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Garden help in exchange for off-grid living

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The experience

I am looking for help mostly in the garden in exchange for simple off grid living in beautiful countryside 5 minutes drive from Lagos Centre and the stunning beaches. Tasks could be raking, tree cutting, small building projects and cleaning. In exchange I offer a large tent with double bed, hot shower and kitchen area with power and wifi.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Portuguese

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hours are generally flexible and as long as the work is done can fit around your holiday time or another job. I live on 4 acres so there is also maintenance of the land to be done if the house doesn't need anything!

Accommodation is in a large tent in our beautiful garden. Very quiet and secluded. There is a purpose built decking area with dining table and chairs. The tent has a proper double bed inside. We have an off grid toilet and sink on the same level as the tent. Further up towards the main villa is a large hot shower and a kitchenette area with fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster, and large sink. You are welcome to do a load of laundry for free each week.

Activities & Shift

Daily activities will consist of outdoor work. We are on a hill so it is all fairly manual. Composting, gardening, weeding, tree cutting, etc. If you are a bit handy there are often simple DIY tasks to do as well. You will have two days off per week.

Rules

No smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.