile, and taken directly to your lodging
* Internships are for approximately 4 hours each day, 5 days per week
* You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume
* You can become fluent in Spanish, especially during the longer programs

** This program is economical - shop around and compare prices **

This program is meant to be 50% work experience and 50% cultural / language acquisition and immersion.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is helpful although we can and do place beginner - beginners. Knowledge of the subject to be taught and experience working with children is preferred. Candidates should be at college level or graduate level, though we have some "gap-year" candidates. Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.

Intern Types: Art/Fine Arts, Education and Theater, Drama, Dance

Languages: English and Spanish

Cost in US$: From $2,195 to $5,690 for 1-6 months, plus $150 application fee. Please contact Adelante to inquire about prices for longer programs up to 12 months.

Cost Includes: * Pre-departure interview, written materials and counseling and assistance as needed. * Airport pickup on arrival. * Housing for duration of program - own private room in shared apartment, or homestay option (inquire for price as this option includes meals and laundry). * 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes. * Some excursions included during first 3 weeks. * Internship placement in chosen sector. * English speaking staff in-country and in the USA for support if needed.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. .

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application