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We are an astronomical observatory with accommodations in the Tatacoa Desert. We welcome visitors who want to learn about the universe, reconnect with nature, and disconnect from the noise. Although daytime heat dominates, the night is spectacular, which is why we live, care for, and protect this place.
20 hours of help per week
Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
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
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Orion Interstellar Camp is an astronomical observatory with accommodations for national and international tourists where the experience of living under dark skies, the stars when the night clears, and the silence in the middle of the Tatacoa Desert has no time limit. We are passionate about science, astronomy, and science outreach. Astrophotography is practiced, and every day something new is lived.
Day shift (3 hours):
Room organization: changing bed linens and cleaning.
Pumping water with the motor pump.
Cleaning of toilets and the common area.
Prepare some breakfasts that may be requested.
Night shift (2 hours):
Assist visitors, distribution and sale of bottled beverages, distribute dinners. Address service questions during the astronomical experience.
We like teamwork, so it would be ideal if you inform us when someone desires an astrophotography session as well as providing possible camping tents.
Be able to prepare your own meals.
Kind, service-oriented attitude.
Open communication; you are in a climate of trust.
Conserve water.
