Volunteer Work in Environmental Protection
on Easter Island
- Quick facts
- Program details
- Costs and Services
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Booking Number
CL-WN105
Program Place
Rapa Nui National Park
Location
The Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean.
Rapa Nui, as Easter Island is called from the indigenous, is about 5 hours flight from Santiago de Chile.
Tasks
- Collecting and logging plant seeds
- Recording seedling on the plantation
- Preserving native seeds and plants
- Reforestation work
- Monitoring and logging forest and plant stocks
- Assisting in environmental education
- Giving assistance to visitors of the National Park
- Assisting in the organization of rorestation events for students, students and tourists
(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
Between 30 - 40 hours / week
Start Date
Year round, start and end dates are flexible.
Duration
4 weeks
Minimum Age
18 years
Language
Spanish at communication level (book your Spanish course in Chile with us!)
Accommodation
The accommodation takes place in a single room in a guesthouse.
(Note: Only Volunteer Work Premium includes the accommodation placement. The rental cost must be paid on-site directly to the accommodation host.)
Internet
Internet (WIFI) is included in most of the accommodations.
In-Country-Support
Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.
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
- Volunteering on the famous Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific
- Unique insights into the mysterious culture of Rapa Nui
- Unique and legendary place on earth
- No application deadlines
- Flexible start and end dates
- Participation possible even without prior knowledge
- English-speaking in-country support through our office in Santiago de Chile
- Intercultural Orientation in our office in Santiago de Chile
Easter Island, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is the world's farthest away from another inhabited place. The island is of volcanic origin and therefore not only culturally, but also geologically very interesting. For example, there is no river on the island, all fresh water comes from the rain!
In Spanish it is called "Isla de Pascua" and in the native language "Rapa Nui". Within a five hour flight, you can reach the almost 160 km² island either from Santiago or Tahiti. The island has around 6000 inhabitants and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Every year, more and more tourists visit the island belonging to Chile. This is mainly due to the mysterious and exciting cultural history around the Moai - the huge stone statues scattered all over the island. To this day, it has not been conclusively clarified how they actually got there and what their exact meaning is.
Our volunteer project is located near the main town of Hanga Roa and is managed by the National Forestry Agency, which is part of the Chilean Ministry of the Environment. The project aims to reforest the island and reintroduce endemic plants. These have been greatly reduced by decades of deforestation, destruction and extreme weather conditions.
Today there are only 30 different plant species on the island. A laboratory and plantations are used to grow the plants and later replant them in affected areas, as well as to investigate the difficulties of germination and reproduction of the native plants and to ensure their survival.
In addition, the project seeks to protect wildlife and raise local awareness of sustainable coexistence. Easter Island is a unique place and so is our volunteer project. Volunteering in this project will give you the chance to learn about the history and nature of Easter Island and immerse yourself in their interesting culture. At the same time you are helping to restore and maintain the island's fragile ecosystem.
Voluntary Work Basic includes:
- Competent English-speaking advice
- Translation of the application documents and your CV in Spanish
- Organization of your volunteer work in Chile
- Program confirmation for the visa application (if necessary)
- English-speaking in-country support
- Useful information about your stay in Chile
- Handbook Chile
- Our collection of "Insider Tips" for your stay in Chile
- Informative welcome talk in our office in Santiago
- Certificate of participation from Chile Inside
- 24/7 emergency number
Costs Basic
Registration Fee
US$ 120
Placement fee
US$ 260
4 weeks
each additional week
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Voluntary Work Premium includes additionally:
- Accommodation placement (single room)
[The room rental is not included. It is about US$ 720/month.]
Costs Premium
Registration Fee
US$ 120
Placement fee
US$ 355
4 weeks
each additional week
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As add-on you can book:
- Spanish course in Chile: Choose your favorite Spanish school among 6 different locations
Do not forget!
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