All Posts by Marion Ruhland

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Working Holiday in Valparaiso

This idyllic hostel is beautifully located in a historic area of Valparaiso, on Cerro Concepcion. Cerro Concepcion has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its historical significance and very special architecture. Cerro Concepcion is full of colorful houses, viewpoints, street art, restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, bars and clubs.

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Working Holiday in a Lodge in Pucon

Working Holiday in the middle of nature, in one of the most beautiful and adventurous places in Chile! Anyone who likes to get to know other cultures, feels comfortable “out in the countryside”, likes adventure and doesn’t want to be completely “off the beaten path” is in the right place on this Working Holiday.

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Volunteer Work in Nature Protection

The Manu National Park is located in the middle of the Peruvian Amazonas region in south eastern Peru. The territory reaches almost 19,000 km2 (7,336 m2) and was declared a national park in 1973, to serve as a protection and preservation zone for vegetation and wildlife. Additionally, it aims to preserve the traditional lifestyle and culture of the native Peruvian population.

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Working Holiday in a Boutique Hostel

The working holiday position takes place in a chic boutique hostel that was founded in 2003. On average, 15 people of different ages work here, all young at heart and interested in intercultural exchange with their international guests. The guests literally come from all over the world, which makes the working holiday position exciting and varied.

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Working Holiday in a Ski Area

Working holiday in a fantastic natural setting – amid the beautiful nature of the Chilean Araucanía, 670 km south of the capital Santiago de Chile. Here in this picturesque area is your working holiday place. The owner is a former participant in our working holiday programs. With the hostel in Malalcahuello, he has fulfilled a dream.

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Volunteer Work in a School in Antigua

Education in Guatemala is technically free, however, the reality for many families is different. In a country where about 60 percent of the population lives in poverty, providing three meals a day is already a challenge, let alone buying schoolbooks, teaching materials, and transportation to arrive at school. Public funds do not cover these additional costs.

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Volunteer Work in a Shelter for the Elderly

This shelter for people of advanced age from poor social backgrounds in Guatemala looks after around 135 people from all over the country. It offers them not only a safe roof over their heads, but also food, clothing, medical care, physiotherapy, paramedics and leisure activities.

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Volunteer Work in a Hospital in Antigua

Together with a dedicated team of specialists and volunteers, you create a safe, loving environment in which the young patients can recover and get well. With your volunteer work in the health sector in Guatemala, you will help to stabilize the health care of children, introduce them to a balanced diet and educate their families about healthy eating.

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Volunteering/Interning in Psychology and Psychiatry

Our volunteer program takes place in a psychiatric hospital that was founded in 1970 in response to the need for treatment for the mentally ill. In this volunteer project you can gain specialist insights into psychology and psychiatry. This volunteer position is also suitable for interns who have to complete a medical internship.

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Working Holiday in a cozy B&B

Cozy and inviting, that is the perfect short description for this working holiday spot in the heart of Pucón, THE outdoor paradise par excellence in Chile. The working holiday program takes place in a cozy B&B that places great value on a homely atmosphere in a rustic country house style. The hotel’s spacious windows provide a view of the majestic Villarrica volcano, which watches over the small town.

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