We are an international non-profit organization founded Chile with offices in Colombia; Haiti; Peru; Argentina; Uruguay; the US; and Mexico. Our mission is to end child poverty and to create a more equitable hemisphere by building networks of cooperation throughout the Americas. We have been working shoulder-to-shoulder with underprivileged communities for 16 years and we will continue until the poverty and inequality no longer exist. We engage directly with the poorest and most underprivileged communities on social projects aimed at improving the education; health and family economic stability of children; youth and their families. Since 2002; over 750 professionals from different countries within the Americas have shaped and led 225 grassroots projects in collaboration with 96 local host organizations in 13 countries.
About the Service Program
The fellowship is a 1-year professional service program that covers the volunteer’s travel and basic living costs. It starts with an orientation that provides cross-cultural; technical; health; and safety training in Santiago; Chile or another country where we have an office. During the twelve months of in-country placement; fellows serve within the host organizations in the communities ranging from small rural villages to large urban centres. Through this experience; fellows enhance their skills as change makers; gain professional experience; and access a network of emerging leaders across the Americas. Fellows’ education; work experience; skills sets; and countries of origin are as diverse as the projects they are involved in. We invest a lot of effort into matching prospective fellows with host organizations in order to both suit fellows’ professional interests and serve the needs of the local communities. Where are the projects located? Bolivia; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; Guatemala; Haiti; Honduras; Nicaragua; Peru; Uruguay and the United States. Please note that Fellows are required to serve outside of their country of origin.
Areas of Expertise:
Fellowship Terms and Conditions:
Application Cycles:
America Solidaria seeks a new cohort of talented individuals twice a year: in March and September. Selection for the March cohort begins in October and selection for the September cohort begins in May. Please note that once you are accepted to the program; the offer may not be deferred. Start dates are not flexible; and assuming your visa is approved; you must begin your project with the cohort to which you are accepted.
Selection Process and Timeline:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However; for full consideration; please submit your application by May 1st when review of applications begins. Apply through the web link. Please apply in Spanish; and if you have a CV in Spanish; which should be the one you upload. Should your professional training and experience match one of our project profiles; we will contact you for a personal interview; followed by a technical interview and personality test. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to infous@americasolidaria.org. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Santiago
Two yearly cycles starting in March and September
12 months
Adults of both sexes 23-35 years of age
A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent; professional fluency in Spanish; professional experience in the non-profit or public sector; demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
Program Benefits: Travel to and from country of service; visa expenses; out-of-country two week orientation training; placement at a host organization; housing and monthly living stipend adequate to support a modest lifestyle for one person; health insurance; access to the alumni network. To be covered by the volunteer: domestic travel to an airport with LATAM service; local extras (weekend trips; souvenirs; etc).
