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Permaculture project Marco de Canaveses, Portugal
Help Us Restore Our Forest & Grow a Thriving Permaculture Garden!
What you offer
15h
- 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.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
3
- 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.
- 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.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Support
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Availability
Jul
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
Join us in regenerating the land and creating a sustainable food system. You'll assist with clearing brambles, pruning trees, and removing invasive species to restore our forest. In addition, you'll help design and maintain our permaculture garden—planting, weeding, mulching, and harvesting. Together, we’ll regenerate the ecosystem, reduce fire risks, and create a thriving, self-sufficient landscape.
Learn moreRequirements
- Over 18 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
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Hours & Tasks
Permaculture Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Meeting international travelers
- 8 Learning about sustainability
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 6 Developing social awareness
- 6 Creating true social impact
- 6 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 8 13. Climate action
Oliwia
Poland
My stay at the project was truly amazing. I met many beautiful souls who were willing to teach me about life, permaculture, using power tools, community building and more. I felt very safe, taken care of and I had loads of fun with residents and other volunteers. I couldn't have imagined a better first volunteering experience :)
16 days ago
Claudia
Netherlands
This has been the most wonderful travel experience I had in the last two years. the project is a beautiful place and Dennis and Luana are amazing people. I felt right at home and like I could show up just the way I am. Nobody expects you to be anything other than yourself. There is a very mature and down to earth energy in the project. I've learnt an incredible amount about permaculture, community lifestyle and everything that comes with it. The tasks are varied and you are motivated to do the things that you like or want to learn more about. There's a lot of space to grow. Truly incredible.
20 days ago
Finja
Germany
I had a really great volunteering experience at the project. The community feels very welcoming, and Luana and Denis really put effort into making us feel at home. I also enjoyed the work – we were allowed to work independently or together with other volunteers on many different projects, which taught me a lot and kept things interesting. It is a really nice spot to comnect with nature
about 1 month ago
Alyssa
Canada
This was my first volunteer experience and it was truly incredible. Luana and Dennis were understanding, transparent, kind and very hospitable. They were very patient when it came to any learning curves that came with the work and they facilitated a beautiful environment. The balance between work and rest was great. There are many other families, couples and individuals on the property who are kind hearted and beautiful. I loved working and playing with the kids as well as working on the permaculture with Ichi and the other volunteers, I also did some additional projects to be done!
about 1 month ago
Jonas
Germany
I was really happy to have become a part of the project community for my first volunteering experience ever! I just emigrated to Portugal with many ideas in my head and I didn't know where to start, so I decided to opt for this experience to get to know locals, travellers and expats while learning about Permaculture at the same time. And exactly this is what happened: I really made great friends and learned a lot. Big plus for the communication: They really care about the well-being of everybody and practice an open, nonviolent communication style. Can't wait to come back for visits!
about 2 months ago
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