Practice languages, exchange experiences and help with renovation and basic construction in Talca, Chile

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  • Last activity: 7 Dec 2022

Availability

  2023 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a work in progress coffee, little hostel and educational center located in the heart of the city Talca. We are a Chilean and german couple that live in this beautiful house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a Chilean and german couple, that speaks a lot of languages, spanish, german, english and portuguese, so you can practice your skills in any of those languages. We live in a region full of nature, with beautiful parks, lakes and waterfalls that are very close. Also we have the beach an hour away and one of us is a ceramic artist, so if you are into arts we can have a lots of conversations about it. We traveled quite a bit of the world and still are keen to see more of it. We like to exchange our experiences and can gave each other tips about special places to visit.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are improving and working on renovating the different areas of the house, we need help working on the renovation of the kitchen, some rooms and also common areas like the dining room or the living room as well as the garden. For that you will need some basic construction skills for example wood work or laying tiles. We would appreciate as well when you know something about eco friendly constructions like solar panels or rainwater collection.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    WE have an outside room with private bathroom that we want renovate. we will provide you with warm water and food the days that you are working .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    in your free time you can visit the center, cine hoyts or casino. if you are more into nature like us then talca have a beautiful park that leads to a river. if you want to grab a bike and make a tour, we can borrow you one of ours. you can easily make a trip to the beach by train

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 618694832788

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