Unfortunately the economic growth in Chile has widened the gap between the poverty line and those who hold and distribute the resources. All over Chile, there are NGO organisations which are seeking volunteers to help in different areas such as: housing improvement for the poor, day care centres for children in social risk, assistant teachers, group work with rehabilitation centres for drug users, education, health centres, homeless assistance.

Volunteer 15 hours each week teaching English to a family in exchange for room and board in Jordan! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Jordan. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.

Wealth in Ireland is very unevenly divided, and many marginalised groups are as needy as ever. Those with special needs, young people at risk, and older people in Ireland are finding difficulty meeting their needs in the Ireland of today. The country now boasts a multi-cultural society, but in reality there is little inter-culturalism or understanding between our new arrivals and the general population. Many of the organisations that act as advocates for the marginalised require volunteers to realise their important work.

Experience life in Spain and the Spanish culture in-depth but on a budget by spending several hours a week helping a Spanish family with English in return for board and accommodation. The program has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.

Volunteer 15 hours each week helping a Chinese family with their English in exchange for free room and board in China! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around China. Conversation Corps volunteers are placed all over China, but most are placed closer to Beijing.