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šŸŒ± Create & Grow During Our Winterstop in Portugal

The experience

While our house takes a winter break, the work continues behind the scenes. Weā€™re inviting motivated volunteers to be part of our winter projects, helping us expand and improve the space.
Youā€™ll support construction, gardening, landscaping, painting, and nature-based tasks such as tree felling and preparing vegetable beds. In return, enjoy a calm environment, time to relax, and a meaningful exchange close to nature.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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: Weā€™ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Dutch

Between 20 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Besides a positive flexible personality, we prefer those with experience in painting, carpentry, gardening or other DIY skills. Or at least want to gain experience. We work hard but always with a great dose of fun. And make space for sharing and also to explore this beautiful nature area.
We take good care of you with an healthy delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Activities & Shift

7.30 Breakfast & activity meeting
8.30 work
10.30 break
10.45 work
13.00 Lunch
14.00 work
15.30 break
15.45 work
17.00 finish work
19.00 dinner

Rules

Be punctual, show up for your shifts and give notice if your availability changes. Treat everyone including our Cats with dignity, respect privacy, and don't share confidential information.
Ask questions, take initiative, learn, and prioritize self-care. Keep smiling!