Help us organize an Eco Village Open Day in Chile
The experience
We are looking for volunteers to help receive visitors, organize spaces, support activities, gardening, cooking and community tasks during this unique weekend.
Experience eco living, bioconstruction, gardens, renewable energy, animals and nature 🌎
Flash opportunity from May 21 to 24 — with the possibility to stay until July 3 ❤️
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 2
Per day
Fee pays for:
Donation to project
Description:
This amount will help us support the project; we are building a house so that we can welcome volunteers in a space with more suitable dining areas and kitchens for everyone =)
What you get
2 days off per week
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Ruka Ñuke is a family eco village project in Curacaví, Chile 🌿
For this special Open Day weekend, we are looking for volunteers who would like to support us in preparing spaces, welcoming visitors, helping with community activities, gardening, cooking, cleaning and general organization during the event.
You will experience a real rural eco lifestyle with gardens, animals, bioconstruction, composting, renewable energy and community life.
We value respect, collaboration, initiative and people with an open mind who enjoy nature and simple living ❤️
This is not a hotel or party place — it is a living family project where we share daily life, meals and responsibilities together.
Activities & Shift
Activities may include:
🌱 preparing and cleaning common areas
🌱 helping during the Open Day event
🌱 gardening and watering
🌱 supporting community meals
🌱 helping organize materials and spaces
🌱 light construction or maintenance tasks
🌱 animal care and general eco village support
The daily rhythm is community-based and connected to nature.
Meals and shared moments are important parts of life in the Ruka Ñuke ❤️
Rules
We are looking for respectful, conscious and collaborative people 🌎
Important:
• respect for women, children, animals and nature is essential
• no aggressive behavior or excessive alcohol/drug use
• shared spaces must be kept clean and organized
• we value communication, empathy and teamwork
• this is a simple rural lifestyle experience, not luxury accommodation
Please come with an open mind, willingness to help and curiosity to learn new ways of living 🌿