​Volunteer Work in a National Park in Patagonia

​Booking Number

​CL-WN102

​Program Place

At the edge of the Torres del Paine National Park

​Location

​Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Puerto Natales, Chile.
This is one of the most fascinating national parks in Chile. It is located in the region of Magallanes, in the very south of Chile, in the middle of Patagonia. The nearest major city is Puerto Natales, depending on the park access about 60 - 90 minutes drive away. The nearest airport is in Punta Arenas, about 4 hours by car.

​Tasks

• ​Maintaining hiking trails
• Helping at the visitor center
• Environmental Education
• Reforestation
• Marketing and administration work
• Helping with campaigns and scientific studies (not always possible)
• Working in agriculture
  

​(We would like to point out that the tasks may vary and depend on factors such as the number of volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, and self-motivation. Volunteers may not be fully involved in all the tasks mentioned above.)

​Working Hours

8 hours / day for 11 consecutive days, followed by 4 days free. (Important: On the free days the volunteers have to leave the project. The accommodation and meals on these days off are not included, nor is the transportation to and from the project site).

Start Date

Due to extreme climate the project is open only between September and April. Starting dates are always on the 1st of each month.

​Duration

30 days or 60 days

​Minimum Age

​18 years

​Requirement

​Good physical fitness

​Language

​Intermediate Spanish (book your language course in Chile with us!)

​Accommodation

Shared room in the volunteer house (Important: On the free days the volunteers have to leave the project. The accommodation and meals on these days off are not included, nor is the transportation to and from the project site)

​Food

Full-board on working days (Important: On the free days the volunteers have to leave the project. The accommodation and meals on these days off are not included, nor is the transportation to and from the project site)

​Internet

​Internet (wifi) is available. However, the connection is very instable.

​In-Country Support

​​Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you. Furthermore, there is an on-site volunteer coordinator.

​24/7 Emergency Number

​With the booking confirmation you will receive our 24-hour emergency number, under which you can reach us 24/7 in case of emergency.

​Application

Please send us your detailed CV with photo and the completed registration form. For more information on the registration process, please see the instructions on the first page of the registration form or contact one of our experienced staff members.

​Application Deadline

​There are no application deadlines. We recommend submitting the documents as early as possible, at least 12 weeks before the desired start of the program, so that there is sufficient time to assure a smooth placement process. For short-term applications please contact us.

​Insurance

​You need to have a travel health insurance for Chile. You can buy your travel insurance, tailored to the needs of our participants, online with us, at convenient rates. See: Travel health insurance

Program Highlights

1. ​​​Volunteering at one of the most beautiful national parks in the world
2. Living in the midst of untouched nature
3. Being close to the top attractions of southern Chile
4. No application deadlines
5. Flexible start and end dates
6. Participation possible even without prior knowledge
7. English-speaking care through our office in Santiago de Chile