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Small permaculture project on the edge of a forest in Portugal

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The experience

A small permaculture project at the edge of a forest and near the beach in a beautiful village in the north of Portugal few minutes from Viana do Castelo and an hour and half to Porto (by train, the station a short walk away). The property is on Caminho de Santigao. Volunteers will assist in creating an environmental friendly eco-system for plants and animals. Some works related to the maintenance of the property and cleaning will be included.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

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

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.

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: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

European Union Passport

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Activities & Shift

You will be able to arrange your work schedule flexibly so you can also enjoy the natural surroundings such as the beach, the forest walks, and the quaint cobblestone roads through the village.

Rules

The accommodation is an independent building with bathroom and kitchen or a room in the main building with bathroom, Volunteers are expected to keep the place clean and orderly. Smoking is not permitted inside or outside.