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Help Us Plant 400 Trees & Build a Greener Future This November!

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The experience

Join us this November for a hands-on eco project where we’ll be planting 400 trees and working on a few small gardening and building projects to make our place greener and more sustainable. We’re looking for volunteers who love nature, don’t mind getting their hands dirty, and enjoy seeing the tangible results of their work!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

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

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

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

Requirements

Beginner Portuguese or Intermediate English

Under 35 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What You Offer:

25 hours of help per week

Solo travelers welcome

Minimum stay of 3 weeks

What You Get:

Private Room in Shared Staff House: Enjoy your own private room in a cozy staff house shared with one tenured staff member and another volunteer

Meal Allowance: A meal allowance is provided for the duration of your stay to give you flexibility and independence

Use of bicycles anytime

Pickup on arrival at the bus station

Access to a fully equipped kitchen for your own meals

High-speed internet for staying connected or working remotely

2 days off per week to explore or relax

Activities & Shift

Tree Planting & Reforestation Support
Assist with planting and caring for our 400 new trees this November. Tasks may include digging holes, planting seedlings, watering, mulching, and marking planted areas.

Building & Maintenance Projects
Get hands-on with light construction and maintenance work. Current projects include building a deck, painting, and other small repairs or improvements around the property. No experience required — just a willingness to learn and work as part of a team!

Daily Rhythm
Start each day with a morning check-in to review priorities and assign tasks.
Activities rotate between tree planting, gardening, and building/maintenance projects, depending on weather, project stages, and team needs.

Rules

Please note: We can only accommodate two volunteers at a time, ensuring a cozy, focused environment for everyone. A minimum stay of 3 weeks is required.