Work exchange in Portugal: Enjoy Porto

What you offer

25h

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

Enjoy our Guest House and our amazing city Porto while you help us with some of our tasks. Sometimes we need a hand at breakfasts and laundry! We expect you to help us 5h/day, 5 days/week. You stay in a private room, but you can't bring anyone. We love what we do and we like our guests to feel good in our Guest House and want to come back! Help us to keep that feeling!

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Requirements

Intermediate Portuguese or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
4 Developing social awareness
4 Learning about sustainability
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English

Hailey

Korea, South

Everyone at this guesthouse was very kind. The private room I stayed in was also very comfortable. There can be some noise from the streets on Friday or Saturday nights, but it doesn't last long. I'd recommend bringing earplugs just in case. The work mainly involved helping with breakfast, doing laundry, and grocery shopping. None of it was difficult, and everyone was very patient whenever I had questions. I'm really grateful to Gabriela, Antonieta, and the rest of the team.

12 days ago

Cassandra

United States

I had a great time at the the guest house. The hours were fair and agreed upon beforehand. Sometimes even less hours than expected. I really appreciated being told I was done early instead of the host finding busy work just to fill the space. The women who work here were all welcoming, friendly, and so interesting to talk to. They were also really good at giving recommendations of things to do around, always happy to help and answer questions, and super encouraging of me slowly learning Portuguese. I had to leave early due to a burst pipe, which was unfortunate but not in anyone's control.

about 1 year ago

Soraya

Germany

I had an amazing time at Boa Vista the guest house! The other workers were the most lovely women I met and they made me feel like at home! The work is easy and you have a lot of time to explore Porto. Can totally recommend staying there!

over 2 years ago

Tamara

United Kingdom

The guest house is a lovely the guest house, run by an amazing team of inspiring women, each of which adds their personal touch to ensuring all runs smooth and pleasantly for their guests, staff & volunteers. Flavia, Amanda, Carla, Paula, Antonieta & Gabriela, were welcoming & made learning, easy and fun! the the guest house is pretty, well light with eco-friendly terrace/balcony in which to read, virtually re.connect with friends and family or just enjoy Porto's sky. The room assigned for volunteers has 3 pretty windows with original shutters, than allow to combine privacy or let lovely sunlight in.

over 2 years ago

Thomaz

Brazil

If you are looking for a place to stay in Porto, Boa Vista Guesthouse is the perfect choice. The activities are easy and you will have plenty of time to explore the city center, beaches, and nearby towns. The accommodation is very good, although there is noise from the street, so if you have a lighter sleep, think twice. In my case, I followed the house schedule and was able to rest well because there is no noise at night. 😎 Many thanks for Gabriela and team you were very kind and gave me good tips on what to do in the city.

over 2 years ago

Gabriela replied

Thank you so much Thomaz! It was a pleasure meeting you and your help was precious as you know! Best wishes!

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