Sustainable Community Montelavar, Sintra, portugal, Portugal

4.5
(18 reviews)18

Sintra's Permaculture Paradise! Nature and Community in Portugal!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
17 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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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.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space 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 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!
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, working alongside passionate individuals, and creating lifelong memories in a supportive and collaborative environment. Life-changing adventure in the heart of Portugal, are you ready? :) Join us and experience the beauty of Sintra while contributing to our thriving permaculture project. This is more than just volunteering; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with nature!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 14 Developing environmental awareness
  • 13 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 Meeting locals
  • 12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 16 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 13 4. Quality education

United States

5

This was the perfect place for anyone who wants to learn about sustainablility and permaculture. Silvia and Orlando were great hosts and teachers. During my time at the communityI got to develop my green thumb, assist in the kitchen, and be immersed in nature and the animals including the cute chickens ;) The river and the waterfall is also very beautiful. I'm very thankful that I got to exist in their community and help out around the project. Muito Obrigada to everyone for a wonderful experience.

about 1 month ago

Germany

5

All in all I had an amazing time inthe community! I helped mostly with building a roof which was a lot of fun. I learned a lot since I never did something similar and with the trust I received I had a real hands on experience :) Silvia and Orlando have a huge knowledge and are really passionate about what they're doing - which is super motivating and inspirational. Once you get to know everyone you'll find out they're very welcome, kind and generous. The place itself and the surroundings are beautiful and you'll really learn what it means to live as a community :)

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

Amazing I recommend to everyone this expirience! The place is amazing and the hosts, Silvia and Orlando, are super nice. They are very welcoming and kind. The tasks are not so hard and are always explained very well. I learn a lot here about gardening and building!! I'm greatful for this expirience, thank you so much☀️

2 months ago

Canada

5

My experience at the communitywas very special. Everything about the place is great. The people are sweet, the scenery is wicked, and the days are always fun. I spent the majority of my working hours building a roof and became quite comfortable with all the tools and the building process. I am very grateful for this experience and would totally recommend it to anyone who is interested. I hope to be back one day. Até jà

2 months ago

Portugal

5

Silvia, Orlando thank you for all your hard work, for teaching me everything about nature and love. The entire experience I felt happy and grateful for the things happening. Ilídio obrigada pela tua amizade e carinho. My fairy's Mati, steaph and kalem thank u for being part of my journey, hope to see you soon. The work done in this school is amazing and it's a great opportunity to learn If u want to learn about lovin nature apply 🫶 bem haja

2 months ago

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