Micro Finance

Chile is one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America and an ideal market to start new businesses. ELI partnetrs with organizations dedicated to provide training and assistance to small bussinesses in order to help them grow in a sustainable way.

Volunteers with a background in Marketing, Finance, Graphic Design, Legal assistance and Accounting will have the oportunity to work with chilean professionals and learn about the improvement of a small companies in a developing country.

Marketing and Finance

Volunteers with a background in Finance and Marketing will provide assistance to enterpreneur, helping them create a bussines plan, getting loans and improving their sales strategies.

Legal Assistance

Volunteers with a background in legal assistance will be able to learn about chilean comercial regulations and help people learn about their rights and obligation as a sall bussines owner.

Design and Marketing

Volunteers with a background in design will help small owners in the creation of a brand, corporate image and marketing tools such as websites and advertising.

Other projects may be available upon request. Please let us know your field of interest. Please note that all internship placements in Chile require a high level of Spanish proficiency.

Community Development

ELI partnetrs with Community organizations in Santiago aimed to improve the quality of life of people living in some of poor neighborhoods of Santiago. Participants will have the oportunity to work in a 100% Spanish Speaking enviroment while helping people in the areas of Public Health, Social Work, Education and more.

Public Health

Volunteers with a background in Public Helath could help on a local clinic assisting nurses and doctors with health education projects, vaccination campaigns and patient care in general. All tasks will be assigned by medical staff based on experience and habilities of the participant.

Social Work

ELI offers internships in the area of social work for professionals or students who want to learn about social aid in Chile. Volunteer will assist staff with paperwork and direct contact with low income families looking for acces to government benefits and assistance.

Recreational and Cultural Programs

Volunteers with a background in Event Planing and Public Relations could work organising cultural and recreational activities for the community as well as workshops and events for children and teenagers in after school programs run by comunity centers.

Other projects may be available upon request. Please let us know your field of interest. Please note that all internship placements in Chile require a high level of Spanish proficiency.

Physical Therapy

ELI partners with some of the most important organizations aimed to help children with disabilities, offering unique opportunities for internships for professionals and advanced students of Physical Therapy.

Interns in this program have the opportunity to assist therapists during the children’s sessions, assist with the implementation of rehabilitation programs and observing the forms of care and treatments applied to children and young people with various forms of disabilities.

Please note that all internship placements in Chile require a high level of Spanish proficiency.

Horse Therapy (EFL)

ELI has Internships available with organizations offering Equine Facilitated Learning, a growing form of therapy with horses for children with mental and emotional disorders.

Interns in this program have the opportunity to assist therapists during the children’s sessions, learn about the different exercises for rehabilitation and observe the forms of care and treatments applied to children  with various forms of disabilities.  Interns in this program must be strong, flexible, show initiative and commit to at least 4 weeks.

Social Work

Many children with physical or mental disabilities are abandoned everyday in rehabilitation centers or other social aid organizations. Many of these centers provide temporary or permanent shelter for children and young people with mental or physical disabilities.

ELI offers internships in the area of social work for professionals or students wishing to develop their skills by helping children and youth at risk of neglect due to their disability.

Volunteer with Disabled Children

For volunteers without a background in therapy or social work, opportunities to work with special needs children abound. Volunteers in this program will have the opportunity to attend rehabilitation and recreation to help prepare these children to build strong self-esteem and provide physical and intellectual stimulation necessary for learning.

In 2007, Chile finished implementing new criminal procedure code throughout the legal system. The new system is now similar to codes followed in North America and Europe. Interns with this project will work with Chilean lawyers and non profit organizations assisting with research, case preparation, and record keeping. Some past interns with this program have been invited to observe courtroom proceedings. This internship is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Chilean legal system, learn about international and human rights law, and gain first hand knowledge about the effects of country-wide legal reforms. Interns should have a high-intermediate to advanced Spanish level.

Teaching English

Volunteers wanting to get more experience in teaching English as a second language can work at a University, Language Institute, or Private company. Participants will work under the supervision of an experienced English teacher and will assist in the planning and execution of lessons, activities, workshops and one on one conversational practice. Volunteers will also help correct student work. This program is a great introduction for people considering a career as an English teacher abroad.

The biggest commercial activity in Chile is mining. However, the field of engineering in Chile is widespread due to its strong infrastructure development and expansion in recent years. Therefore many engineering firms are looking for interns, students preferably in their final year and require a minimum stay of three months to ensure they are integrated into the company and its work. Possibilities include: Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, mining and more. All placements will be based on the relevant education and work experience of the applicant.

Please note that all internship placements in Chile require a high level of Spanish proficiency.

Marketing and Tourism in Wineries

The first vineyard in Chile was planted almost 500 years ago by a Spanish monk. Since then, Chile has become one of the main wine exporting countries in the world. Interns can work in one of several wineries in and around Santiago. Interns will assist leading winery tours and work on the tasting room or work on the marketing and business development department.