NGO Várzea de Sintra, Portugal

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Maintenance and gardening

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Expand your social consciousness
4 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Connect with international travelers
3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours 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
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

We are creating a team for the maintenance and repair of our precious Temple. We're going to start repairing some parts of it, such as cleaning the stones, walls, roof, painting... It will sometimes be necessary to climb some stairs, so it's important that you don't have vertigo, and that you feel comfortable being on top of the Temple It can be sometimes necessary to help in some works ins our gardens

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Requirements

  • Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 4. Quality education
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 1 5. Gender equality

Guatemala

5

Amazing! I've learn a lot about meditation, budist religion and the power that it has in our lifes, if you are looking to have a beutiful experience away from noice and stress this might be it ❤️

almost 2 years ago

Germany

5

My experience at the Sintra Buddhist Temple was amazing! Everyone is kind and open minded. I really enjoyed my time staying with them, connecting with wonderful people 😊

almost 2 years ago

Italy

5

This experience was one of the best of my life. I have not only found a friendly and lovely community, I have found a new family. The job hours were 6 (if I finished my daily job I could take off early) and the activities were not hard (I was a housekeeper). Highly recommended.

almost 2 years ago

Brazil

5

I'm sure it's not possible to write in these lines how transformative this experience was for me. Drica, the first person I contacted via whatsapp, picked me up and I went to the train station, she is a beautiful person and an inspiring woman. I was welcomed with open arms by everyone at the organization center and I learned a lot from the courses and meditation practices, but also from my first real experience with sangha. Despite a lot of learning, the moment of detachment is very strong, but I am very happy to have had my first worldpackers experience with such special people. The work was v

about 2 years ago

Colombia

5

Un experiencia muy agradable es un experiencia bastante agradable en la que conoces excelentes personas y diferentes culturas, a la vez la paz y la tranquila que se vive en este sitio es único muy recomendable

about 1 year ago

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