Join our family life and help with animals in rural Araucanía, Chile

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  Description

  We are a family of five people, grandparents, me and my husband and my son Max who is starting university this year 2023. We live on a 6-hectare property, with two houses that require regular attention and cleaning, farm animals such as goats, sheep and birds (geese, ducks, chickens) and dogs. My husband works in the city during the week and on weekends he is dedicated to beekeeping among other tasks.
  
  somos una familia de cinco personas, abuelos, yo y mi marido y mi hijo max que comienza la universidad este año 2023. vivimos en un predio de 6 hectareas, con dos casas que requieren atencion y aseos periodicos, animales de granja como cabras, ovejas y aves (gansos, patos, gallinas) y perros. mi marido trabaja en la ciudad durante la semana y los fines de semana se dedica ala apicultura entre otras tareas.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Workawayers can enjoy the typical life of the Chilean countryside, with a diversity of animals, rural tasks and a typical Chilean diet.
  
  los workawayers pueden disfrutar de la vida típica del campo chileno, con diversidad de animales, tareas rurales y dieta típica chilena.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  There is always a lot of things to do in the fields, from feeding animals (and removing eggs) to weeding and fixing fences and gates. also accompany my parents who are older and talk with them. Help with cleaning the house and washing clothes or cooking (although not daily).
  
  en el campo siempre hay mucho trabajo, desde alimentar animales (y retirar huevos) hasta desmalezar y arreglar cercos y portones. tambien acompañar a mis padres que son mayores y conversar con ellos. el aseo de la casa y lavado de ropa o la cocina (aunque no diariamente).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Beginner

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Own room, or shared with other helpers in one of the houses. the bathroom is shared and meals are usually shared as well.
  
  habitacion propia, o compartida con otros ayudantes en alguna de las casas. el baño es compartido y las comidas se comparten por lo general tambien.

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  What else ...

  We live 8 km from the highway that goes to Villarrica, where you can take buses every 20 minutes to enjoy lakes and mountains (and active volcanoes) about 30-40 km from here. You can also make longer excursions. The sea is only two hours away, we have two rivers 8 km away where you can fish and there are also beautiful paths for walking or cycling (with the option of horseback riding).
  
  vivimos a 8 kms de la carretera que va hacia villarrica, donde se pueden tomar buses cada 20 minutos para disfrutar de lagos y montañas (y volcanes activos) a unos 30-40 kms de aqui. tambien se pueden hacer excursiones mas largas. el mar está a solo dos horas, tenemos dos rios a 8 kms de distancia en los que se puede pescar y a su vez existen bellos caminos para pasear a pie o en bicicleta (con opcion de cabalgatas)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  el acceso aun no es facil para vehiculos grandes pero hay amplio espacio de estacionamiento y aprovisionamiento de agua en el lugar. tambien hay baños y ducha habilitable.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana