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My name is Joaquín, and I’m a ski instructor with a deep passion for the mountains. I have three wonderful daughters—Victoria (24), Sofía (22), and Francisca (19).
I am also the proud owner of Powder South Heli-Ski Guides, a company dedicated to heli-skiing, combining my love for skiing with my entrepreneurial spirit.
Our family’s new home is located in a beautiful and comfortable area called El Arrayán, at the foothills of the mountains near Santiago. It’s a truly special place, complete with a lovely swimming pool, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.
We’ve recently reopened as WorkAway hosts and are still adjusting to the enrollment process, but we’re doing our best! There’s always plenty to do, from gardening and general house maintenance to housekeeping, cooking, painting, and even helping at Powder South if your skills align.
We have space for one (1) guest at a time and offer good accommodation, healthy meals, and a genuinely welcoming environment. Joining us means you’ll also get to meet Uli, our big, friendly Saint Bernard, who’s a beloved member of the family.
The general duties at home include daily tasks such as garden upkeep, housekeeping, and maintenance projects like painting or fixing things. However, one of the most important aspects of this experience is building a strong and respectful relationship with my family. It’s essential that everyone—my daughters, myself, and our guest—feels comfortable, and that we maintain a positive and enriching family dynamic.
We truly value meaningful interactions and are proud supporters of WorkAway and its mission. Most of the time, we’ve been fortunate to achieve our goal of creating a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home and sharing this unique journey together!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to travel, and so does my eldest daughter, Victoria. Meanwhile, Francisca is eager to improve her English-speaking skills.
Help
There’s always plenty to do, from gardening and general house maintenance to housekeeping, cooking for the family, painting,
We are currently seeking assistance with house care, general maintenance, gardening, . In return, we provide room and board.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
A cozy and comfortable single bedroom is available! We provide both room and board.
What else ...
Volunteers would be next to all Santiago cultural & entertainment possibility, also with straight access to all ski areas from home, as it is a regular bus stop and only way in-out to reach the ski areas. During the hight winter season, volunteers need to stay at least 1 month during June, July, August & September.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (10)
During this one month Joaquin was traveling so unfortunately we could never meet him personally (nevertheless he was always available by phone and took care of us) but his daughters welcomed us warmly. We also got to know Raul, a warm person with whom you can hike very… read more
Para nosotros, Edwige y Luis, le fue una experiencia unica y increible en la casa de Joaquin y su familia.
Es una persona muy generosa que nos dejo total libertad y gran confianza durante nuestra estadía de 2 meses.
Encontramos también a sus 3 hermosas hijas,… read more
Nous y sommes restés tout le mois de décembre (donc dans la période creuse par rapport à son activité, voir description). Nous avons fait un entretien général de la maison et avons essayé d’apporter des améliorations pour la vie quotidienne et notamment celle des workawayers… read more
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During this one month Joaquin was traveling so unfortunately we could never meet him personally (nevertheless he was always available by phone and took care of us) but his daughters welcomed us warmly. We also got to know Raul, a warm person with whom you can hike very… read more
Para nosotros, Edwige y Luis, le fue una experiencia unica y increible en la casa de Joaquin y su familia.
Es una persona muy generosa que nos dejo total libertad y gran confianza durante nuestra estadía de 2 meses.
Encontramos también a sus 3 hermosas hijas,… read more
Nous y sommes restés tout le mois de décembre (donc dans la période creuse par rapport à son activité, voir description). Nous avons fait un entretien général de la maison et avons essayé d’apporter des améliorations pour la vie quotidienne et notamment celle des workawayers… read more
Joaquin is really generous and funny. He spent lot of time with us. We discovered with him the… read more
Joaquins home became a home away from home for us, we had a lot of fun and were treated like family members. It soon felt like family, the dogs are lovely too. We learned a lot about… read more
