Hostel Santiago, Chile

5.0
(7 reviews)7

🏔️🌿Help us reactivate Placaroja Refuge on the Mountain | Santiago

Top Host
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Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

We are a mountain refuge in the process of reactivation, offering lodging, meals, and tourism experiences. We are mainly seeking help with outdoor work: moving stones, creating gardens, and designing rest spaces such as fire pits, viewpoints, and common areas in the courtyard. If you love nature and practical outdoor work, we look forward to welcoming you!

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 21 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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  • a) How was your experience with this host?
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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Practicing Spanish
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 1 4. Quality education
Seb

France

5

Paola and Rosa are really welcomimg and make you feel at home. The place is surrounded by mountains and it's gorgeous. The work is really chill. For me it was a great human experience !

7 months ago

Shestin

United States

5

Paola and the team immediately make you feel like family - between shared meal, hikes, bonfires, and lots of guitar! This has been one of the best volunteer opportunities on world packers - highly recommend!! The climbing, hot springs and hikes in the area are beautiful - and it has some of the best stargazing!

7 months ago

luan

Brazil

5

Our experience as a couple volunteering at Refúgio o hostel was something that gave us many lessons, especially in Spanish which was one of our main goals. The host Paola and her friend Rosa welcomed us very well, and always keeping the communication with tips and important information about care to stay in the mountains; they are wonderful people and I will carry this friendship for the rest of my life.❤️🏔️

3 months ago

Larissa

Brazil

5

Our experience as volunteers at Refúgio Placaroja was simply incredible!!! We had a wonderful reception thanks to host Paola and her great friend Rosa; despite the distance in which the refuge is located (up in the mountains) we received all the directions and important information to reach safely. In addition, we practiced muuuch Spanish with the girls; they were always patient and cooperative. We are very grateful for the opportunity and the friendship that we will carry for life. ❤️

3 months ago

Lucas

Chile

5

My stay at the hostel was very serene, the mountain and the pace of the days helped me connect with myself. Also the atmosphere was very good, the team is super friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend it if you like climbing

5 months ago


Paola replied

Lucas is an extraordinary volunteer! Very proactive, very generous, always willing, with a heart of gold. He has a precious soul and we will always be very grateful for his great contribution to our project and to our team. He has devoted all his time. Excellent climber!!

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