Holistic Center Mafra, Portugal

5.0
(17 reviews)17

Helper on our permaculture & Yoga retreat center

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17 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Learn about sustainability
15 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
15 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

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.
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.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Jun
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for someone happy to be in a natural environment and to do a few general helping chores including gardening, cleaning work meticulously and loves to make sure the space is clean and tidy, organized and fresh. We usually have 2 retreats/events per month and during the event times the work would be more oriented around cleaning the spaces and helpin with breakfast preparations, while during other times the work is garden-related.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Beginner Portuguese
  • Between 24 and 60 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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Learning about sustainability
  • 15 Developing environmental awareness
  • 12 Get in touch with nature
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 9 Creating true social impact
  • 7 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 17 15. Life on land
  • 12 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 11 17. Partnerships for the goals

United Kingdom

5

We had an incredible experience helping take care of the land and animals at the Center. There is so much hands-on learning to be had, both during work hours and free time whilst residing on the farm. We were treated to incredible connection, meaning conversation, morning yoga classes and delicious organic food. The work tasks were equally manageable and rewarding, leaving us with feelings of fulfilment after seeing what our hands could do, playing a small role in the big picture of the regenerative project. Thank you Melania, Peppi & Tao!

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

The team were fantastic and delivered perfection in each of their areas. Peppi, for his unbeatable knowledge on permaculture and building, Melania for her exceptional knowledge on gut health, healthy cooking and yoga. From both I learned how to create and hold a magical space. From the experience I gained a feeling of family. I learned a lot about almost all aspects of life; business, relationships, food, mindset, music, permaculture... The list goes on. the Center really is the full package.

7 months ago


Peppi replied

George,
thank you so much for your hard work, your energy and your participating in new ways of living. We truly appreciate you and your kindness. Looking forward to having you again in the future.

United Kingdom

5

The Center is a magical place that nurtures growth, connection, and a deep love for nature. My time here has been transformative—working with the land and community taught me new skills and allowed me to grow personally. Peppi and Melania are inspiring hosts who create a welcoming, intentional space filled with purpose. The balance of meaningful work and peaceful reflection made this experience unforgettable. If you're looking for a place to connect, learn, and thrive, the Center is a sanctuary you'll never forget!

7 months ago


Peppi replied

Thank you for your kind words and appreciation William.
We love having you with us too.

Canada

5

My experience at the Center was eye-opening and unforgettable. The hosts' patience and care made them excellent teachers of permaculture, yoga, cooking, and life in general. Myself, the hosts, and my fellow volunteers developed mutual trust that led to a strong sense of fulfilment when performing daily tasks. There was a beautiful sense of community that the hosts put great attention into building, I have come away from this experience with new lifelong friends. the Center provided a space for me to thrive as a solo traveller seeking unique experiences, balance, tranquility, and new knowledge.

7 months ago


Peppi replied

Great to have had you with us Braydon.
We appreciated your participation, kindness and getting yourself involved in new tasks and challenges. We wish you all the best for your next chapter and in life in general.

Mexico

5

Once you cross the doors of the Center there is no way back, Peppi and Meli create and encourage community living which is for sure a Home experience rather than a volunteer. Their way of interacting and the carefullness they maintain while choosing volunteers makes this a space for learning, developing and inmersing within yourself.

9 months ago

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