Volunteering

This activity aims to be an opportunity for learning and exchanging experiences, highlighting the cultural richness of rural life and fostering lasting connections over time.

Volunteer help in the remote Cochamó area supports families and elderly residents who use the summer season to prepare supplies that will sustain them through the harsh winter. To maintain the bonds of cooperation between nature lovers and local communities, we have created this space for assistance and connection with traditions that foster a life tied to the land through a virtuous relationship of respect and harmony.

In this experience, volunteers stay with families and support them with fieldwork. Each participant is assign to a host family to assist for two weeks with household chores and typical rural activities.

Testimonials

“I value the lessons that rural life teaches; I often romanticize it without fully considering the effort it requires. I also appreciate everything the locals shared with us about the region’s flora and fauna, their foods and recipes, and their ways of life and subsistence.”

Bárbara

“The story of the pioneering families in that area. Also, learning about the land, animals, and rural way of life in general. I’m very grateful and feel I made a small contribution out of love for them. They are undoubtedly in my heart, and I gained wonderful people in my life with whom I still keep in touch.”
Francisca

“For me, this experience was a personal challenge, and the greatest lesson was realizing that I can step out of my comfort zone—and succeeding at that was amazing. I learned that rural life is a dream for some, but for those who live there, it means hard work and perseverance. While I already valued simple things before, this experience taught me to appreciate them even more.”

Rosa Alarcón

“Beyond learning fieldwork skills, I believe the greatest lesson is the connection and respect that develops with the world around us. What stayed with me most was the number one rule: use wood only from fallen trees—no tree should be cut down without careful thought, because every action will be crucial in the months or years to come.”

Ricardo

“I learned a lot from the lives of Don Ricardo and Doña Norma—they are incredible examples of strength. I learned about respecting nature and finding peace, how to work during these times, and how to connect with yourself and rural life. I also learned to share experiences with others in the program and how our lives intersect in different ways.”
Chase

SUMMARY

Project name
Volunteering Cordillera Puelo

Goals
1. Support families and elderly residents in preparing supplies that will sustain them through the winter in the mountains.
2. Provide an opportunity for learning and exchanging experiences that highlights the cultural richness of rural life.
3. Foster cooperative bonds between nature enthusiasts and local communities.

Progress
» Establishing the volunteer program’s presence within the local community.
» Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the program.