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Description
My name is Consuelo, a professional architect with training in sustainable architecture. Two years ago, along with my partner Pablo, Permacultura Podcast founder with experience in eco-villages throughout Latin America, we began the dream of building our house using natural architecture techniques and recycled materials. Throughout this time, we've been fortunate to be joined by several volunteers passionate about sustainable building.
Our project is located in Pilolcura, a beautiful beach just a 5-minute walk from our site. We are nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by the biodiversity of the Valdivian rainforest, and 40 minutes by car from the city of Valdivia.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Teaching and Sharing:
A space for learning and promoting permaculture, those with knowledge or experience in permaculture principles are highly welcomed. Volunteers could potentially host mini-workshops or share their experiences, techniques, and insights with both the team and new volunteers.
Cultural Exchange:
We highly value the cultural exchange aspect of hosting volunteers. Sharing stories, recipes, music, and experiences from different parts of the world can be as enriching as the construction itself. We encourage volunteers to bring a piece of their world to Casa Loma, making it a melting pot of cultures and ideas.
Help
Natural Building Assistance:
We're in search of enthusiastic Workawayers with a passion for sustainable living to assist us in the ongoing construction. While experience in natural building techniques and using recycled materials is a plus, it's not essential. We're more than willing to teach and guide volunteers through the process. Tasks may include preparing and mixing natural materials, assembling structures, and contributing to the overall design and functionality of our future home.
General Assistance:
There's always a myriad of tasks around a construction site. This might involve moving materials, preparing the site for the next phase of construction, cleaning, and even assisting in the kitchen or with general camp maintenance, especially during our summer camping periods.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
The accommodation is directly at the construction site, where we've established a more structured setup to support our volunteers' needs year-round. This includes a dry toilet, a kitchen area equipped with a refrigerator and cooking utensils, as well as electricity.
What else ...
The area boasts estuaries, rivers, hikes through natural reserves, parks, and natural pools. Additionally, there are breathtaking sea views, beach access, and local food spots to enjoy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
summer season
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
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The location really felt like a vacation, an easy… read more
Volunteering at their project was a real joy. We had the possibility to ask hundreds of questions about natural building, we could learn a lot and… read more
Their work ethic was exceptional; they went above and beyond in every task, whether it was construction work or… read more
They both integrated seamlessly with the other volunteers and community… read more
Consuelo y Pablo son muy abiertos y amables, y siempre ayudan con lo que sea para hacer la experiencia agradable! Trabajamos principalmente con Pablo y otros voluntarios del mundo (Argentina y Suiza). De esa manera se creó un muy… read more
The work was fun and we woke up… read more
We hit a significant milestone with them here, starting the “quincha encofrada” technique. They meshed really well with everyone, bringing that seasoned… read more
Consuelo and Pablo are not only two wonderful humans, knowledgeable, kind, creative, generous and funny. They are also experienced volunteers themselves and really know how to make your time with them the… read more
