Come help us with our new bio-construction project 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: 11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 9 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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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.

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.

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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

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.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

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: 1 week

The Experience

Our community has spent the last decade breathing life back into this once-abandoned village, where our ancestors crafted stunning terraces, springs, and stone houses by hand. Now, we invite you to be part of our journey as we establish our Holistic Institute, a beacon of healing, spiritual growth, and ecological harmony. Nestled in the serene mountains of Portugal, just outside Viseu, lies our ecovillage! :)

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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.

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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?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
9 Learning about sustainability
8 Meeting locals
8 Developing environmental awareness
8 Meeting international travelers
7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 15. Life on land
7 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
6 7. Affordable and clean energy
4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
4 17. Partnerships for the goals

Leonie

Austria

If you're into crystals, plant medicine, and all things spiritual, this place is made for you! It's a heart-centered community full of like-minded people living freely in the forest, connected through alternative lifestyles, shamanic practices, and a deep love for nature. Tasks can include helping build Miguel's house or supporting fun events like local festivals. It's definitely a hippie bubble - magical if it's your vibe, but not for everyone. Miguel speaks great English, and you'll also hear Spanish, Portuguese, and even German. I had a greatly inspiring, and an unforgettable time!! 🫶🏻

2 months ago

Mariska

United States

Cabrum is a beautiful place with beautiful people. I felt welcomed into the community on my first night and throughout my stay was able to build deeper relationships. I enjoyed working on the house, I found it quite meditative and I was able to learn more as long as I asked the right questions. I feel like a have discovered a facet of myself and my spirituality here and I will always be grateful for the time I had here!

3 months ago

Armands

Latvia

This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. This place helped me to learn new skills, helped me to learn more about myself, and allowed to meet wonderful people living in the community, and also the ones visiting. Though, I should warn you that this place might not be for everyone. If you are looking for a comfort or a city life, you should probably consider something else. If you want to spend time in the nature and get away from the distractions of the city, this might just be the place for you. Miguel is a wonderful host, and if you are open minded, you will enjoy your time here.

4 months ago

Lou (Dolma)

Switzerland

If you want to reconnect with nature and see beautiful place I recommend it. The river is magical and I enjoyed the place, it is so calm and peaceful, the good was very good and Nigel is respectful and flexible. I enjoyed spending time with him, macking fire in the night and talking about many subject. He share with me his passion for chocolate, medicine and a lot of other things ! I recommend this place to peaupole who want to be lost in the nature and learn more about building eco house with local people (:

7 months ago

barak

Israel

My friend's and my time on Miguel's land was truly one of a kind. We were able to learn about sustainable construction and gardening, as well as leading an environmentally aware lifestyle. Cabrum is a beautiful village, and the surrounding river and forest are breathtaking. It's the perfect place for anyone who wishes to get closer to nature and learn more about sustainability. Miguel was very kind and flexible with the hours and schedule of work. The tasks got a little bit repetitive at times, but Miguel was happy to give us other tasks as well. We are both grateful for this experience!

3 months ago

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Hosted by miguel

Top Host: This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate: This host usually answers to 50% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in 4 days

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