Help me in my Refugio at the end of the world in Puerto Williams, Chile

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  Description

  The refuge, located on Navarino Island in the city of Puerto Williams, is literally the end of the world. It consists of five bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, common areas, a kitchen, a living room, and a terrace along its entire façade. Its construction was based on the restoration of an old fisherman's house abandoned for more than 20 years. Ninety percent of the restoration work on this old dwelling was achieved through the collaboration of volunteers from around the world.
  
  El refugio ubicado en Isla Navarino en la ciudad de Puerto Williams, es literalmente el fin del mundo. Consta de 5 dormitorios cada uno con baño privado, espacios comunes, cocina, living y terraza en todo el recorrido de su fachada. Su construccion parte de la restauracion de una antigua casa de pescadores abandonada por mas de 20 años. Un 90% de los trabajos de recuperacion de esta antigua vivienda ha sido gracias a la colaboracion de voluntaros de distintas partes del mundo.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Puerto Williams, with just over 2,000 inhabitants and a very small population of Yagan origin, no more than 100 descendants, mostly residents of the shelter, live in Villa Ukika.
  
  I enjoy sharing meals, conversations, etc. with the volunteers. With trust and respect, my house is their home. We all know each other here in the city, so I can help with tips—hiking along the coast, going to the mountains, etc. The most important thing for me is that they feel good here. The island is a unique place in the world.
  
  Puerto Williams con poco mas de 2000 habitantes y una poblacion muy pequeña de origen Yagan, de no mas de 100 desendientes en su mayoria vecinos al refugio, viven en Villa Ukika.
  
  Me gusto compartir comidas, conversaciones etc con los volontarios. Con confianza y respeto, mi casa es su casa. Nos conocemos todos aqui en la ciudad, pues puedo ayudar con tips. Caminar en la costa, ir en las Montañas etc.
  Lo mas importante para mi es que se siente bien aqui. La isla es un lugar unico en el mundo.

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  Help

  Today, the plans are to continue with a camping area. We need to build two full bathrooms, platforms for setting up tents, and green areas. Help is welcome with cleaning and maintenance, carpentry, and finishing work.
  
  Hoy los planes son continuar con un area de camping. Debemos construir 2 baños completos, plataformas para montar carpas, areas verdes. Se requiere ayuda en trabajos de mantecion de aseo y limpieza, carpinteria y terminaciones.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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

  Heated accommodation is offered in a shared room with a private bathroom. Meals are included. Use of a washing machine and dryer is available.
  
  Se ofrece un alojamiento con calefacion en pieza compartida con baño privado. Alimentacion incluida. Uso de lavadora y secadora de ropa.

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  What else ...

  My name is Arturo, I'm 70 years old, and I've lived alone on the island for five years. I treat my guests and visitors like myself. Getting to know Navarino Island via public transport and sailing to Cape Horn and its surrounding areas are common practices for residents and visitors.
  
  Mi nombre es Arturo, tengo 70 años, vivo solo en la Isla hace 5 años. Cuido a mis huespedes y invitados como a mi mismo. Conocer la Isla Navarino en su transporte publico, navegar al Cabo de Hornos y sus alrrededores, es comun de los habitantes y visitas.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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