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This is a non-governmental non-profit organization in the Patagonia, which aims to extend and link science and technology through projects with popular education in a social learning process.
Our team, formed since August 2015, has begun to execute various projects, all being unified with the same vision: this is an indigenous word Selk-nam which means "LIFE", thus representing the essential, taking it out with the optimization of energies, the forms of collaboration, work schedules, human relations and combining it with the rhythms of today. Some our jobs are: Construction of low-power wind turbines to rural electricity, mechanics without fuel like "Bike- WashMachine", in Architecture design an Eko-Parke with industrial waste in the middle of the town and the construction of a dome only recycling industrial waste and natural materials.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Teaching
The travellers will learn mainly about Eco-Design based on Construction with industrial waste and natural materials, also the optimization of energies on the enviromental problems of the region.
We need help to finish the construction of a industrial waste dome, work with mud, tires wall, carpentry, ceilings, etc. Also for the design of a public Eko-Parke in its second stage, which needs reforestation of native trees and urban furniture.
Languages spoken
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.
There is a heated dome and hot shower to receive the volunteers, also we have a ten for 4 person and a lot warm clouths. Also spaces to put more tents with an external bathroom.
We will give the breakfast and lunch of each day of work with the volunteers.
The space is located in Coyhaique, capital of the region, allowing the volunteer to have better information and travel through all the attractive points of the region, accessing the capital again without paying for accommodation.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
This host can provide space for campervans.
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
More than two
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week (2 meals)
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