Going Abroad: Volunteer Work on the amazing Easter Island

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 reforestation 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

Instance 1

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

Instance 1

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!

Get your travel insurance here:

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