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Holistic Center Foz Do Farelo, Monchique, Portugal
Help us with building & gardening, learn QiGong and more.
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Surf lessons
- Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Hi Guys, my partner Darline and me are working on Casa Shen. Half the building is in a good place but needs more help with flooring, rendering, painting. If you fancy being part of the creation of a place dedicated to helping others heal and connect and want to learn about Energy, Meditation and more you are very welcome, just have an open mind and willingness to work.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Beginner German
- Between 19 and 65 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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16 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Holistic Center
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 16 Get in touch with nature
- 15 Learning about sustainability
- 11 Developing environmental awareness
- 11 Practicing English
- 7 Creating true social impact
- 7 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 15 3. Good health and well-being
- 12 13. Climate action
- 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 1 14. Life below water
Aleš
Czech Republic
It was a great experience. I recommend this volunteering to anyone who wants to clear their mind from the regular world and at the same time help Steven and Darleen with their project!
26 days ago
Yana
Czech Republic
It's always a pleasure to come back 🫂. The energy here is amazing and you're never bored. Steven and Darline are wonderful people and they're always ready to help. Open your heart and choose this volunteering experience - you won't regret it!
26 days ago
Aleš
Czech Republic
Steven and Darline are very kind and funny people. The place has a nice energy, with green hills around and a rustic house. Steve is a good lad, he taught me surfing, some building skills, and gave me good life advice. Darline cooks really delicious food. When the weather is good, you can go surfing, visit the town, or dance. Great for people who love nature, don't mind living off-grid, and want to clear their mind or learn something about Qigong, building or gardening. Thanks a lot for this experience!
3 months ago
Yana
Czech Republic
Best volunteering experience ever! We had a great time at the Center. Darline is a lovely person and cooks incredible vegan food. Steven is hilarious and a totally chill guy with lots of great stories. The work was easy and without any fixed schedule. We did some painting, rendering, etc. We spent a few nights in a tent and then moved to the meditation room, which was very cozy. This is a place where you can learn about building and about life. It's a place where you can truly be yourself 🏄🏼♀️
3 months ago
charlotte
Germany
I really love this place and enjoyed my stay very much! steve and darline are both lovely and always open for jokes, but also advices :) we practiced qigong every morning, had breakfast and started working for a couple of hours. i learned new skills and my new best friend is definitely the sander 🤘. the nature around really helped me to calm down and find inner peace. i liked to experience their way of living and can recommend it to everyone! thank you for having me there <3
3 months ago
Steve replied
Come back anytime Lotti. Love, Steve and D.
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