All-round volunteers for 4*/5* Ecoresort Portobali


The experience

At the end of 2023, a Dutch couple emigrated from the Netherlands to North Portugal to share their passion for traveling and creating great memories through the development of 4*/5* Ecoresort Portobali: Mixing the best of North Portugal with the best of Asia.

Ecoresort Portobali has the vision to combine luxury with sustainability, contributing to great memories that last a lifetime.


What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

4 days off per week

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

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

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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 Dutch or Fluent English

Between 18 and 30 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

European Union Passport

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We are starting our first volunteer trial period this year in the months of July - October, 2025 for a minimum period of 1 month.

What to expect?

In exchange for a four-day work week (+/-32 hours), we offer an inspirational environment with your accommodation and food. Kitchen and shower facilities are shared.


Activities & Shift

The work on our land is really diverse. Here are some of the tasks to give you an idea.

- Support with activities to offer our guests a great experience
- Clean the construction area of the renovation of future suites
- Cleaning the land (cutting trees and bush)
- Maintaining the vegetable garden and plants
- Water irrigation (install water tubes)
- Planting new trees and plants
- Help build animal housing

What are we looking for?
- A positive and independent work attitude
- Technical background is highly preferred
- A proactive approach
- Someone who respects our privacy
- A creative mind and go go-getter mentality


Rules

Are you the one that we are looking for, and are you happy to get your hands dirty this summer? Than, please send us an email before the 20th of June 2025 with a short letter of motivation and your relevant skillset. Also let us know your availability within the provided time frames. We are always open to new ideas, so if you have something specific in mind that you would like to add to our project. Let us know!