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The Best Way to Help Chile Recover Is to Travel There

Where: Chile
March 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

Chile has done such a good job with recovery after the February 27th earthquake, that destroyed more than half a million homes, that they have requested little help from the rest of the world. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t volunteer and travel opportunities still available within the country.

If you want to volunteer in Chile, there are several established agencies that are always looking for volunteers to work with societies most vulnerable, children and the elderly. One of these organizations, Escuela Fronteras, accepts Spanish-speaking volunteers for one or two months of volunteering in orphanages, teaching English or working with charity groups that help those in need throughout Chile. Escuela Fronteras will match you with the right opportunity based on your interests, what you want to experience while you’re there, when you can travel and how much you can afford to spend. You can get started planning your trips at Efronteras.com/volunteer.

But the tourism industry in Chile stresses that the best way to help them rebuild is to continue spending your tourism dollars in their country. Liz Caskey, who owns a tourism company in Santiago, says that the capital city has largely returned to normal but feels that because the U.S. issued a travel advisory just after the quake, people are hesitant to travel to Chile. "They stuck all of Chile in the disaster boat, and this is completely false,” says Caskey. “It was like another country warning its citizens not to travel to New York or Dallas when Katrina hit New Orleans.” Caskey added, “If you have a trip scheduled here, or know people who do, please encourage friends, family, and colleagues to still come.”

If you want to do your part by taking a trip to Chile, Adventure Life has several package deals that vary from 4-18 days, with prices start at $895 per person. You can book a trip now at Adventure-life.com.

Related Stories:
· Volunteering [Escuela Fronteras]
· How You Can Help Chile Right Now [Tonic]
· Volunteer Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

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