Volunteer on a Certified Forest Farm

Help a sustainable project: 3 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 international travelers: 6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

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

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

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are an operating farm. Mostly silviculture. We farm mostly trees. We are situated in one of the largest Cork Tree areas in the world.Mediterranean forest ecoystems are considered one of the most important ecosystems right after Virgin Forests. We also have lots of pine trees both for lumber and also for pine nuts. Cork and pine nut trees are a very sustainable resource as their lifespan is over 200 years and they produce cork and pine nuts .

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting international travelers
5 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 8. Decent work and economic growth
2 2. Zero hunger
1 1. No poverty

Beomhun

Korea, South

As a solo traveler, trying out volunteering for the first time, I found this place so enjoyable. The host and staffs are super nice and there was always an abundance of fresh, wholesome food available whenever you want. The work hours are flexible so you can take day-offs depending on your schedule. It's the perfect chance for someone seeking a connection with nature in countryside. Huge thanks to Antonio for being a great host and giving me a warm welcome!

1 day ago

Wassim

Belgium

I had one of my best expérience ever at the farm . Antonio made sure we had everything we needed , the tasks were not hard at all and they respect the hours of work. The vibe with the other volunteers and the staff were amazing . Im really greatful with them, they are all amazing human beings. I Hope to return one day , I really recommend this volunteer program you definetly won't regret it. the farm Will always havé a place in my heart ❤️.

24 days ago

Johanna

Germany

I had a great at the farm! Antonio made sure that we had everything we needed, the volunteers have their own house and a lot of space. The amount of volunteers varied betwenn 2 to 7 people during my 3 week stay! The group felt really family-ish. We worked in the morning, cleaning or cutting brenches in the forest. Except for Antonio and Branca, the staff mainly speaks portuguese- so it is definitely easier if you speak it as well, but we made it work with a little spanish and patience. Overall the communication was very respectful and I miss the place a lot :)

about 1 month ago

Oliver

Germany

My time on this farm was fantastic! Antonio is a very warm host who always cares about the well-being of the volunteers. The facility has everything you could wish for: a separate house for the volunteers, a pool, and even a large lake nearby. All the staff are extremely nice and the work is simple. All in all, it couldn't have been better. I will never forget my time with this host and am moving on with many good experiences.

2 months ago

Branca replied

Oliver you are an honest, kind person.Right away when we first meet you, we get that impression.You also strive to be fair.A hard worker, you take tasks to completion and ask for advice when needed, trying to improve things.We all liked you, staff and volunteers alike.You also helped me when it came time to train volunteers in how to prune pine trees in our forest, therefore you can be a great helper in orienting other volunteers as you also have some leadership qualities.Keep it up!

Brecht

Netherlands

I stayed here for a week. It was okay, we did a lot of cleaning and working in the forest. We didn't really have to cook ourselves as the meals were provided which was really nice! There is a pool and a lake where you can swim. The farm is near a road but there is not really an opportunity to leave the property on your day off, or as they say on the profile free hiking tours, there wasn't any.

about 2 months ago

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