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Sustainable Community Vendas Novas, Portugal

5.0
(28 reviews)28

Come help us with animals in our project! :)

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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
24 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
27 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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

2

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.
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Currently we have 50 cats, 3 dogs, 1 horse, 7 ducks, 9 chicken, 8 sheep and lots of plants that need love and care.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Portuguese
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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28 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 27 Meeting international travelers
  • 25 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Learning about sustainability
  • 22 Developing environmental awareness
  • 21 Practicing English
  • 14 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 19 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 15 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 14 3. Good health and well-being

Germany

5

In all honesty, I couldn't have wished for a better first place to volunteer!! the community became my safe space these last weeks, surrounded by stunning nature, lots of cats (if u aren't a cat person before, you will fr become one) and the beautiful connections I built with people I met on this farm. The longterm volunteers are such good souls and there wasn't a problem that the lovely farm director Masha, left unsolved.🤍 Will forever be grateful for the things the community taught, not only about farm life but also me as a person. This farm will keep a special place in my heart!

11 days ago

Netherlands

5

I absolutly loved my stay at the community. I felt so welcome and everyone was so nice. The work is diffrent everyday. It felt like a real community were everyone took care of eachother. This was my first solo travel experience ever and it was great. Furthermore I learned amazing skills and everyone was really patience with me, which was nice. I could ask my questions like a million times over if I didn't get certain things which was also nice. I also felt like I was informed so good beforehand because of my call with Masha. I hope I can come back someday! ❤️

about 1 month ago

Germany

5

The community is such a magical place where you feel right at home. This is a real community where everyone learns from each other and everyone contributes! I can only say positive things about my stay. Everything was organized and cleaned regularly, the farm is beautiful and a dream for cat lovers. The work is easy and fun as you are working with other volunteers. The work hours were respected and the weather was always calculated so you don't have to work while it rains! I would recommend this experience to everyone who just wants to relax in nature:)

about 1 month ago

Canada

5

There is something magical in the air at the community. The folks I met during my stay are nothing short of some of the best people I've known. The farm is remote, so going into town is rare, but it's in such a beautiful spot and everyone gets along like family, it truly feels like home. The work is different every day, so you'll never be bored! There's always a new adventure/'side quest' to help with, whether it's with the animals, gardening, cleaning, electricity, water usage, or anything else that may come up. The time really flies, so prepare to extend your stay! Thank you Fernando and Masha!

about 2 months ago

Germany

5

I spent a month at the community and can truly recommend it to anyone looking to immerse themselves in farm life. You will spend time with amazing people, animals and yourself, learning a lot. If not about farming skills, then about life. It really is one of those special places you don't come across often and it became my temporary home, to which I hope to return one day.

2 months ago


fernando replied

Samu is very gentle person having performed multiple tasks, from animal care, agriculture, etc, etc. he also mingled very well with all community members, human and non-human (cats, dogs, horses, sheep, ...) always with a big smile. Thank you Samu you bcan return whenever you wish!

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