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  Providencia 727, Oficina 301, Metropolitana, Chile

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Course Catalog

Program Overview

This four-week program combines intensive Spanish learning with a meaningful volunteer experience in the beautiful southern town of Pucón, Chile — known for its lakes, volcanoes, and welcoming local community.

Students live with Chilean host families, attend morning Spanish classes, and spend their afternoons volunteering in community or environmental projects. It’s an ideal program for travelers, students, or professionals who want to learn real Spanish while making a difference.

Weekly Structure

Week Focus Main Activities
Week 1 – Welcome & Cultural Orientation Basic survival Spanish, introductions, local culture, and safety briefing. Orientation walk around Pucón, Spanish classes, and visit to Lago Villarrica.
Week 2 – Expanding Communication Skills Conversation practice, local expressions, and practical vocabulary for volunteering. Morning Spanish classes, volunteer placement begins (community, education, or environment).
Week 3 – Volunteer Work & Cultural Exchange Immersion through teamwork and interaction with locals. Volunteer project, cultural workshops, cooking class, visit to local artisan market.
Week 4 – Integration & Reflection Advanced conversations, final presentations, farewell celebration. Spanish oral project, group reflection, and day trip to Ojos del Caburgua or Termas Geométricas.

Daily Schedule

Time Activity
9:00 – 12:30 Spanish classes (grammar, conversation, listening)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch with host family
14:00 – 17:30 Volunteer project
Evenings Free time or cultural activities with host family

Volunteer Opportunities in Pucón

Participants can choose or be matched with volunteer placements such as:

  • Environmental Conservation: Reforestation, trail maintenance, and sustainability workshops.

  • Community Education: Supporting local schools or after-school programs.

  • Tourism & Culture: Assisting small tourism initiatives or local NGOs that promote eco-tourism and cultural heritage.

All placements are designed for short-term international volunteers and coordinated with local partners.

Accommodation: Homestay with a Chilean Family

Each participant stays with a carefully selected Chilean host family, which includes:

  • Private furnished room

  • Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)

  • Laundry and Wi-Fi

  • Full cultural immersion and language practice

You’ll share daily life with locals, improve your Spanish naturally, and become part of the community.

Included in the Program

✔️ 60 hours of Spanish instruction
✔️ Volunteer placement (coordinated with local NGO or community project)
✔️ Homestay accommodation (private room, 2 meals/day)
✔️ Orientation and cultural activities
✔️ Weekend excursion (Villarrica Volcano or thermal springs)
✔️ Certificate of Completion

Program Fees

4-Week Program: From USD 1,390
Includes classes, housing, volunteering, activities, and coordination.
(Flights and insurance not included.)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will:

  • Communicate effectively in daily and volunteer settings.

  • Understand Chilean expressions and regional accents.

  • Gain intercultural experience through service and community engagement.

  • Contribute meaningfully to a local project while improving Spanish fluency.

How to Apply

  1. Submit the online application form.

  2. Complete a short Spanish placement test.

  3. Choose your volunteer interest area.

  4. Receive your host family and project confirmation.

  5. Arrive in Pucón — your Chilean adventure begins!