Teach English to my family on a farm in Melimoyu, Chile

Chile

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30/03/2020
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I live in Melimoyu, a little village at the south of Chile. Melimoyu was the last colonization project in Chile developed by the Chilean state in 1980. Currently 35 people live in Melimoyu, and all of them started of as settlers. My family has a little hostel where workers in the salmon industry stay. I have an idea to start a tourism project in Melimoyu because it is a beautiful spot with lots to do and see-- we even have nearby a mystical volcano called Melimoyu. According to history, one can find in the slopes of this volcano a magical portal that is connected with the ceasares city.
We also started an organic agriculture project and we have 2 greenhouses
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Projects involving children
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will have a fantastic experience living like colonists in the south of chile, and they can learn how to cultivate organic vegetables for themselves.
Help
I need somebody that can teach english to my two daughters and me, who can also help in the farm and in the greenhouses. We have 2 greenhouses where we produce organic vegetables.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
On the family home
What else ...
To access Melimoyu you have to take a ferry from Quellon (on Chiloe Island). The ferry is sail 12 hours long. You can find more information by internet on the page of the ferry company: Naviera Austral.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (26)

20/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

What a great experience it was to stay one month in Melimoyu.
Pia is an impressive woman, with a lot a of courage. She's achieve so much in this this little village where everything is harder to do because of the distance from everywhere. I didn't get the chance to know his two daughters so I hope I'll have the chance to come back in the future.… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)

Well in my experience at workaway always was good but in at case of Charlie I was so tied with him, cos I always I have to say what to do. He can take his plate at put at dishwasher, he star the day at 10.30 am and some days 11 amHe was at sofa reading the most all time. At same time I have 2 Brazilian volunteer that they help me a lot, I have to… read more

(Negative )

03/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host

I had a disheartening experience in Melimoyu. Most of the work consisted of collecting, cutting, and stacking firewood for the coming winter. I also did other landscaping type work (weeding greenhouses, cutting roots out of the ground with axes to build a vegetable garden...) and scraped silicone sealant off windows with improvised blades and… read more

(Neutral )

17/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Timothy)

Tim was almost 2 moth with my family, helping us in many thing , work at the hostal, cooking, putting glasses in a dome, teaching English to the girls, we also did some excursion in kayak and spend nice time together, he was part of my family and we enjoy the time together, I hope that some days he came to visit me again, If you find Tim somewhere… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Timothy) for host

I came here last minute planning to spend 2 weeks helping out, despite the rain:asterisk_symbol:️ i stayed 7 weeks. I enjoyed just chilling out and helping when needed, doing the odd spot of biscuit making, chopping lots of wood, making fires. I went kayaking several times which was great. We got to eat crabs we caught in the trap and once we ate… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nela) for host

Pia brings the world to Melimoyu and Melimoyu to the world!
After briefly leaving me stranded in the rain, cold and wind, as I arrived from the ferry on my first night. I thought to my self... what am I doing here?! This was quickly clarified for me by Pia's openness and generosity. Pia has a thirst for life and knowledge! We shared many… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Morgane) for host

Un maravillioso tiempo en la vida de Pia en Melimoyu! Si tiene la opportunidad de ir par aya, no te arrepentirás!
Icemos muchas cosas differente y los dias no se parecen lo mismo!

Muchas gracias Pia y nos vemos pronto! :)

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)

si tienen la oportunidad se encontrar a kevin en algun lugar del mundo y quiere ser tu voluntario, no pierdas la oportunidad de conoserlo, es muy trabajador y entretenido, comigo trabajaron en la hosteria, limpiando un terreno y siempre andan buscando que hacer, tambien bailan en la cocina :kissing_heart:

(Excellent )

20/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

I had the most amazing time working at Pia's place. Melimoyu is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited - it is so tranquil and green and lovely. I worked in the kitchen mainly but also helped burn/ clear areas outside the eco dome that she is creating. Pia has two workers - chef Bianka and laborour Luchito who are such lovely and… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Abood) for host

I had really good time working with Pia and her amazing family. Melimoyu is a magical place, surrounded by nature in every direction. I enjoyed preparing the table and serving the food for the guests and helping them in the kitchen, we cleaned the forest for Pia's tourism project, we fixed the water pipes, I did some carpentry, I cut the wood for… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mickaël)

Misael

Es de eso voluntarios que te dan como de lloran cuando se van, desde que llegó Melimoyu puso mañosa la obra y me ayudó en la cocina además de empapelarla con palabras en francés para que todos pudiéramos aprender un poco, siempre súper alegre como un pequeño duende que giraba en torno a todo, me ayudó también con transporte de pasajero y… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mickaël) for host

La crème de la crème!! Haha
Viví en Melimoyu una experiencia maravillosa! Pía y su familia me dejaron entrar en su mundo de optimismo y buena onda, y la pasé super bien!
Fue el voluntariado lo mas completo que conocí, se puede tratar de enseñar francés a las dos niñas super avanzadas, cocinar, servir, cortar leña, troncos, plantar ajos, lechugas y… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)

Mía llego a Melimoyu a tráenos un poco de Alemania a nuestra casa, es muy positiva y alegre siembre con la dispocision de cooperar con todo, les hizo clases de Ikido a los niños los cuales estaban muy contento y les enseño unas canciones de en alemán a mis hijas.
Mia te deseo la mejor suerte en tu viajes.

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host

Muchísimas gracias a todos ustedes para mi tiempo en Melimoyu.
Lo pasé muy bien, aprendiendo muchas cosas nuevas.
Pía me ayudó a descubrir la preparación de cochayuyo y pude hacer la experiencia de pescar.
Fue un placer enseñarles a Flor y Mati, cantemos juntos y compartimos un buen tiempo. De hecho me dieron la oportunidad de practicar un poco de… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco & Chiara)

Francesco y Chiara
Fueron mis voluntarios por más de un mes y pasaron hacer parte de nuestra familia,ambos son muy colaboradores y buenas personas.
Si tienen la oportunidad de tenerlos como voluntarios no olviden decirle a franchesco que les prepare una de sus pizzas son las mejores.:slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile:

(Excellent )

10/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Chiara) for host

The experience with Pia and her family has been something really behind any of our expectation: their joy, smiles and super cheerful way of living have made us feeling completely involved in the magic Melimoyu's atmosphere!

We strongly recommend this experience to anyone who would like to live in strict contact with the local community and breath… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michał)

Michal

We spend very nice time together, if this kind of people that travel for the world, and keep some special thing of the each place, he tray to help to people when they are in troubles, he hepl in earthqueak in nepal and know he will travel to peru to help with the alluvium.
Haved good travel Michal and when you will be old you haved a lots… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michał) for host

I have spend with Pia and her family almost week and during this time I felt like part of her family. I really enjoyed work in this beautiful part of Chille, and its nice to work to create something good, like eko farm. In hope that you dream came true. Thank you Pia
Hugs for everybody
Michal
Ps. Meals are delicious

(Excellent )

11/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Shelley)

Shelly and Pauli

They are very nice person and very hard worked, we work together in the green house and also they helpme in the hostery, all the time they are very enthusiast and positive and askme is a need help in something more.

Thanks Shelly and Paly for came see you in next time

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Iliana & Hunter) for host

What can I say about Pia and her family that accurately describes the incredible experience we had... First off, Pia is a wonderful and warm person. She is extremely accepting and open minded, as most traveling types are. Her two daughters, Flo and Mati, are reflections of their mother´s openness. Without hestitation they accepted us into their… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anita & Vincent)

Anita and Vicent

they are a very nice couple we enjoin alot the time together.they theach english to my girl and we made great trip in Melimoyu.
if do you have the oportunity that Anita and Vincet visit to you dont miss that.

(Excellent )

13/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anita & Vincent) for host

Me and my boyfriend spent amazing two weeks with Pia and her family. They treated us like one part of the family. Except few hours helping in week days, sometimes Pia and her daughters companies with us to discovery the island. We went hiking and picked algae from the sea shore to make local cuisine. All the family are generous and easy going.… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rui & Jeff)

we spend very nice time with Jeff and Rui
in Melimoyu, they are very kind person and enjoin all the activity that do together. and also we have very nice cultural interchange we tolk abaut the travels, dreams and life.
if you have the oportunity to invite to Rui and Jeff dont miss.

the best wishes for the Rui and Jeff i hope see you in other… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rui & Jeff) for host

Pia made our time in Souther Chile very memorable. She is a great person to hang out with and she took such good care of us. She picked us up and dropped us off from the Ferry. She fed us three amazing meals a day and always made time to hang out and drive us to a few places in town. She has a super positive outlook on her life, her children,… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I enjoyed being there in Melimoyu and working with Pia. Pia is great because she is never pushy or demanding and is very tranquilo. I highly recommend to go there to volunteer!

(Very good )

10/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Thancks You for every thing Michael, Michael is a very good person and also good Friend.
The best for you in your next trip.

(Very good )

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