Maullín, Chile, offers volunteer opportunities in exchange for forest living

A volunteer initiative in Maullín, located in Chile's Los Lagos Region, is seeking participants aged 20 to 60 to live in a forest setting in exchange for several hours of daily work. The program, promoted via the Worldpackers platform, offers accommodation, daily lunch, local excursions, and two days off per week.

Participants engage in various seasonal tasks, including agricultural work such as raspberry harvesting, planting, weeding, and trail maintenance. The project also involves construction and maintenance duties, specifically focusing on sustainable bioconstruction techniques, such as using recycled glass bottles to build multi-use community spaces.

The initiative aims to connect travelers with nature and sustainable practices, providing an alternative to urban living through rural collaboration.