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Help us restore the natural ecosystem to our land in Atalaia, PT

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The experience

We are a family improving lands passed onto us by our ancestors. We wish to restore some of the natural scenery and ecosystem and build a community based on sustainability and companionship.

There is help to be given in the construction or maintenance of property structures;
Collection of resources;
Aid in the projects being worked on at the time;

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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

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

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Requirements

Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We hope you help us with everything you know or want to learn

Activities & Shift

We normally graze the goats in the morning and afternoon.
We harvest wood to build fences and cabins.
We build basic structures on the ground.
Clearing terrain.

Rules

We don't expect big parties or big noise.
We are calm but also fun.
We have animals and accept animals that are not reactive towards other people or animals.