• Two to three months – Usually June to August
• Six months – Can be served at various times of the year
• Nine to 12 months – Can be served at various times of the year

Internship Activities (May vary according to length of internship)

• Language and culture learning (modified LAMP approach)
• Ministry training and involvement
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Cell groups
• Youth ministry
• Children’s ministry
• Music and drama
• Construction
• Leadership Training Institute
• Mission trips

Living Conditions
Each intern will live with a Chilean family. In most cases the majority of family members are Christians who are involved in one of our local churches in the Santiago area. Most of these families are of the middle- to lower-middle-income bracket (for Chilean standards). The living conditions are comfortable, but in most cases are relatively “cramped” based on U.S. standards.

Most of the interns' ministry responsibilities are carried out within the local church to which they are assigned, under the supervision of the local pastor and the supervising missionary. They gather together on a regular basis (usually weekly) with other interns as a team and with supervising missionaries and pastors for fellowship, cultural orientation, and debriefing.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Pastoral recommendation**
• A sense of call to cross-cultural ministry
• Spiritual maturity
• A servant/learner attitude (teachable)
• Emotional and physical well-being
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Commitment to team
• Initiative and follow-through

One-Time Costs

• Roundtrip airfare to/from Santiago (varies according to season/airline)
• Entrance fee in Chile (one-time fee paid in U.S. dollars upon arrival at the Santiago airport)
• Passport and passport photos
• Immunizations
• Travel insurance
• Gift for host family
• Personal spending money

It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange and pay for each of the above items before departure.

Monthly Costs

• Room and board
• Local transportation
• Communication fees (Internet and phone)
• Construction fees
• Construction costs
• Administrative fee
• Contingency

The funds for Monthly Costs are to be sent to IberoAmerican Ministries (IAM) one month prior to arrival (see below for submission details).

Optional

• Mission trip Ecuador
• Mission trip South of Chile
• Internships more than three months in length (for in-country travel)

Due to the issues surrounding timing, inflation, and fluctuations in exchange rates, it is impossible to state the exact costs associated with internships. Your one-time expenses will vary based on the current rates for each item. After your application has been accepted, you will receive estimated costs for your monthly expenses so that you can create your budget.

Submitting Funds

All checks should be made out to IberoAmerican Ministries.

In the memo line, please specify Chile Internship Program and the name of the intern.
 

All inquiries and contributions to the internship should be sent to:
IberoAmerican Ministries
P.O. Box 1493
Monroe, WA 98272