Friendly hostel looking for friendly people in Puerto Varas, Chile

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  Description

  We are one of the best hostels with history of more than 20 years in one of the beautifulest area of Chilean Lake District. Puerto Varas is safe and attractive old city near to famous lake Llanquihue with a spectacular view to volcano Osorno.
  
  We are Andreas and Rocio, my son - Luka and lovely CatDog tandem - Agnes and Lena. We are working here with 2 paid staff (reception and cleaning). Every year our space becomes better, more comfortable, attractive for guests, filled with good memories. And now we are ready to share this space and beautiful moments with someone who wants to become part of our family for a little time and will help us to create a space that feels like a home away from home.
  
  We love share travel stories with our guests and one of our aims is to try to ensure people get more out of their time in Puerto Varas and its surroundings. If you looking for peace and quite in beautiful near lake city, this might be the best place for you:)
  
  We do have 3 options for you to apply:
  1) Low season volunteering (April - October)
  -reception
  -at least 2 month
  -4 hours/day, 5 days
  
  2) High season volunteering (October - April)
  -receprtion
  -3-6 months
  -8 hours/day, 5 days
  *paid position
  
  3) High season volunteering (October - April)
  -support to cleaning team (general maintenance, changing beds, cleaning, 2-nd language is not required)
  -at least 2 month
  -4 hours/day, 5 days
  
  *It is not a party hostel. It's calm and relaxed place established in a quiet corner right in the city center

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our volunteer will learn how to administrate and manage a homestay in his basic way, improving the communication with customers, language skills and get involved into daily Hostel life.
  
  -Hostel is the best place to practice language (German, Spanish, English, French)
  -Endless opportunities to meet colorful friendly guests from all around the world
  -You will be able to learn about reach Chilean culture, to have an international exchange with heart opened local people, that will surely become part of your family.
  -You can enjoy in the mornings meditations or other practices in our beautiful Japanese garden

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  Help

  We welcome for great people to help us in our hostel and who would like to share us with their skills, commitment, creativity, love, good vibes, ideas, knowledge and experience
  
  Will be amazing if you:
  -Speak good English and Spanish
  -Have responsibility and honesty
  -Lively and friendly person :)
  
  To support our staff in their daily job, we would be happy if you could help us with and learn about:
  -Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out
  -Respond to all guest questions and requests
  -Manage guest bookings and reservations, answer and forward phone calls
  -Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor
  -General area maintenance
  -Cuddling with lovely cat Agness :3
  
  *We not accept volunteers who want to contribute with us less than 4 weeks.
  *We expect the volunteers to accomplish formally with the agreed period, otherwise they should not make the request and give opportunity to other volunteers who are willing to participate in our project.
  *We will ask you to make a call with us via WhatsApp to make sure everything is clear before you apply for volunteer
  
  If you read everything above and below, completely understand who we are looking for and still interested to apply, don't forget to start your message with "Can'tWaitToCuddleWithCuteLittleAgness", or we may not answer you:)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Volunteer will have:
  -His private little room with comfy bed
  -Hot shower 24h
  -Fully equipped kitchen
  -Fresh bed sheets and towels every week
  -Laundry once a week
  -Bicycle
  -High speed internet connection

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  What else ...

  There is so much to do during your time off, as we are located in beautiful area, surrounded by mountains, lakes, where you can try trekking, kayaking, swimming, lazing at the beach, volcano climbing, rafting, horse riding, rock climbing, walks in nature, virgin forests, visiting hot spring etc.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This project actually is the perfect opportunity, dream for digital nomad because of daily schedule in low season (volunteering that lasts from 8:30 till 12:30)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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