Hostel Ensenada, Chile

4.5

(13 reviews)

Volunteering at a mountain refuge on Osorno Volcano🏔️

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are a mountain refuge located on Osorno Volcano, near Puerto Varas, Chile. 🌋 We are looking for volunteers willing to live a unique experience, connecting with nature and sharing moments with travelers from all over the world. 🌍 Our refuge is 85 years old and is part of the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Here you can enjoy stunning landscapes, fresh air, and the tranquility of the mountains.

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Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 22 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

3.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

11 Get in touch with nature
8 Meeting locals
6 Practicing Spanish
5 Meeting international travelers
3 Immersing in the local culture
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land
3 17. Partnerships for the goals
2 3. Good health and well-being

Cathalina

Chile

I'm leaving the hostel with a full heart and so many memories that I will treasure for a long time.\nThanks to Cristobal for the warmth and the reception from day one.\nTo Ema for her responsibility and dedication.\nTo Javi for his tremendous vibe, to Chino and Manu for the tasty food.\nTo Caracol and Canelita, thanks for the side quests.\nTo Nachin, Pipe, Monse and Migue <3 for bringing me closer to what snow sports are, and to Carli who, even though we didn't spend much time together, is such a sweetheart.\nI'll carry from the mountain its dreamlike postcards, its story, and the people who made this experience special.

3 months ago

shiomara

Chile

I learned about customer service when people arrived at the cafe or for lunch, and also when guests needed help. I mainly developed in cleaning and tidiness, skills that I enhanced thanks to Fran and Emanuel. I enjoyed all the facilities; Johan prepared delicious meals and I had precious days in the snow. Being on a volcano, if you want to explore Puerto Varas or other places you’ll need a car to get down, but exploring the red crater or the magical forest is part of the experience and every day is new. Thanks to Cristóbal and the whole team for treating me like I was at home ❤️ I would go again 🫂

3 months ago

Abril

Argentina

El hostel fue mucho más que un voluntariado para mí. Desde el primer día me hicieron sentir parte de la familia y eso hizo que esta experiencia fuera realmente especial. Me llevo recuerdos hermosos, personas increíbles y un lugar que siempre voy a sentir como mi hogar. Y el cual tengo considerado volver❤️‍🩹Estoy muy agradecida por la confianza, el cariño, y todo lo que aprendí durante esos 34 días Si buscan un lugar donde conectar con la naturaleza, compartir con gente maravillosa y vivir una experiencia auténtica, sin duda recomiendo el hostel. Se quedaron con una partecita de mi corazon🇦🇷🇨🇱

3 months ago

Alondra

Chile

My experience at the hostel was incredible. The place is wonderful. Being able to connect with nature feels like a true spiritual retreat. Cristóbal is an excellent host, a great person, as is the whole team that works and supports. Javier and Jona, my favorite people, thank you for so much good vibes. I recommend this volunteering and, if God wills, I will return in a few months. Grateful from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to contribute with a grain of sand to this beautiful and charming place.

5 months ago

glicia

Brazil

It was an amazing experience.
For me, the hardest part was being isolated.
There isn’t a nearby supermarket.
I recommend bringing your snacks, especially if you have dietary restrictions.
There is a deficit in the diet, as it isn’t balanced.
But they let us be free to make our meals.
Mariano, the person in charge, was always very patient with my limited Spanish.
The host at the beginning kept his distance, but later he proved to be welcoming.
The place is beautiful, and I saw snow for the first time.
The magical forest was enchanting, and the trails on the volcano too.
Volunteering was very rewarding.
Gratitude for the opportunity.

5 months ago

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