Volunteer in an Off-grid Regenerative Farm in Portugal

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The experience

Founded in 2011 in southwest Portugal, A Quinta da Lage is a regenerative farm blending permaculture, sustainable living, and simplicity. With seasonal courses in natural building, food growing, animal care, and community, the project inspires connection with nature and Earth regeneration, welcoming volunteers and visitors to learn and co-create.

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What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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

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Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

At A Quinta da Lage, volunteers are invited to immerse themselves in off-grid living and regenerative practices in the beautiful southwest of Portugal. This is a hands-on opportunity to support our eco-project while learning valuable skills in permaculture, natural building, food growing, animal care, and community living.

Daily tasks vary with the seasons and may include gardening, cooking, helping with workshops, maintaining natural structures, or caring for sheep and chickens. Life here is simple and close to nature—guided by the land, the seasons, and teamwork.

Beyond the work, volunteers are welcomed into a community that values connection, sustainability, and learning by doing. Many leave with not only practical skills but also a renewed sense of purpose and balance.

If you are curious about regenerative living, eager to contribute, and open to a lifestyle rooted in simplicity and cooperation, we would love to welcome you to our farm.

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Activities & Shift

Volunteers support us in a variety of hands-on tasks that change with the seasons. Typical activities include:

Gardening and permaculture food growing 🌱

Cooking and helping in the kitchen 🍲

Cleaning and maintaining common areas 🧹

Caring for animals such as sheep and chickens 🐑🐔

Supporting natural building and seasonal workshops 🛠️