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25h
- 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.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
- 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.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- 3 weeks
The Experience
Join Terra Verde in Coja, Portugal as a Kitchen Help & Gardening Volunteer! We’re opening our doors this May and are looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support with food prep, gardening, and occasional housekeeping at our peaceful eco-retreat. Enjoy nature, connect with like-minded people, and help create a warm, welcoming space for our guests.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 22 and 35 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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5 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 5 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Learning about sustainability
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Meeting international travelers
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 3. Good health and well-being
- 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 3 7. Affordable and clean energy
Nienke
Netherlands
I spent about 4 weeks in the eco village, and it was a really great experience. I got to da variety of tasks so nothing got boring, and they are quite flexible in how you plan your day. Peter, Rita are very lovely and kind hosts. I was living with their employee Adrianne, who is very kind and funny and made me feel really welcome! Even in the cold it was still really nice getting to do tasks outdoor, because the mountains surounding the eco village are absolutley beautiful. I'm really grateful for this experience, and loved every second of it!
26 days ago
Jessica
Australia
I had such an amazing experience at the eco village! Peter and Rita were so lovely and proactive. Adrienne and Monika made me feel so welcome! It truely is a magical place to volunteer, I felt like I was transported to a different time. Would highly recommend!
2 months ago
Olivia
United Kingdom
The 2 weeks I spent at the eco village were truly special! Peter and Rita are wonderful hosts and are truly kind people, I wish all the best for them in their venture! The accommodation was great with all you need, and flexibility to make your own meals as well as spend your free time as you please! The staff house is shared with Adrianne & his 2 cheeky cats who make for very entertaining house mates!! We had lots of fun and the work was varied and enjoyable :) I had a wonderful time here and would recommend anyone who is looking for some peace and solitude to spend some time! Obrigada! :)
6 months ago
Peter replied
We had a lovely time working with Olivia during her stay. She took on a wide variety of tasks — from picking linden blossoms for tea, to cleaning the chapel (no small feat!), gardening, and even helping with photo shoots for our social media. Olivia brought enthusiasm, flexibility, and a big smile to everything she did. She was a true pleasure to have around. We wish her all the best and hope her time here offered space to rest and recharge. Thank you, Olivia — you’re always welcome back!
Angelika
Germany
My time at the eco village was a blast! It truly is a magical place and I loved contributing there in every way possible. It did not feel very much like work to me as I had fun helping in the garden, building a fence with Adrian & learning from Monika how to restore the bathroom tiles. I am thankful very every moment and will be back for sure when this place started running full business 🌟
7 months ago
DANA
New Zealand
I spent six weeks in the eco village and had a wonderful experience. Peter and Rita were incredibly kind, enthusiastic, and passionate hosts, making it a pleasure to work with them. The other volunteers were fantastic, and the project itself is both ambitious and exciting. The work was varied, with garden tasks in the morning and indoor work in the afternoon. The area is beautiful and relaxing, with opportunities to explore nearby river beaches and towns by bike. Thank you for everything – I loved my time here and hope to return soon! 😍
over 1 year ago
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