Help us with making firewood, taking Care of sheep, fixing fences :) Coyhaique, Chile

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  • Last activity: 31 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, my name is Martín, I am a commercial engineer, born in Coyhaique, Chilean Patagonia. I currently live in the Ensenada Valle Simpson sector, 18 km from the city and 6 km from Route 7 (main road). During the week I work in Coyhaique (Municipality) and on weekends I dedicate myself to agricultural work. In the family field you will find beautiful landscapes, a unique tranquility and a youthful atmosphere. We are dedicated to raising sheep and growing some fruit trees. I am looking to learn English and help me with field work in exchange for accommodation, food, a good environment and learning.


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    Hola viajeros!!, mi nombre es Martín Sepúlveda, soy ingeniero comercial, nacido en Coyhaique, Patagonia Chilena. Actualmente vivo en el sector de Ensenada Valle Simpson, a 18 kms al sur de la ciudad principal (Coyhaique) y 6 kms de la ruta 7 (carretera). Durante la semana trabajo en Coyhaique ( En la oficina de turismo de la Municipalidad) y los fines de semana me dedico a las labores agrícolas. En el campo familiar se podrán encontrar con paisajes hermosos, una tranquilidad única y un ambiente juvenil. Nos dedicamos a la crianza de ovejas y cultivos de algunos frutales.
    Durante los meses de enero a mayo nos dedicamos a principalmente a cosechar pasto, cortar leña, hacer postes para cercos y cosechar diferentes frutales a menor escala (principalmente para consumo y otro poco para la venta). en los meses de invierno (junio-octubre) nos enfocamos en la crianza de las ovejas, alimentándolas con fardos de pastos. Para este año, el nacimiento de los corderos está previsto para la primera a tercera semana de septiembre, donde aprenderán a asistir el parto de las ovejas. Es una experiencia única y muy linda ( podrán ver los primeros días de vida de los corderos, desde que nace, empieza a tomar calostro y da sus primeros pasos)
    Busco aprender inglés y que me ayuden en labores de campo, esto a cambio de alojamiento, alimentación, buen ambiente juvenil, aprendizaje y una experiencia inolvidable

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Each traveler will live the experience of being in the countryside, of the work that is done daily such as raising and foraging the sheep (from June to October), seeing the birth and assisting the birth of the lambs (1st to 3rd week of September) , delight in the wonderful landscapes offered by the Ensenada Valle Simpson sector and surroundings, get to know the XI region, generate a cultural exchange, disconnect from the daily routine of living in the city, rest and obviously enjoy the entire journey. It is a completely youthful environment.

    Cada viajero vivirá la experiencia de estar en el campo, del trabajo que se realiza diariamente como la crianza y forrajeo de las ovejas ( desde junio a octubre), ver el nacimiento y asistir el parto de los corderos (1era a 3era semana de septiembre), deleitarse de los paisajes maravillosos que nos ofrece el sector de Ensenada Valle Simpson y alrededores, conocer la XI región, generar un intercambio cultural, desconectarse de la rutina diaria de vivir en la ciudad, descansar y obviamente disfrutar del toda la travesía. Es un ambiente completamente juvenil.

  • Help

    Help

    Harvest of different seasonal fruits (Summer), garden cleaning, feeding animals (sheep, cats and a puppy), chopping and storing firewood, pruning trees, cutting and planting fence posts, painting. All these tasks are conditioned to the weather).


    Cosecha de diferentes frutas de temporada (Verano), limpieza de jardín, alimentar animales (ovejas, gatos y un perrito), picar y guardar leña, podar arboles, cortar y plantar postes para cercos, pintar. Todas estas labores están condicionadas al clima).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    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

    One room with a double bed and another one with a single bed, shared bathroom and kitchen, wood-burning stove. 1 bike available. River at 6 kms app.

    Una pieza con una cama de dos plazas y otra de una plaza, baño y cocina común, estufa a leña. 1 bicicleta disponible. Río a 6 kms app.

  • 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

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 horas al día, 5 days

Host ref number: 714992458859

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