Volunteering at a mountain refuge on Osorno Volcano🏔️
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.
What you offer
30 hours of help 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.
What you get
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.
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.
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 Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
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
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
Program Details
We need proactive people who understand that the shelter is their home and treat it as such.
Activities & Shift
While you collaborate in daily tasks, you can meet amazing people.
🧹 Housekeeping and cleaning
🍳 Kitchen support
🏡 General shelter tasks
📅 30 hours per week
🌄 2 days off per week to explore nature, go trekking, or simply rest and enjoy the views of the volcano.
Rules
Good coexistence is something we all contribute to.