Job information
General info
| Job No. | WT102 |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Work & Travel |
| Category | Tourism |
| Interests | Hostel & Hotel, Outdoor |
| Regoin | Middle, South |
| City | In all of Chile |
| Period | Late May to late August |
| Duration | At least 4 weeks |
| Allowance | no |
| Accommodation | yes |
| Catering | yes |
| Visa | no |
| Age | from 18 years |
| Language | Spanisch (mittel) |
Tasks
Do you love winter and maybe even enjoy skiing or snowboarding. If yes, then, a work and travel in the Andes is a great opportunity for you. You have the opportunity to work in a ski areas, e.g. in a ski hotel, ski rental, or sales or in the area of the winter sports facilities.
The Andes of Chile offer excellent conditions for winter sports. Chile is internationally known for its first-class ski areas and popular with professional athletes taking advantage of the opposite seasons for training purposes. There are several ski centers east of Santiago, which can be reached within 1 to 2 hours by car. There are also many great activities for non-skiers such as Sledging, snow bikes, canopy or tubing. In the south of Chile, in the lake region, there are ski areas on the cone-shaped volcanoes and thus promise a very special ambience.
Your tasks, for example may include the following:
- Working at an office or hotel reception Arbeiten an der Büro- oder Hotelrezeption
- Sale of ski passes
- Rental and sale of ski equipment
- Help at snow parks
- Administration and marketing assistance
- Customer service
- Preparation of equipment
- Translation activities
- Hotel work (if placed at a ski hotel)
Requirements
Qualities:
Sporty, flexible, social
No previous Winter sport knowledge is required.
Language:
mid-level Spanish (A2)
We would gladly organize a preparatory Spanish course in Chile for you. more info
Work Hours:
30-40 hours per week
Insurance:
International travel health insurance is required. Liability insurance with international protection and travel cancellation insurance is recommended. You should also take out personal accident insurance for activities in particularly dangerous areas. More Info
Vaccinations:
In general, no special vaccinations are required. We do recommend that you contact your general practitioner or a travel doctor before you travel. more Info
Visa:
No special visa is required. We do recommend that you contact the responsible Chilean consulate before you start your journey. more Info
FAQ:
Do you have any questions? You can find many more answers in our FAQ page on Work and Travel in Chile
You can also write us an email at any time or simply give us a call. Contact
Unterkunft und Verpflegung vom Arbeitgeber gestellt
Our services
- Vermittlung eines Work and Travel Jobs
- Freie Unterkunft und Frühstück oder Halb-/Vollpension vom Arbeitgeber
- Persönliche Beratung und Unterstützung bei allgemeinen Fragen während deines gesamten Aufenthaltes
- Übersetzung deines Lebenslaufs auf Spanisch
- Persönlicher deutscher Ansprechpartner vor Ort
- Organisation der Weiterreise zur Programmstelle
- 24-Stunden Notfallnummer in Chile
- Programmbestätigung für Visumsantrag (falls ein Visum nötig sein sollte)
- Teilnahmebescheinigung für deinen Ferienjob
- Infobroschüre mit den wichtigsten Daten und Fakten zu Chile
- Nützliche Infos und Tipps zu deinem Aufenthalt
Work and Travel mit Ranchstay, Freiwilligenarbeit oder Au-pair kombinieren
Our services
Wenn du einen längeren Aufenthalt planst, dann kannst du z.B. auch einen oder mehrere Work and Travel Jobs mit einem Ranchstay, einer Freiwilligenarbeit oder einem Au-pair an unterschiedlichen Orten in Chile kombinieren. Unsere Programme sind beliebig miteinander kombinierbar. Und das beste ist, wenn du mehrere Programme in Chile miteinander kombinierst, erhältst du nebenstehende Rabatte auf die Programmkosten.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation and meals are included and are provided by the employer free of charge. Your meals in the form of breakfast, half board or full board are provided as a prepared meal, food provided or as money for shopping.
Depending on your workplace, you are accommodated in single or shared rooms. The accommodation is usually located directly at the place of work. Internet is usually available and can be used free of charge.
Your work place
A job in a ski resort is possible in the central region or in the south of Chile. In the central region, about 1 to 2 hours drive from Santiago de Chile, you can work in the internationally known ski areas in the Andes. These are e.g. Portillo, Valle Nevado or El Colorado. In the south of Chile there are ski areas on volcanoes in the area around Villarrica and Osorno.
