Countryside Home in Melides, Alentejo

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La experiencia

Olá 👋 I’m Laura (46), HR manager working remotely in the startup world for 15+ years. I live in a family home in the countryside near Melides, really in the middle of nowhere 🌿✨. If you love dogs, nature, and quiet days (with some chaos thanks to 4 furry friends 🐕🐕🐕🐕), this is the place for you!

I need help with taking care of our dogs, land and home!
With dogs, there is always something to do. The land is big and needs lots of care!

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Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Cuidar Mascotas: Ayudar a cuidar y pasar tiempo con mascotas.

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Tareas Domésticas: Ayuda haciendo las camas y tareas domésticas.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Bicicletas a tu disposición: Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet de Alta Velocidad: Internet de alta velocidad para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Portugués Fluído o Inglés Fluído

Más de 25 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

I need help with taking care of our dogs, land and home!
With dogs, there is always something to do. The land is very big and needs lots of care: watering, planting, caring, collecting wood, cleaning forest & paths, moving sand and soil, etc. It's the kind of place where there are always new projects that can be done.

Our last volunteer (who ended up staying for two years!) will be returning home in November, so we are looking to have new volunteers around.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It Here

🌳 Real countryside living — silence, stars, and space to breathe
🐕 Daily time with four unique dogs (endless love + some challenges)
🌱 Connection with the land — perfect if you like nature, gardening, and permaculture
🏖️ Explore nearby beaches, villages, and hikes
🍷 Shared meals and good talks when it feels right
This is the place if you’re kind, open-minded, autonomous, and motivated, with a genuine love for dogs and rural life.

📩 How to Apply

Please send me a personalized message 🙏 telling me about your dog experience & your motivation and what you’d bring to our little countryside life.
Looking forward to welcoming you to this special patch of Portugal 💛

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Actividades & Turnos

🛠️ What You’ll Do

Dogs, dogs, dogs! 🐶
•Early morning walks (starting as early as 6:30am) 🌅
•Feeding, water, playtime, cuddles
•Picking up after them (yes, that too 💩)

Home & Garden Work 🌱
• Tidying up and cleaning the house
•Getting your hands dirty outside: gardening, planting, maintaining outdoor areas
•If you have permaculture knowledge, that’s a big plus! 🙌

About 5 hours a day, divided between mornings and evenings.

🛏️ What You’ll Get

•A private bedroom 🛌 and shared cozy spaces
•Meals provided (sometimes I cook for everyone, sometimes you cook your own) 🍲
•A bicycle 🚲 for exploring the area
•Space and quiet to work on personal projects, rest, or recharge 🌍
•Beaches just 15 minutes away 🏖️ — the Alentejo coast is one of the most beautiful in Portugal
•Couples welcome 💑.

🍽️ Food & Meals
• Groceries provided for your own cooking.
• Shared meals: Occasional lunches/dinners together.

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Reglas

🚙 Important to Know

•Driver’s licence is essential 🚗 (remote life + dogs = you’ll need it).
•Dog experience is a must 🐕 (if you only walked your neighbour’s cat once, sorry, that doesn’t count 🙃).
•No smokers 🚭.
•Minimum stay: 3 weeks ⏳.
•I speak Portuguese 🇵🇹, English 🇬🇧, and Spanish 🇪🇸.
•Buses do exist, but to explore freely you’ll want to drive (or use the 🚲 bicycle we provide!).

💖 Ideal Volunteer Profile (Open to singles/couples)

• Dog lovers (rescue experience a plus)
• Comfort with rural solitude and farm tasks.
• Non-smoking
• Proactive, open-minded and friendly attitude