Jack or Jill of all trades, in Portugal!

Help a sustainable project: 3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 3 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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What you offer

15h

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.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

I have an off-grid farm where I breed kune kune pigs and dorper sheep. As an older woman, I struggle to manage on my own and rely on volunteers to help with some of the projects. I am a great cook so you will eat well, and I am an English teacher so can help you to learn the English language. I need help with maintaining fences, building animal shelters, and completing various building projects like a barn, rebuilding a ruin with cordwood.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 65 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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Gender equality

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.

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3 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Get in touch with nature
3 Learning about sustainability
2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Meeting locals
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 15. Life on land
1 2. Zero hunger
1 5. Gender equality

Iryna

Czech Republic

Our stay at Cindy's farm was a very unique and unforgettable experience. Despite having no practice with farm life, there was always something for us to do. Although Cindy was unexpectedly busy with work, she made sure that we felt welcomed. She wasn't at all pushy - we helped around as much as we wanted to, and had enough free time to enjoy the farm 🐷🐈🍊 Cindy is also an INCREDIBLE cook; we ate like queens even though one of us doesn't eat meat. Tip for your stay: if you're planning to come in the winter time, expect it to get quite cold at nights. Thankfully, Cindy warned us in advance,

4 months ago

Cindy replied

Thanks for your help!

McKinzie

United States

Cindy was a wonderful host, we had a great time hanging out when work for the day was through, she took me to see many places and showed me local markets and made me yummy food.. I have the best memories of sunsets on the rocks & laughing with Cindy in the kitchen. The animals are so sweet.. and sleeping in a tent in the olive grove was quite a treat to reconnect with nature and take a break from being a tourist in Portugal. I hope to visit again some day!

8 months ago

Reece

Canada

Cindy was super nice and welcoming! I loved hearing stories from all of her adventures around the world. The vibes on the farm were laidback and relaxing but at the same time taught me about farm life, taking care of animals, and living off grid. Cindy is also an awesome cook so the food was always good! This experience is good for anyone who wants to get away from busy cities and just connect with nature.

9 months ago

Cindy replied

Thanks Reece for making this a fantastic experience! Teece's Pieces is growing bigger every day!

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