Organic farm help by the sea in the Algarve, Portugal

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  Description

  We have a 16 hectare organic farm by the sea in Lagos, Portugal. We need help with:
  
  Fruit trees, vegetable garden, chickens, goats, sheep, farmyard birds and animals.
  
  I am looking for a person or people to stay 6-12 months+ with the following experience:
  
  - Fruit trees
  - Irrigation
  - Growing vegetables
  - Farm animals
  - Construction
  
  Ideally with an interests in:
  
  - Permaculture
  - Soil regeneration
  - Orchards
  - Goats and sheep
  
  Our main activity is growing over a thousand fruit trees farm animals and vegetables.
  
  Our aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible and farm in a morally responsible manner, placing value on our environment above profit. We are situated on the river and only 3km from the beach in Lagos. Available nearby amenities include boating, kiting, surfing, fishing. The site has water from a well and beautiful river and sea views. Our farm is 8 km from the amenities of Lagos City and 2.5km from the village facilities of Odiáxere. It’s on the banks of the estuary of the Ria d´Ódiaxere and 2km from Alvor lagoon, which is a magnet for kite surfers. It is quiet, surrounded by nature, fresh air, wild olives, an estuary. Activities include wild swimming, fishing, and gathering shellfish in the river. This location is good for water activities, surfing, kite surfing, walking and cycling with a new Via Verde (Green Route) to Lagos.
  
  REFERENCES ARE REQUESTED.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Explore local villages and towns.

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  Aide

  Requested work time is 3 hours per day, 5 days per week. Some fruit and vegetables provided from our gardens plus rice and dried beans. You must cook your own meals and buy your groceries. Laundry facilities, and hot shower provided.
  
  A) Regular daily tasks (obligatory):
  1. Water the vegetable garden.
  2. Water the orchard.
  3. Feed and water chickens, ducks, geese, goats, sheep and dogs.
  4. Clean and maintain equipment.
  5. Weeding and cleaning the orchard.
  6. Processing firewood.
  7. Cutting grass.
  8. Maintain irrigation systems.
  
  B) Small projects (occasional):
  1. Harvest olives.
  2. Tree planting.
  3. Vegetable planting.
  4. Art projects.
  
  C) Large Projects (voluntary):
  1. Build a pontoon for a 5-8 meter boat.
  2. Build shelters for tools, bycicles and seating areas.
  3. Build dams for rainwater storage.
  4. Build a clay pizza oven.
  5. Taipa building (traditional clay building method).
  6. Build a website for the project.
  7. Build bunk beds.
  8. Start beehives.
  9. Build a sauna.
  10. Build a circular house.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Indonesian: Débutant
  Russe: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish and a little Russian and Indonesian.
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  Hébergement

  There is log cabin 8.2m x 3.5m with electricity with one bedroom (sleeps 2) including a kitchen-dining room shared with campers.
  
  There is a bathroom block with toilet, sink and a hot shower. Sleeping mattresses, bedding, and tables and chairs provided.
  
  Vegetables are provided from our small vegetable garden. Laundry facilities are provided. Buy and cook your own food, and cooking facilities provided. There are shops & markets within a 3km cycle.
  
  Open fires are prohibited by law in summer.

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  Autres infos...

  There is a public bus service from Odiáxere to Lagos.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available. Standard mobile phone data networks are available.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Any size van.Electricity and water available on site.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 15 hours a week

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