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Campground maintenance assistant inside the National Park

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The experience

Campsite inside Lago Puelo National Park, between forest, lake and mountains, near El Bolsón. We are looking for volunteers to assist with general maintenance, cleaning of campfire pits, mowing and weeding, in coordination with our manager. 4 hours per day and 2 days off per week. We offer a waterproof tent, 2 daily meals, hot showers, hygiene items and accident insurance. Come experience Patagonia from within!


What you offer

20 hours of help 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


What you get

2 days off per week

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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

In addition to helping out at the campground, you will experience Lago Puelo National Park from within. You will be able to participate in activities inside the park: birdwatching, hikes along trails, and informational talks about flora, fauna and conservation, according to the park's calendar. An experience to learn from the Andean Patagonian forest and to coexist with nature. At the end of your stay, you will receive a participation certificate in the program.


Activities & Shift

Each volunteer collaborates on a single shift per day (4 hours), agreed with the supervisor.
Morning shift (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.): mowing, weeding, and organizing firewood, taking advantage of the cooler hours.
Afternoon shift (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): cleaning and getting fire pits ready, cleaning common areas and minor repairs.
Tasks may vary depending on the weather and season. We provide tools and protective equipment.


Rules

Being inside a National Park, we ask:
Fire only in designated fire pits.
Do not remove flora or fauna or leave waste.
Respect rest times and the cordial treatment of guests and the team.
No alcohol or substances during tasks.
Take care of the tent, tools and facilities.
Overnight visitors only with authorization.
Notify 48 hours in advance if you decide to end early.

Upon arrival, we sign a volunteer agreement.