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Shape a Garden in Rural Argentina with a World-Traveling Couple

The experience

Mariel (33) and Mariano (38) live in Villa de Merlo, San Luis, Argentina, a peaceful town with a great microclimate, surrounded by nature and mountains. After traveling to 49 countries as digital nomads, they settled in Merlo 6 months ago. They need help with gardening and basic carpentry, offering food and accommodation. The town offers cultural activities, holistic practices, and trekking options, and is in front of the mountain.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English

Between 22 and 50 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Argentina

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to help us primarily with our garden and some basic carpentry tasks. Having gardening knowledge is essential, and if you have skills in carpentry or construction, that would be a significant bonus. You will work about 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, and together we will share daily household tasks, including cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, and laundry. We ensure that food supplies will always be available for you.

In return, you can expect a welcoming atmosphere where you can immerse yourself in the Argentine culture. We’re eager to have conversations in Spanish and teach you the unique Argentine dialect. We'll share our favorite local music and films, and provide insights into our rich culture through anecdotes from our extensive travels. You can also look forward to visiting cultural events and discovering hidden gems in the region.

Activities & Shift

Having gardening knowledge is essential, and if you have skills in carpentry or construction, that would be a significant bonus. You will work about 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Rules

We can offer you a stay in Mariano’s studio, which has a bed with a new mattress and a comfortable space for you to store your things. The only requirement is that you leave the room by 8 a.m. since that’s when he starts work. During the day, when you're not working, you can relax on the couch in the living room or in our lovely hammock in the yard.

You’ll also have access to sheets, a towel, a washing machine, and Wi-Fi (although we’d prefer if you avoid video calls or other high-data activities while we’re working).

For now, we’re only hosting one volunteer at a time (whether male or female). Before confirming, we do require a video call so we can get to know each other.