Sustainable design & repair fellow 4*/5* Ecoresort Portobali

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The experience

Enjoy a great time at a central location in Northern Portugal, exploring nearby cities as Porto, Braga, Guimarães, and Amarante. Located in nature, this is the perfect place to unwind.

From the belief that every traveler should visit Northern Portugal at least once in their lifetime, we aim to expand our amenities at Ecoresort Portobali to continuously improve our guest experience.

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What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

3 days off per week

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Dutch

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

A typical day includes:
• 🌞 Morning: Breakfast followed by preparing the suites for new check-ins or
preparation for construction activities
• 🍽️ Shared lunch
• 📸 Afternoon: Creative tasks or guest interaction
• 🌅 Evening: Free time to explore, relax in the shared living room

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Activities & Shift

Together, we define meaningful tasks based on priorities and your interests, and skills.

Examples are:
• Building a chicken coop
• Harvesting herbs, fruits, and vegetables at our eco-garden (which is early stage)
• Supporting our team with daily upkeep of suites and common areas
• Light repairs and eco-friendly improvements
• Depending on experience, support in pre-renovation activities
• Continuous improvement to enhance our guest experience, using circular products as much as possible

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Rules

We welcome volunteers who are:
• Passionate about sustainability and nature
• Open-minded, respectful, and collaborative
• Willing to learn and contribute with a proactive and positive attitude

Important Information:
• Insurance: Volunteers must have personal travel/health insurance
• Visa: EU citizens do not require a visa; others should check requirements
• Our accommodation offers free wifi, a shared living room, to be shared with our guests, a tent as a sleeping place, and campervan places.

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a growing eco-conscious movement
• Volunteer in one of Portugal’s most beautiful natural areas
• Gain hands-on experience in sustainable hospitality
• Meet like-minded people from around the world
• Enjoy the sun, serenity, and soul of North Portugal
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Thank you for your interest in Ecoresort Portobali. We can’t wait to welcome you to our eco-friendly paradise!