Renovations in Portugal =)

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Help a sustainable project: 3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Practice English: 8 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

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

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

My mom (71) and I (43) are curious Montanan's (along with my Texan gf )who wound up across the Atlantic renovating some bungalows on an organic terraced banana farm. The property borders a riberia(stream) and has some beautiful water features. Mostly building renovations with some farming. We are friendly, open-minded, happy, hardworking people that love to cook. We have (mostly) beautiful weather year-round and a stunning view.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Over 20 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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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Practicing English
8 Get in touch with nature
4 Developing social awareness
4 Learning about sustainability
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 4. Quality education
3 6. Clean water and sanitation
2 1. No poverty

kamila

Poland

The best first experience from wordlpackers. The atmosphere, place, people. Whole experience is beyond words. Lots of laughter, travel knowledge, insights about the world, and delicious food. If you want, you can learn a lot and take something meaningful for yourself—but it all depends on you. You can meet fellow travelers and build amazing connections. And the family itself makes you feel like part of a team, where your presence truly matters.

21 days ago

Thea

Sweden

Boyd and his Mother are really friendly and welcoming! We had a fun time with various tasks such as clearing weeds and helping build the bungalows. We appreciated that you could manage your time very freely. They cooked amazing food and really let us in to their home!

about 2 months ago

Simon

Sweden

We had a great time! Boyd and his mother are super nice people that made us feel welcomed. They also cooked amazing food. We helped with renovating bungalows, making a pool inside of a cave and some weeding and planting.

about 2 months ago

nikita

France

I had the best of time with Boyd and Valene Boyd is always up for a new challenge and super motivated to make their project grow ! We had some fun time thinking and making lots of projects happening! Boyd and his mom were the most heart warming lovely host and I will without doubt visit them again ! Special mention for the extraordinary Cooking and the teepee tent with view , despite the work I could rest and be in peace and this is priceless 💓 Thank you for everything !

3 months ago

Boyd replied

Nikita was great company & help! We really appreciated all her knowledge and work. We would definitely host her again.

Gustavo

Chile

The experience in Madeira was good. The weather is very pleasant and the island is very touristy, so there's a lot to do. As for the tasks, they're mainly construction, as it involves renovating two bungalows and we also did some planting. The schedule and days off are flexible. The food is delicious and varied, Boyd and Valene are great cooks. Valene, Boyd's mother, is very kind, loving, and approachable. Overall, it was a good experience. Thank you for everything Boyd!

3 months ago

Boyd replied

Gustavo & Camila were a lovely couple and great to host. We got a lot of planting and a lot of sanding done with their help!

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