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Help me grow veggies in a small biological farm in Portugal

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The experience

I'm Miguel, and I grow life on a small scale through regenerative organic farming in Mira, a green semi-urban village by the sea. We produce our own compost, grow seasonal veggies, and sell locally. It's all about sustainability, real food, and reconnecting people with nature through hands-on work and mindful living.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

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

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In our regenerative garden in Mira, days are filled with meaningful, hands-on tasks. We care for animals, prepare no-dig garden beds, sow and plant seasonal crops, make our own compost, and manage weeds naturally. We also harvest, rotate crops, mulch, water wisely, and maintain the space with love and intention. Everything we do helps restore soil health, grow real food, and reconnect with nature's rhythms.

Activities & Shift

During their stay, volunteers will have the chance to participate in various activities in the garden, focusing on regenerative agriculture and teamwork. Tasks include feeding the animals, preparing garden beds, planting, sowing, composting, manual weed control, and general garden maintenance. Additionally, there are construction projects to improve the space's infrastructure.

Shifts will be 6 hours a day during the week, with the flexibility to work full days to ensure more rest days. This will allow volunteers to explore nearby cities and the surrounding area of Mira, taking the opportunity to discover the region and relax.

Meals will be shared as a group, creating moments of togetherness and experience exchange, while enjoying fresh, local food grown in the garden.

Rules

Life in the Garden: Easygoing and Organized

Here in the garden, the goal is simple: work together, learn, and enjoy the time. To keep things running smoothly, we just have a few basic rules:

Respect comes first – respect the land, the work, and the people around. Good energy makes the work flow and makes everything more fun. And to keep that good energy, keeping spaces clean and organized is essential. The garden and common areas need daily care to ensure everyone is comfortable and on the same page.

Being punctual helps make the most of the day, but the most important thing is working as a team. Here, every task is an opportunity to grow and learn from each other. No one works alone – we’re a team, and we all help one another.

Meals are always shared as a group, to enjoy the work and fresh food from the garden. It’s the time to relax and exchange stories.

And, of course, respecting nature is key. We work sustainably and take care of the soil to ensure everything grows in a healthy, natural way.

These rules help maintain harmony and make the experience richer for everyone. In the end, the most important thing is to live in the moment, learn from the land and each other, and make a difference together!