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Mountain farm, near the center, vegetable garden, gardening

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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.