🌿🌋 Create a Permaculture Project in the Heart of Araucanía
The experience
Join Kalina, a 20-hectare paradise in Araucanía where every trail, tree, and construction contributes to creating a regenerative ecosystem from scratch. You will participate in activities such as trail creation, edible forests, native forest management, and clay-based bioconstruction. No prior experience is required, only a proactive attitude, creativity, and a desire to learn while you enjoy a total immersion in nature. 🌱🏕️✨
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
3 days off per week
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We expect commitment, punctuality and a willingness to learn by working the land. In return, we offer community, permaculture learning, and a place in nature to grow together.
Activities & Shift
Morning shift (8:00–12:00): fieldwork, trail opening, edible forest planting, native forest management and cleaning, or adobe construction, depending on the day's needs.
Afternoon shift (14:00–17:00): continuation of permaculture tasks, maintenance of tools and common spaces, or support in the vegetable garden.
Weekends: free to rest and explore the area.
Rules
Rules and meals: each worldpacker cooks their own meals; Kalina provides the cooking utensils and basic foods. Please maintain order and cleanliness in the common and kitchen spaces, respect work and rest schedules, take care of the tools. Lots of common sense!!