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Dear volunteers,
We hope this letter finds you well and filled with excitement for new adventures! We are Family Paris, two brothers with a mix of Chilean and Dutch heritage, living between Spain and Chile. Our beautiful mother left us this incredible place where we are fulfilling her dream of creating a charming bed and breakfast or Hostel.
We are reaching out to you with an invitation to be a part of this special project. We believe that working together and sharing experiences can create beautiful memories and lifelong connections. At our hostel, located in the enchanting village of Algarrobito, at the beginning of El Valle de Elqui, you will find a unique opportunity to contribute and be a part of something meaningful.
The work here revolves around maintaining our vibrant garden, taking care of our beloved animals, ensuring the land is well-maintained, and keeping the swimming pool sparkling clean. Additionally, we have exciting plans for building new facilities, such as furniture and roads, which will add to the beauty of this place.
We are enthusiastic about life, and we love to share our joy with friends, travel, and discover new places and cultures. We believe in creating a space that allows us all to relax, recharge and enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer.
If you are someone with a passion for gardening, carpentry, agricultural work, or painting, we would be thrilled to have you join us. Your skills and expertise will be invaluable in bringing our dreams to life. Don't worry if you're not a professional; all you need is the willingness to work with simple tools like a shovel and hammer.
Our house is just 10 km away from La Serena city and a short 10 minute drive from the airport, making it easily accessible for you to come and be a part of our project.
We are hoping to welcome 2 or 4 enthusiastic who want to collaborate and create something. Your time here will not only be a rewarding experience but also an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of our growing family.
Thank you for considering joining us in this adventure. We are excited to meet you and share unforgettable moments together. Feel free to reach out with any questions or further information.
Hope to see you soon!
Big hug,
Cristian & Francis
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The volunteer can discover the beauty of the Elqui valley
and visiting the lovely places as; Pisco Elqui, Discovering the mystic of the place Cochiguaz
visiting the Artisan village Alcohuáz and Horcon, surfing in the Puclaro embalse, visiting the grave of the Nobel winner Gabriela Mistral in Monte Grande, Observatorio Astronómico Cerro Mamalluca, Observatorio Astronómico Cerro Tololo, Paihuano and de little place Vicuña.
Knowing artists from the region.
Watching closely the Latin American reality in Chile.
walking, swimming in our pool and of course learning dutch and spanish
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are Interested in people arround 30 years or older who have worked in country and construction.
we need people who help us building a tarrace around the newly built small houses.
A lot of work has to be done in the garden, in the house like painting doors and so, and around the house, on the land.weeding, cleaning the garden etc.
Help with Eco project
General Maintenance
Help in the house
We prefer that volunteers. Minimum stay 1week to 30 days.
We offer per week 2 days off, the workday hours will be 3 hours max, per day.
We have a private room.
with toilet and kitchen.
No food is incluided, but there are always BBQ and everyone is invited.
Helpful is if you:
Speak English/Spanish/dutch – other languages are also ok.
Are open-minded and enjoy working with us
Enjoy country life.
Have creative ideas.
Love dogs and kats.
What we really don´t like:
People who depend 100% on technology, so they will never connect with the place.
People who do not use their common sense as much.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Of course the accommodation included, you have to sleep in one of ours full equipped a studios, because of the possible guests we have in our own house.
Bathroom and shower with hot water are available .
All areas of the are shared with the owners and guest like common activities and WiFi etc.
The joy a Pisco Sour or a glass or wine, so if you also do, we can share the cost, or bring your drinks is not a problem.
There are fireplaces for BBQ and the swimmingpool of course.
You will have the chance to do laundry.
What else ...
There is no fix agenda. It will depend on what we have to do that day.
During days off, the volunteer can use one of our bikes, to explore the valley and try one of the Pisco distilleries. There is "colectivos" ( shared taxis that leave you very close to our house).
Uber, Taxis and buses are also available for a low cost. We are located 10 km from the city of La Serena and from the beach (La Serena ).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good satélite conection. 8Gb.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a lot of parking.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes we love dogs and kats! there are many at home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Liesbeth and Fernando were incredibly generous in collecting us from La… read more
He also enjoyed the beautiful valley, and the pisco and wine, thank you very much for this.
Dear Angus, I wish you good luck during your journey
cariños liesbeth
Ellos han estado con nosotros durante tres semanas y han trabajado muy duro. Han lijado, pintado, ordenado y montado todas las sillas del teatro, lo que fue un trabajo increíble, pero lo han logrado, y todas las… read more
The evenings were with the guitar of jack stories off all and spanish lessons.
we had 10 great days with them. Thank you for being with us.
we wish… read more
Un trabajador bueno y pulcro y una persona noble.
Disfrutamos de su presencia, y de todas sus experiencias y conocimientos de las cosas.
Las conversaciones siempre fueron sobre todos los temas.
Disfrutamos la noche en el restaurante después del espectáculo
Con buen vino, comida y vista al mar.
Continuamos… read more
Disfruté mucho la comida que preparaban, así como el vino y los piscos sour que acompañábamos con una buena charla. También tuve… read more
They were great workers and had good ideas. The little Sofy is the example of emancipation. A hard worker in our rugged construction. Iñigo had good ideas about the construction and was a right hand for Fernando. We were happy with them and… read more
It was an instructive week, too bad they stayed so short.
I wish you all the happiness of the world in your next steps.
thank you very much for being with us.
Very cool, after your boyfriend had gone back earlier, you traveled through and you could see something of Chile.
I wish you good luck and maybe see you again on this planet
all my love
Liesbeth
it was again full house with Annie and the other two workawayers.
It was nice to have Annie as a worker, a hard and good worker,
saw things that had to happen and did so.
An interesting person with a lot of knowledge and stories.
thank you very much for being with us.
I wish you good luck in your further journey.
lots of… read more
What did they do a lot in one week?
Now we have a beautiful tool bodega. Charlie was a great carpenter and had many good ideas, a great professional we are so grateful to you. and miss you golden hands. Charlotte was a good painter, we have a whole new… read more
Estar con ellos estos diez días fue genial.
Especialmente las noches lleno de historias.
Ustedes son muy lindas personas
que nos dio un gran placer de conocer a estas personas, gracias por conocerles. ,
Te deseo toda la felicidad y el amor del mundo.
Nos fuimos con el corazón repleto de amor y la panza llena de los riquísimos y exóticos… read more
the interesting combination of Ruschis, French, Chilean and Dutch
the conversations at the table at lunch and in the evening at the wood fire at full moon.
and of course the beauty of restoring my beautiful old totally neglected theater chairs.
There are three beautiful chairs in my living… read more
In the meantime… read more
We did not know where to start, but Pera just started and came up with ideas
We had a wonderful time, our evening conversations, lunches, and trips, it was heart work, still there was a rest and a wonderful atmosphere.
Petra I would like to thank you very very much for everything you did… read more
