The park streches over 700 hectares and in the extensive hilly green areas and forests, visitors will not only find rich nature and environmental education, but also recreation, cultural offers and plenty of sports facilities, always in constant contact with nature. In addition to the Chilean National Zoo are other tourist attractions, such as fantastic platforms offering breathtaking views on the city and mountains, a gondola and rack railway as well as countless hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, etc.
The volunteers are assigned to the different "work teams" and used in different areas. In such a large park there is really a lot to do in oder to maintain, water, reforest, etc. The work areas can roughly be classified as follows:
1. Working outdoors: Maintaining the park, cutting back trees and plants, watering, and the like.
2. Environmental Education: educate children and young people on environmental issues through practical examples and workshops.
3. Environmental protection and reforestation: protection and restoration of biodiversity in the park, assistance in the greenhouse and maintenance work.
4. Visitor Center: Participate in the Visitor Center at the entrance of the park, inform visitors and give instructions on how to use the park (in different languages).
5. Standalone projects: Dedicated volunteers and those with appropriate (technical) knowledge or ideas will be encouraged to develop independent projects to improve the park and / or environmental education and / or environmental issues.
Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as number of
volunteers, weather, season, current needs of the project, as well as
self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these
tasks.
Chile is a country that unites many different climates and landscapes. Due to its remarkable length of 4,300 kilometers you can discover extremes such as deserts, salt lakes, volcanoes, temperate rainforest, mountains over 6,000 meters high and eternal ice fjords. With its indescribably large variety of landscape, vegetation and climate, Chile is a popular destination all year round.
The capital of Santiago de Chile never sleeps and in recent decades has developed into a very popular and modern metropolis. There are activities that your heart desires! There is something for everyne; for art lovers, nature fans, culture enthusiasts and party people. Santiago’s location is just perfect since within about an hour can either be in the mountains or at the beach. You can find outdoor adventure sports, like hiking, rafting, climbing, horseback riding, and so on, or just relax at the beach during the weekend.
In Santiago you can:The volunteer work can be joined throughout the year. The start and end date can be set flexible, according to your availability and travel plans. Ask our experienced staff to coordinate your participation in this meaningfull volunteer project.
Nature Protection Supporter
Be a volunteer in Santiago de Chile and help to maintain and to reforest the largest inner-city park in Latin America. This big city needs its green lung so much!
$195/week
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