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We are a Chilean-New Zealand couple passionate about sustainable tourism and creative design. We are transforming a beautiful and iconic 1902 mansion (formerly known as Hotel Ultramar) into Brick House Hotel.
We love working with recycled materials, giving a second life to forgotten objects, and blending Kiwi hospitality with Chilean warmth. We are looking for volunteers to mainly support renovation and upcycling work.
25 hours of help per week
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
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
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Over 22 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Chile
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us take this 1902 historic house—converted into a boutique hotel in 2003—into a new era. This is a highly hands-on, active, and creative volunteering experience.
Your help will mainly focus on renovation and upcycling, including:
Creative renovation: Assisting with painting, sanding, and general construction tasks.
Eco-building and recycling: Working with recycled materials to create unique furniture, decor, and structural details.
General maintenance: Lending a hand with daily tasks to get the boutique hotel ready for its grand opening.
You don't need to be a professional builder, but a proactive attitude, a knack for DIY/crafts, and a love for physical and creative work are highly valued!
During this renovation phase, volunteers will work 5 hours a day, from Monday to Friday. Tasks during this stage will include upcycling items for reuse in the renovation, general improvements to the historic house, painting, sanding, woodwork, as well as cleaning and organizing.
You will share a room with one other person (maximum 2 people per room), and the room includes a private bathroom. The kitchen, living room, dining area, and terrace are all communal spaces.
The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Valparaíso's main tourist areas. Right across the street, there is an excellent pasta and pizza restaurant. Additionally, a weekly vegetable market sets up nearby every Tuesday, and there are museums and cultural centers close by.
Ingredients for breakfast and some basic ingredients for lunches will be provided.
