Help us at our regenerative grazing farm in Alentejo

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: 16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 17 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

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

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Welcome! We are an experimental farm practicing regenerative farming with rotational grazing of our sweet sheep, mischievous goats and our ferociously sweet guard puppy, Moxy! What makes us experimental? We are learning as we go with our ambitious plan to restore soil health on our land. We believe that we can heal our dry and depleted soils in the semi-arid region of southern Alentejo just by mimicking nature.

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Requirements

Beginner Portuguese or Intermediate English
Under 40 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.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

17 Get in touch with nature
17 Immersing in the local culture
16 Meeting locals
14 Learning about sustainability
13 Developing environmental awareness
9 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 15. Life on land
9 12. Responsible consumption and production

Ornella

France

It was my first volunteering experience, I loved these two weeks in this village and on the farm, Sara and Begona are adorable and wonderful people. The animals and Moxy the dog are sweethearts and I was able to learn a lot of things during the working hours. I didn't find the work really tiring. The moments in community are unforgettable and life in the village is sweet and pleasant, I also had the opportunity to make two or three excursions to the nearby towns and villages with Begona and Sara! Thank you for everything it was amazing ❤️

about 2 months ago

Aleksandra

Poland

I felt warmly welcomed at the farm, contributing to this eco project and living in a small Portuguese community. Cristiana is very knowledgeable about the farm, she makes sure you feel comfortable and at home and also you can always communicate with her about your needs or concerns. The job itself is quite physical, which you could expect, might get overwhelming at the beginning but as soon as you get the hang of everything, you will feel that your work makes sense. I would highly recommend this experience, however be aware of the cons of living in a quiet rural area hahah

7 months ago

Sara replied

Aleksandra was a very good addition, her quickly understanding of how everything worked, made her an extra add to the team. She showed to be very responsable, hardworking and she contributed to keep a good enviroment between the remanin members of the team.
I higly recomend Aleksandra to volunteer at your place. :)

Good luck conquering the world!
Team MdPB

Tirza

Germany

We had an amazing time at the farm Romba! Cristiana was such a great host, making the work fun and the whole place feel so welcoming. Meeting locals and visiting the neighbor's farm made it even more special, and we left feeling like we'd really connected with the community. Overall, it was an experience we won't forget!

8 months ago

Lara

Germany

Our time at the farm was better than we could have imagined! Cristiana was so kind, helped us with everything and explained everything thoroughly, so we knew what we were doing. She also made sure to introduce us to the neighbors, who all made us feel very welcome at Romba! For anyone who loves being outside, petting dogs and learning about portugese culture this is a perfect fit. 10/10 recommend coming here!! Greetings from Tirza e Laraa

9 months ago

Eugenia

Russia

I enjoyed working at the farm. I especially loved the calmness and peace of the village, the warmth of the local people who live there, and taking care of animals and hanging out with them when we had some spare time. This experience let me immerse in local culture, get a glance at what farm life is like, and enjoy the beauty of south Portugal. It was nice working with Christiana because she is passionate and serious about what she does and I appreciated her professionalism and the way she thoroughly explained all the tasks. I most definitely recommend the experience :)

9 months ago

Sara replied

It was a pleasure to have Eugenia with us! I can highlight her calmness, sensitivity towards others and the taste for being in contact with nature and animals. Eugenia was a great help to us and she really added to the work on the farm.
We hope have your visit again!

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