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help with camping chores

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The experience

We are looking for a hands-on volunteer to help with general tasks such as cleaning the bathroom, helping out at the bar and providing support wherever needed. It's a little bit of everything! If you are flexible, proactive and enjoy being part of a friendly, nature-filled environment, we would love to welcome you!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are a growing campsite located in the heart of Gerês, surrounded by lush nature, rivers and mountains. This is a life project that began a few years ago with a lot of enthusiasm and hard work, and each season we take a step forward to offer a welcoming and unforgettable experience to our visitors.

We are not perfect yet – and we don’t want to seem so – but we are improving day by day: renovating accommodation, taking care of common areas and maintaining the simple and human essence that has brought us here.

About the Vacancy:

We are looking for volunteers who want to join us on this journey, helping out a little bit with everything:

Bar service and support in preparing simple drinks

Basic cleaning and maintenance of bathrooms and common areas

Support in welcoming and receiving campers (occasionally)

Various tasks depending on the needs of the day

What we offer:

Free accommodation in an area reserved for volunteers

Some meals included

Coexistence in the middle of nature

Free time to explore Gerês and reconnect

What we expect:

Good disposition, flexibility and team spirit

Minimum availability of 5 hours per day

No experience necessary, but a positive attitude counts a lot!

Activities & Shift

Volunteer shifts start at 7:00 am and end at 10:30 pm and vary depending on the needs of the day. Volunteers help for up to 5 hours a day, with days off arranged as a team. Some days the volunteers will be working in the bar, others in cleaning or reception – we try to keep a good rotation so that the experience is light and varied.

If you have a preference for working hours, we are open to talking and finding the best way to fit everyone in with a balance.

Rules

To ensure a good experience for everyone – volunteers, permanent staff and campers – we have some basic rules that must be followed during volunteering:

🕒 Commitment to schedules
Always respect the agreed work schedules.

In case of delay or unforeseen circumstances, notify in advance.

😊 Customer service
Be cordial, respectful and attentive to all campers.

Maintain a friendly demeanor, even when tired or stressed.

Help with questions or direct them to someone on the team, if necessary.

🧼 Care for the spaces
Keep the spaces clean and organized, both those for common use and those for work.

Take good care of the park's materials and structures.

🧍‍♂️ Coexistence between volunteers and staff
Respect differences and maintain open and respectful communication.

Avoid excessive noise, especially at night or early in the morning.

Share common tasks (kitchen, volunteer accommodation, etc.).

🚭 Other important guidelines
The consumption of alcohol or substances during shifts is prohibited.

Unauthorized visitors are not permitted.

Pets must be authorized in advance.

We want your stay here to be light and enriching. With respect and goodwill, we can all live well together in this space surrounded by nature 💚