Care for our food forest - Portugal

Help a sustainable project: 9 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 8 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

we need help with the general maintenance of our ever-growing food forest! you'll only be asked to work 3h/day, ideally in the morning. we'll cook lunch for everyone, mostly sourced from our garden when we have availability, we'll show you around (we have lakes, waterfalls, trails, cultural events and local markets) you can also take the chance to learn more about our local flora, natural cosmetics and cooking!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Get in touch with nature
8 Learning about sustainability
7 Developing environmental awareness
6 Meeting locals
6 Immersing in the local culture
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
8 7. Affordable and clean energy

Emmanuelle

France

I had an amazing time with Mauro, can't recommend it enough! He is the best host, making you feel at home from the beginning, always good vibes and lots of laughing. He's taking really good care of his land and it was a pleasure to help him a bit on his daily tasks. The cabin you stay in is lovely and the food was so good, if you like to cook/eat it's a paradise. I left with a lot of inspiration and a new friend!

17 days ago

JOHN JAIRO

Colombia

I stayed two weeks, the time flew, it was very fast, it is a great place, Mauro makes it even more pleasant, he is always attentive to each person, he cares about your health and comfort, if you need to rest, he is a great person. Regarding the place, everything is very nice, there is a lot of space, Felix and Luigi are two great dogs, the chores are easy to do, I really liked this place, I think I would come back, it is very quiet, at night you can see many stars, the sunset is like a movie, the sky is divided into 3 colours, there is privacy in the cabin. Mauro is the best!

17 days ago

Samuel

Poland

I don't even know where to start… this was my first worldpackers experience and I absolutely loved it! Mauro is a great host with a lot of knowledge, skills and cooking skills!! ( the food was super healthy, delicious and fresh ❤️) There are two dogs living there too and they're both super lovely, funny and well behaved bois. The tasks were not boring ( we've built a structure to provide shade for the plants), the hours of work were as agreed , Mauro was flexible with everything, I definitely had time for myself to explore the nearby town and area. I've learned a lot and I truly recommend ❤️

3 months ago

Mauro replied

Always welcome Sam.

Emma

United States

This was my first worldpackers experience and I did not know what to expect. However, my partner Kai and I were easily welcomed by Mauro and Marianna and were quickly able to feel at home. It was such a fun experience exchanging cultures and learning about their land. They have cultivated such a beautiful relationship with the land they live on and had so much knowledge to share with us. We only worked a few hours a day and the rest was filled with long conversations, good food, and trips to nearby waterfalls. It was great to see so many of their favorite spots. Obrigado Mauro y Marianna! 💞💞💞

12 months ago

Moegi

Japan

This was my first volunteer experience and it was amazing. The hosts are warmly welcomed me and they were nice. I could learn and experience so many things such as how to make good soil, hand made cosmetics, and Portuguese foods...etc. Also they brought me to many places as well; lake, waterfall, mountain.... But my highlight is definitely the delicious launches!! Their cooking were simple but delicious. If you like cooking and eating, 100 % you will enjoy!! Also I recommend here for those who likes more countryside or interested in cooking/eating:)

about 1 year ago

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