Help with gardening & Construction near Pichilemu, Central Chile

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  Description

  We are a family of 3 living in a rural sector of Pichilemu, Chile. Laura is from Los Angeles, California, USA. Carlos is from Pichilemu, Chile. We have 15,000 square meters of land on which we have constructed our home using mixed methods of bioconstruction. We have a growing garden with a large variety of organic fruits and vegetables. We have three beehives and hope to get more.
  
  Laura enjoys cooking, baking, exploring methods of food preservation, hiking, kayaking, being a mother, sustainable food recolection, compost and more.
  
  Carlos enjoys construction, carpentary, welding, farming, surfing, body boarding, sustainable ocean fishing in kayak, learning about native plants and animals, etc.
  
  We are close to the beach town of Pichilemu (international surf destination) in bus and various other beaches by car. We visit often and volunteers are welcome to join our outings most of the time.
  
  This is a bilingual household, English and Spanish.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  This is an international home and we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. This is an anti-racist, anti-classist, anti-homofobic, anti-fatfobic home. LGBTQ+ welcome
  
  TELL US WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO LEARN
  
  - sustainable construction
  - gardening
  - composting
  - food preservation, fermenting
  - sustainable food recolection (fall fungi, summer fruits + flowers)
  - native plants + trees
  - baking + cooking

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We want volunteers to help with gardening and construction projects. Motivation is more important then previous skills, although diverse experiences are always helpful! This year we hope to expand our garden. You should not be afraid to get dirty or do difficult work. Construction skills of any kind are useful, but we are happy to teach. Laura will ask for help tending to the compost and in the kitchen.
  
  We are also looking for help in the kitchen, making kombucha, bread, lunch, etc, etc.
  
  We are open to volunteers with their own ideas and uses for this land. If you have an art project or other ideas we will try to help facilitate as much as possible. Creativity is very welcome here.
  
  You will not be asked to babysit but should definitely be comfortable with babies. If you stay in the house and share meals with us you will be expected to help with household duties within reason. This includes helping with cooking meals, dishes, sweeping common areas and keeping your room and bathroom clean.
  
  We look for proactive and mature people who are able to take initiative and work without constant guidance. Previous experience living with others in shared spaces is important.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We are happy to help you with your English or Spanish skills.
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  Hébergement

  In-house private bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom, camping with composting toilet (shower in house). Bedroom great for one person, couple or close friends who can share a double bed. You are expected to keep your quarters tidy, to the same level as rest of house. We have a baby and are early to bed, early to rise. While this is not an alcohol free home, drinking is not encouraged during the week. Smoking ok outside with care. This is a wildfire zone.
  
  Shared meals
  Breakfast - oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, bread, coffee or tea
  Lunch - largest meal of the day
  Once (chilean dinner) - usually bread with add-ons like eggs, avocado, etc. Sometimes we make a full dinner.
  
  Shared meals=shared kitchen duties, including cooking, cleaning and sweeping! We will try our best to respect dietary restrictions and allergies. Please let us know so we can prepare. Vegans welcome as long as you help with meal prep ideas! You should bring your own snacks for in-between meals. Happy to share space in kitchen/fridge. Drinkable water from filtered well on land.
  
  No wifi but great cell service with ENTEL. You can buy a pre-paid chip. No tv. We use cell data to watch movies.

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  Autres infos...

  Buses to Pichilemu, Chile's surf capitol were you can find lots of great restaurants, farmers market, shops, all the necessities. We are happy to help facilitate surf lessons.
  
  Close to other amazing and less-touristy beaches with trails, caves, surfing.
  
  3 hours from Santiago.
  1 hour from Santa Cruz
  
  Coguil is a rural zone with small stores for basics only. We go into town regularly and are happy to take you with.
  
  No nighttime public transport into town. If you plan to hit the bars in Pichilemu you should ensure you have a place to stay in town or can pay a taxi.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Plenty of room!

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Welcome on case by case basis.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, conversable

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