Mountain farm, near the center, vegetable garden, gardening
The experience
Chacra Kremen is located in El Bolsón, Río Negro, in a natural mountain setting. We have a vegetable garden, greenhouse, fruit trees, chickens, gardens, tourist accommodation spaces and various projects to improve and develop the chacra. We are looking for people who enjoy working outdoors, learning, and becoming part of the everyday life of the place.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
3 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.
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.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent Spanish or Beginner English
Between 20 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
During the winter and spring seasons we focus on maintenance tasks, pruning, burning, gardening, a vegetable garden, and a chicken coop. In addition to the maintenance tasks for the shared space.
Activities & Shift
Shifts are to be agreed, with priority given to Monday and Tuesday as the days with the most hours. Between 20 and 25 hours per week, to be agreed.
Rules
📋 Basic rules and agreements for volunteers at Refugio
1. Coexistence and respect
Maintain an environment of mutual respect among volunteers, hosts, neighbors, and guests.
Zero tolerance for violent conduct, discrimination, or harassment.
2. Use of the Shelter
Take care of the facilities, furniture, tools, and utensils.
Keep the common areas clean after use (kitchen, bathroom, living room).
Please report immediately if something breaks or is damaged.
3. Self-management and responsibilities
Each volunteer is responsible for their own order and personal cleanliness.
A minimum cleaning schedule for common spaces that everyone must follow is established.
Store and manage your own belongings and food.
4. Coexistence rules at the Shelter
Respect rest hours (e.g., quiet hours after 11 PM).
Visits: agree in advance with the host if friends can visit or stay overnight.
Smoking inside the house is not allowed; only in designated areas.
Responsible alcohol consumption and illegal drug use is prohibited.
5. Security
Close doors and windows when leaving.
Do not share keys with outsiders.
Inform about important movements (short trips, long absences).
6. Relationship with the host
Even though they self-manage, maintain fluid communication with the host.
Ask doubts, proposals, or problems in a designated discussion space (e.g., a weekly meeting).
7. Tasks and volunteering
Fulfill the hours and activities agreed on the platform.
Provide advance notice if you cannot fulfill a shift or if any issue arises.
Respect trainings and protocols when using tools.
8. Consequences
If someone repeatedly violates the rules or causes problems in coexistence, they may be asked to leave volunteering.