Work exchange in Portugal: WOT a volunteering in the relaxing & br...

What you offer

25h

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

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

More beach or Nature ? WOT an opportunity that you have : Get both ! Come volunteer with us in WOT Sintra Ocean on the beach and enjoy the daily life on the relaxing Portuguese coast ! 25 hours a week with 2 days off, plenty of time left to enjoy the amazing landscapes and cultural heritage (castles, monuments, historical center...) Let yourself be seduced by Sintra's wonderful secrets and join our dynamic team !

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Portuguese
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Portugal

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

6 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hotel

3.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
2 Meeting locals
1 Meeting international travelers
1 Creating true social impact

Boglárka

Hungary

This was my first experience as a volunteer, and I spent very nice time here. I was welcomed warm by everyone in the hotel, they accepted as part of the team very soon. The stuff has lovely, energetic and supportive people so I am thankful for all of them that they made my stay enjoyable. We had a lot of fun during work and in free time too. Most of the times we finished earlier and had plenty of free time to relax, go to the beach or even do shorter trips. the hotel has a beautiful natural area with many sights to explore and public transportstion is easily accessible.

about 1 year ago

Wot replied

Hello Boglárka

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your first experience as a volunteer was so positive and that you had such an enjoyable time with us.

It is always a pleasure to have dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers like you. Your quick integration and contagious energy made you a beloved part of our team very soon. We will miss your cheerful presence and excellent work.

We are glad you took advantage of your free time to explore the natural beauty of Sintra and found the public transportation convenient for your adventures.

Once again, thank you for all your hard work and attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

Warm regards,

Jhony Charles

Wot Sintra Ocean

Abril

Argentina

My experience in the hotel was very nice :) The best part was meeting the amazing people that work there. They are very welcoming, supportive and warm, and I will miss them a lot. Yes, it is true that there are probably some things to improve, but it it's also true that they are very open to talk about any matter or inconvenience and they do their best to solve it. Thank you guys for giving me this amazing experience and, if you are a traveller, don't hesitate to go there ❤️.

about 1 year ago

Cléo

France

I don't think they are ready to welcome volunteers. There is nothing for us. You will stay in a garage (there was mold above my bed) and the boss changed the rules during my stay; we couldn't eat in the guests commun areas anymore, we had to eat in the garage (which is shared with a restaurant, and you will eat between the laundry and the shower). Moreover, they changed what was written on WorldPackers as we couldn't use the bike as promised. However, the hotel is on the beach and the team is really nice except that the manager has no time to take care of you. Also, be ready to work hard :)

about 1 year ago

Wot replied

Hello Cléo

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.

We would like to clarify a few points mentioned:

Accommodation: The accommodation provided for our volunteers is simple but functional. We are aware of the mold issue, although it was not brought to our attention during your stay. We have taken steps to address it.

Rules and Common Areas: The changes in rules were necessary to ensure the best possible experience for all our guests and volunteers. We understand that this may have caused some inconvenience, but we always strive to balance everyone's needs.

Bicycle Use: Indeed, there was an update on the conditions described on WorldPackers. This was done to better reflect our current availability and ensure transparency with future volunteers.

Workload: We strive to maintain a fair and pleasant work environment. Regarding the incident where you felt unwell and were allowed to leave early but were then seen surfing, it is important for us to maintain trust and goodwill in our relationships.

Despite these challenges, we are pleased to know that you appreciated the location and our team. We remain committed to improving our services and hope that in a future opportunity we can provide a better experience.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all the best.

Best regards,

Jhony Charles

Wot Sintra Ocean

Helena

Germany

I stayed at the hotel for 4 weeks and it wasn't what I expected. The place is really quite and I arrived as the only volunteer. The accommodation for the volunteers was in a basement and generally not good. During my stay the boss made a new rule, that nobody is allowed to eat upstairs in the common area of the hotel. Also in the beginning there was one bike the volunteers and people working there could use, however later that was not possible anymore. The people I met there, made the stay still enjoyable and fun. However I think this Hotel is not really a good place for volunteers.

about 1 year ago

Wot replied

Hello Helena,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay at Sintra Ocean. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.

We appreciate your specific comments regarding the volunteer accommodation in the basement. We are committed to providing a comfortable environment for all our volunteers and will carefully review your observations to make the necessary improvements.

Regarding the new rule about eating upstairs in the hotel's common area, our intention was to maintain a clean and comfortable space for all guests. We understand that this may have caused inconvenience and we are reconsidering this policy to better accommodate the needs of our volunteers.

As for the bike, we apologize that it was not available throughout your stay. We are working on improving the availability of resources for our volunteers in the future.

We are pleased to hear that despite the challenges, you were able to enjoy your stay thanks to the people you met. Our goal is to ensure that all volunteers feel valued and welcomed, and your feedback is crucial to us in this process.

We hope you will give us another chance in the future to show you the improvements we have made based on your feedback. If there is anything else we can do for you, please contact us directly.

Sincerely,
Jhony Charles
Sintra Ocean

Sol

Argentina

O hotel é muito bonito, super confortável e localizado em frente à praia, o lugar é tranquilo com muitos estrangeiros, você tem praias próximas para surfar e muitas outras atividades para fazer. A equipe de trabalho é ótima, eles são todos super amorosos e amigáveis, e o trabalho é tranquilo. Recomendo-o muito!!!

about 1 year ago

Wot replied

Obrigada Sol, foi um prazer conhecer-te e trabalhar contigo! Até à próxima!

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