Sustainable Community Castelo Branco, Portugal

4.5
(9 reviews)9

Hostel in the Forest

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
7 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

5h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Music
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 10

Per day

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Description

There's no tasks it's a hostel. 10eu/day for 3 meals and a bed

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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.
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.
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.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We offer a cosy, forest retreat Only expectation: keeping the place clean and comfortable/sometimes cooking...be kind. Here is time to rest, play music, write, exercise, do yoga. We are a fully sober communal space. Substance/alcohol/meat free With a separate smoking area. We have an event space, swimming spots and shady places all year. Starlink WiFi and many moments together through the week. Suits people on a conscious journey

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

4.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Practicing English
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 4 17. Partnerships for the goals

Germany

5

I loved staying at the community. helios is a wonderful person, they're very welcoming, accepting and loving. i fell in love with the place, especially the nature, the second i got there. it is a wonder place to learn more about yourself and about other people. i met such beautiful souls there who will always have a big piece of my heart! the animals are so cute, they will accompany you on every walk or hike you take and they love to cuddle. the place is very off grid and when i stayed there the wifi broke, but that was the best to connect really deeply with the place. i will 100% come back!!

3 months ago


Helios replied

Maria's energy touched my heart & i'm so grateful to have met them. Super responsible and gave the animals a lot of love and care. She helped look after the place while I was away and became head of kitchen and bar, with Marta at our event. Maria is someone I really hope to have back to visit or stay long term. They made a great impact on this place and helped set the tone for the season. Thanks so much!

5

It has been great being here

4 months ago


Helios replied

Not sure how this happened. But I can't review myself lolz

Spain

5

I had a great experience in the host with great people. Helios and everyone were so lovely, understanding and real people. The party event was very cool but also the quiet days. There were soo much natural space and lovely animals✨🍀

4 months ago


Helios replied

Marta, it was a pleasure to have you here. You're a bright shining wonderful human, kind supportive and talented. You're welcome anytime! Thank you for all your help, being so responsible and generally being awesome

Estonia

5

The host is a peaceful, nature-filled place with a lot of potential for development ❤️☀️🌿🌈🤩

5 months ago


Helios replied

Thanks Matlena! Youre welcome anytime 🌍⛰️🌍⛰️🌍

Czech Republic

4

I felt really welcomed at the very first time of my arrival! You have a lot of time to think in an environment without distractions and you can do anything you want. I arrived at a busy time when a lot of things and events were going on so sometimes communication was a bit chaotic but I think It will be more okay now since a lot of things are done. You can have a great chats with open minded people that do not judge you at all and even get inspired. This is a definitely place that you want to visit more than once. Also there are a LOOOT of flies, so for a peaceful sleep brint your own net

2 days ago


Helios replied

Great feedback and amazing to have you here Veronika! Hope to see you in October 💙

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