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Volunteering in Serra da Estrela (Portugal)

The experience

Eco-Lodge & Reforestation Project
Location: Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Accommodation + meals included
We’re creating a sustainable space in Serra da Estrela that combines eco-tourism with conscious reforestation. We're looking for nature-loving volunteers who are willing to contribute their time in exchange for a peaceful experience, comfortable living, contact with animals, and a real sense of purpose.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

Between 18 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

Program Details

Assisting with small daily tasks in the eco-lodge (e.g., tidying up, light gardening, front desk)
Supporting reforestation activities (mainly watering trees and lake refill)
Basic animal care (feeding, walks, affection 🐾)
Flexible shifts, around 4 to 5 hours a day, with time off to explore the region - this can be adjusted.

Activities & Shift

Casas da Ribeira is set in one of the 12 Mountain Villages in Serra da Estrela, Portugal. At 900 meters above sea level the challenge is to reforest as we had wildfires that damaged the ecosystem back in 2017. We are reforesting with local species and they need care and tending. Also, we're animal lovers so you'll find cats, dogs and many birds around and we like to care for all.

Rules

People who truly love animals and nature with an interest in sustainable living. Tidy and educated.