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Help us to build a tiny house and look after our wooden sailboats on Isla Chaullín, Chile

  • Last activity : 15 Mar 2026

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My family owns a small island in the northern Patagonia of Chile, guardian of one of the few myrtle forests in the world and custodian of two types of bioluminescent life. We want to complete a project for a self-sustainable park and a sailing school. The jobs on the island that we need are help in the construction of the tiny house, maintenance of the garden and the wooden sailboats. Here you can fish from the shore, catch shellfish on full and new moons, and walk through the forest. We are only 1 mile from the town of Calbuco

    Mi familia es dueña de una pequeña isla en la patagonia norte de Chile, guardiana de uno de los pocos bosques de arrayanes en el mundo y custodia de dos tipos de vida bioluminicente. Queremos concretar un proyecto de un parque autosustentable y una escuela de navegación a vela. Los trabajos en la isla que necesitamos son ayuda en la construcción de tiny house, mantenimiento del huerto y los Veleros de madera. Aquí se puede pescar desde la orilla, sacar mariscos en las lunas llenas y nuevas y pasear por el bosque. Estamos solo a 1 milla de la ciudad de Calbuco

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Beach
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am a navigation professor at the San Sebastián University and I am building my own school here on the island, so on weekends we can learn to sail. I also know astronomical navigation. On the island we will be the only inhabitants, so it is necessary that we work as a team with the needs that we will have, good communication and motivation to live this adventure

    Soy profesor de navegación en la Universidad San Sebastián y estoy levantando mi propia escuela aquí en la isla, por lo que los fines de semana podremos aprender a navegar. También se de navegación astronómica. En la isla seremos los únicos habitantes, por lo que es necesario que trabajemos en equipo con las necesidades que tendremos, buena comunicación y motivación para vivir esta aventura

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    At the moment we mainly need help improving our solar panel system, doing some woodwork projects, and helping maintain the boats and the island, keeping it clean and well cared for.

    If you're interested in learning, we’re happy to share knowledge about tools, island life and working with local materials.

    Actualmente necesitamos ayuda principalmente para mejorar el sistema de paneles solares, realizar algunos trabajos en madera, y apoyar en el mantenimiento de las embarcaciones y de la isla, manteniéndola limpia y bien cuidada.

    Si te interesa aprender, estaremos felices de compartir conocimientos sobre herramientas, vida en la isla y trabajo con materiales locales.

  • Languages

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    On the island we have one cabin, two tiny houses and a glamping structure. During December to February (summer) the main focus is tourism, so some of these spaces may be occupied by visitors. In those cases, volunteers can stay in tents that we provide with everything needed to sleep comfortably.

    From March onwards, when tourism slows down, volunteers can stay in the cabin, the tiny houses or the glamping, depending on availability.

    The stay includes breakfast, lunch and an evening meal (once or dinner). We share meals as a community and we always take turns cooking on a voluntary basis.

    En la isla contamos con una cabaña, dos tiny houses y una estructura de glamping. Durante los meses de diciembre a febrero (verano) el foco del trabajo está principalmente en el turismo, por lo que algunos de estos espacios pueden estar ocupados por visitantes. En esos casos, los voluntarios pueden alojarse en carpas que nosotros proporcionamos, con todo lo necesario para dormir cómodamente.

    Desde marzo en adelante, cuando baja el turismo, los voluntarios pueden alojarse en la cabaña, las tiny houses o el glamping, según disponibilidad.

    La estadía incluye desayuno, almuerzo y una once o cena por la tarde. Compartimos las comidas en comunidad y siempre nos turnamos voluntariamente para cocinar.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The island is located in the first archipelago in the world composed of 14 islands. In addition, about 20 km away is the crossing to Chiloé Island.
    The island has a pier and several boats.
    The only way to access the island is by sea.

    La isla está ubicada en el primer archipiélago del mundo compuesto por 14 islas. Además, a unos 20 km se encuentra el cruce hacia la Isla Grande de Chiloé.
    La isla cuenta con un muelle y distintos botes.
    La única forma de ingresar es por vía marítima.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The island runs on solar panels. We don’t have Wi-Fi, but there is good mobile signal from national phone companies, so you can access the internet using mobile data. La isla funciona con paneles solares. No contamos con wifi, pero llega buena señal de las compañías de telefonía nacionales, por lo que es posible conectarse a internet usando datos móviles.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Ayun

    Chica 2

    Chica 1

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A cozy wooden cabin with a green roof sits surrounded by lush greenery. Wooden picnic tables, benches, and bright blue skies create a peaceful, inviting outdoor setting.
The image captures a vibrant sunset over a lakeside campsite, featuring picnic tables, scattered belongings, several yellow tents, lush trees, and a dramatic, colorful sky.
Two sailboats float peacefully on calm water near a shore lined with trees. The evening sky is covered with scattered clouds, reflecting beautifully on the water.
This aerial photo shows a small, heart-shaped island surrounded by blue water, with nearby landmasses featuring visible patches of green fields and developed areas.
Four people sail a small boat marked "USA 69" on calm blue water, with a green shoreline, moored boats, and houses visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with two sailboats and a small boat on the shore, set against a cloudy sky and calm water.
The image depicts a serene scene of a boat on the water, with a sandy beach and lush trees in the background, set against a clear blue sky.

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