Live with a local young family and explore World Surfing Reserve

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We’re looking for a friendly, proactive person to help us manage our home and guesthouse! 🌿 With two young children and a busy family life, we’re seeking someone to support us with cleaning, organizing, laundry, and general housekeeping tasks. Our guesthouse also requires attention, so we’ll need help with cleaning and preparing it for guests as needed. We aim to create a welcoming, homey environment where you’ll feel like part of our family.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Immersing in the local culture
8 Meeting locals
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting international travelers
3 Practicing English
1 Creating true social impact

Natalie

Austria

An Unforgettable and Heartwarming Experience Volunteering here was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I was warmly welcomed and became part of a lively, loving, and chaotic family. Every moment was filled with joy, connection, and valuable life lessons. The bond I built with everyone here is something I'll always cherish. The atmosphere is one of openness, trust, and pure love. From shared meals to spontaneous laughter, I felt appreciated and truly part of something special. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a genuine and transformative experience.

about 2 months ago

Abby

Canada

Amazing family. Ericeria is such a unique place. Beaches are amazing and so is the food. Sofia & Mario are the nicest people. 10/10 recommend. Thank you guys so much.

3 months ago

Klára

Czech Republic

I couldn't have picked a better first volunteering experience in Portugal. Fell in love with Ericeira and its surroundings. With its beaches, sunsets or spots for hiking. It's also perfect location for surfing. This town and family now have a special place in my heart! I really felt the guest house member of the family. Whatever I needed, they helped me and were very caring. Several times I was invited to share meals or to join the guest house activities. It is also inspiring how they work as a family and travel a lot with the kids. Looking forward to visiting Ericeira again:)

4 months ago

Olivia

United States

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was amazing! Mario and Sofia were so welcoming and helpful, they gave me lots of tips of where to go and answered any questions I had. The work was very straightforward and varied from day to day depending on how many checkouts there were. The house is located a little bit outside of town (20 minute walk) with a beautiful view of greenery and horses. Thank you for an unforgettable first Worldpackers experience!

5 months ago

Nina

Germany

Mario and Sofia's the guest house is really cute and the four guest rooms are cozy and kept very clean. It is a very good volunteer opportunity if you want to go surfing and explore Ericeira.

8 months ago

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