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Join our family and help us with daily projects near Pichilemu, Central Chile

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  • Last activity : 30 Oct 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 3 living in a rural sector of Pichilemu, Chile. Laura is from Los Angeles, California, USA. Carlos is from Pichilemu, Chile. We have 15,000 square meters of land on which we have constructed our home using mixed methods of bioconstruction. We have a growing garden with a large variety of organic fruits and vegetables. We have three beehives and hope to get more.

    Laura enjoys cooking, baking, exploring methods of food preservation, hiking, kayaking, being a mother, sustainable food recolection, compost and more.

    Carlos enjoys construction, carpentary, welding, farming, surfing, body boarding, sustainable ocean fishing in kayak, learning about native plants and animals, etc.

    We are close to the beach town of Pichilemu (international surf destination) in bus and various other beaches by car. We visit often and volunteers are welcome to join our outings most of the time.

    This is a bilingual household, English and Spanish.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    History
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Adventure sports
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is an international home and we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. This is an anti-racist, anti-classist, anti-homofobic, anti-fatfobic home. LGBTQ+ welcome

    TELL US WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN

    - sustainable construction
    - gardening
    - composting
    - food preservation, fermenting
    - sustainable food recolection (fall fungi, summer fruits + flowers)
    - native plants + trees
    - baking + cooking

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We want volunteers to help with gardening and construction projects. Motivation is more important then previous skills, although diverse experiences are always helpful! Most of the work is in the garden, planting, weeding, harvesting,turning compost piles, etc. We also have a constant job of blackberry and grass control. You should not be afraid to get dirty or do difficult work.

    Construction skills of any kind are useful, but we are happy to teach. This spring we are building the base for a yurt and need some hands for this project!

    You will likely be asked to help in the kitchen, cooking shared meals, making kombucha, bread, pickling, etc.

    We have one cabin that we rent. You may be asked to help clean it after renting.

    We are open to volunteers with their own ideas and uses for this land. If you have an art project or other ideas we will try to help facilitate as much as possible. Creativity is very welcome here.

    You should definitely be comfortable being around small children as our daughter is very social and loves to engage with those staying in our home. Depending on your interest and mutual comfort level we may ask you to watch her for a little while, but never babysit.

    If you stay in the house and share meals with us you will be expected to help with household duties within reason. This includes helping with cooking meals, dishes, sweeping common areas and keeping your room and bathroom clean.

    We look for proactive and mature people who are able to take initiative and work independently. Previous experience living with others in shared spaces is important.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are happy to help you with your English or Spanish skills.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In-house private bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom, camping with composting toilet (shower in house). Bedroom great for one person, couple or close friends who can share a double bed. You are expected to keep your quarters tidy, to the same level as rest of house. We have a toddler and are early to bed, early to rise. While this is not an alcohol free home, drinking is not encouraged during the week. Smoking ok outside with care. This is a wildfire zone.

    Shared meals
    Breakfast - oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, bread, coffee or tea
    Lunch - largest meal of the day
    Once (chilean dinner) - usually bread with add-ons like eggs, avocado, etc. Sometimes we make a full dinner.

    Shared meals=shared kitchen duties, including cooking, cleaning and sweeping! We will try our best to respect dietary restrictions and allergies. Please let us know so we can prepare. Vegans welcome as long as you help with meal prep ideas! You should bring your own snacks for in-between meals. Happy to share space in kitchen/fridge. Drinkable water from filtered well on land.

    No wifi but great cell service with ENTEL. You can buy a pre-paid chip. No tv. We use cell data to watch movies.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Buses to Pichilemu, Chile's surf capitol were you can find lots of great restaurants, farmers market, shops, all the necessities. We are happy to help facilitate surf lessons.

    Close to other amazing and less-touristy beaches with trails, caves, surfing.

    3 hours from Santiago.
    1 hour from Santa Cruz

    Coguil is a rural zone with small stores for basics only. We go into town regularly and are happy to take you with.

    No nighttime public transport into town.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of room!

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Welcome on case by case basis.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Espuma

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The image depicts a couple walking on the beach with their dogs, each carrying a surfboard, set against a cloudy sky and ocean backdrop.
The image depicts a group of people shelling peas outdoors, with a large basket of peas and a colander on a table, showcasing a collaborative and communal activity.
The image depicts a group of people standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with a dog present and a cactus in the foreground.
The image depicts three individuals standing in a field of dry grass, with trees in the background and a clear blue sky above.
The image depicts two women and a child planting in a garden, surrounded by raised beds and greenery, with a serene blue sky above.
A man stands in a cluttered workshop, holding a piece of wood, surrounded by tools and workbenches, with a window and roof lights visible in the background.
The image depicts a wicker basket overflowing with an assortment of fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, squash, onions, and basil, situated on a bed of hay.
A person is building a house with mud, wearing a blue jacket, brown pants, and boots, on a wooden ladder, with trees visible in the background.
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The image depicts two beekeepers in protective suits tending to beehives in a lush green field, with a clear blue sky and a rustic building in the background.
The image depicts a man standing in a garden, holding a white container filled with leafy greens, wearing a green jacket and purple pants, with a hose nearby.
The image depicts four men sitting in front of a house under construction, with a dog, surrounded by building materials and tools, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a field of small green plants growing in rows, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a person constructing a wooden and wire enclosure, possibly for animals, with a green tarp or plastic sheet in the background on a cloudy day.
A couple is building a wooden structure, likely a house or shed, with a ladder and tools nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown exterior, surrounded by trees and a red truck parked in front, set against a blue sky with white clouds.

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