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Join our family at Estancia Tres Hermanos! We are a couple with two children (ages 4 and 5) who work on the farm during the summer. We are looking for an energetic and patient volunteer to take care of them and entertain them (indoors or outdoors). The farm, the vegetable garden, chickens, sheep and horses are their playground. Share the adventure and help us with some household chores!
30 hours of help per week
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent Spanish
Between 21 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Main Tasks (Child-focused)
We are looking for a responsible and caring person to join our family to share time and care with our children. Your main role will be:
Games and Activities: Organize and participate in outdoor games, creative activities, and reading.
Supervision and Safety: Ensure that the children are safe at all times, both inside and outside the home.
Daily Routine: Help with the meal routine.
Household chores: Support the family with tasks such as washing dishes, tidying up, basic cleaning.
What We Offer
Transfer: From Punta Arenas to the Estancia
Comfortable and safe accommodation.
Meals: We provide 3 meals per day.
Cultural Exchange: A total immersion in local life and culture.
Environment: A warm family setting based on mutual respect.
Commitment is 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. The schedule will be flexible, adapting to the family's needs (it could be in the morning, in the afternoon or split). It is also recommended to combine several days off to go on short trips around Tierra del Fuego.
The rest of the time is free to explore the Estancia, enjoy nature, or rest. You will become fully integrated into rural life, sharing our customs and daily life. There will also be more people doing temporary field work, which you can also participate in if you want.
Safety and well-being of our children are our priority, so these rules are essential:
Safety and Care Rules
Safety First: Under no circumstances should children be left unattended. Their safety is your primary responsibility during your shift.
No Shouting: We foster an environment of patience and positive communication. Shouting or any form of physical punishment is not allowed.
Phones and Smoking: We ask you to refrain from using your personal phone (unless it's an emergency or you use it to play music) while you are in charge of the children. In addition, smoking or consuming alcohol/drugs in the presence of our children or during working hours is strictly prohibited.
Inform about Outings: If you plan to take the children to another part of the Estancia or outside of it, you must consult with us first.
General Conduct Rules
Punctuality: It is vital to be punctual when starting your shift, as we coordinate our schedule with yours.
Cleanliness: Help keep the play areas and common areas clean after use.
Honesty: Open and honest communication about the mood or health of the children is crucial.
