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Short summery:
- Accommodation for
- 3h/day, 5 days/week of physical work
- min. stay 4 weeks
(please read the whole profile before you contact us)
Hello everybody!
we are Sabrina & Thomas, welcome on our Workaway Profile.
We trying to give you here a good impression of what you can expect at our place on São Miguel. So please take the time to read the profile completely, in best case before you message us.
When you contact us, please mention:
- for what timeframe/dates you want to join and
- why you think you would be a good fit.
If we have the space and also think you would be a good fit, you will get a bunch more information :)
Please be aware, we usually plan not much in advance.
Cheers
Sabrina & Thomas
PS we keep our availability up to date:
- green: we have at least one more place free, but maybe not for the whole month.
- yellow: we do not plan that much in advance, or have only some days available.
- red: we have no availability at all.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we aren't local by our self, we can't offer you a Portuguese, cultural exchange by our self. But there will be most likely other Volunteers, friends, visitors or even family around from all over the world, to get a width cultural exchange anyway.
About learning, it depends a lot, how long you will stay and how fast you learn. If you stay longer, there a for sure quit some opportunities.
About socializing:
From 2024 we will not host more then 2-3 Volunteers at the same time, but often we have also friends, family and guest around with you can hung up. Beside of that, we are kind of busy with our own life, but also happy to share some time, by sharing dinner, play beach volleyball or cards together ;) In total there is space for up to 15 ppl.Help
Things to be done (please be aware, that this are only examples, and not a list you can pick what you like to do):
- plastering
- painting (walls, no art)
- digging (a lot)
- planting trees
- create a garden and terraces (=digging)
- help in the ready part garden
- cleaning (floors, windows, dishes, laundry... it's a big house)
- building a pool/spa
- cutting grass
- work with wood
we recommend to bring your own working gloves and proper boots. Please be aware, that you can get very dirty and that you have to work sometimes outside even when it rains (we have almost zero work to do inside and it rains here often).Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We have to learn Portuguese, we can help with italien, german and englishAccommodation
Sleeping:
- it's very likely that you have to share a bed-room with other volunteers/guest. If you need/want a privat room, ask in the request about the possibilities. Bed linen will be provided, also a towel if you need.
Bathroom:
- in total there are 4 bathrooms you can use
(please keep them also clean by your self and save hot water)
Kitchen:
- there are two ready to use kitchens, one in the guesthouse and one in main house.
- please: no animal products (only vegan)!*
- please keep the kitchens clean, nobody wants to feel like your mother ;)
- all meals you have to organize by your self (it's not included)
- the tap water is good and drinkable
- In best case, you are vegan by your self or at least open about it.
- If you smoke, please only outside, no smoking inside, also not "at a open windows" in your room. And always collect your cigarette butts!
*This place does not allow any food or beverages that contain animal products
- including any dairy product, eggs, honey, meat, fish... This will be strictly upheld and your understanding and compliance is much appreciated. We hope to dazzle open-minded volunteers with a surprisingly wonderful vegan experience.What else ...
we are open to any kind of personality, as long you are really motivated to get things done and have some life-experience (in best case 25+).
For long term volunteers special arrangements can be made.
In your off-time you can do:
* If you are mobile by your own, you can do for sure more things but there is also good public transport...
- hang up at the beach, public pool (30min walk)
- explore the town or make a day trip to Ponta Delgada
- use the indoor slackline and boulder wall
- play dart
- play table tennis or basketball
- explore the surroundings / go hiking
- do yoga, meditate, read, relax in a hammock
- go swimming
- do board or card games
- visit waterfalls or hot springs
- ...
The closest village is Povoação ~ 15 min to walk, where you can find everything you need. But the closest shopping or bar is just ~5min to walk.
BE AWARE: We can't offer a daily shuttle service (:
The best way to get here from the airport is to take a shuttle (10min) or walk (40min) to Ponta Delgada, from where you can take a bus (2h) until "Povoação". Or if you can afford it, take a rental car.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have a pretty good fiber optic connection
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
If they are good with others, as we have one little dog and 5 cats by our self
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day (max 20 hours, 5 days/week)
Feedback (37)
Thank you Thomas for this experience :)
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Thank you Thomas for this experience :)
I recommend her!
I got a chance to meet people from many different cultures, which I enjoyed most of all.… read more
Thankyou for everything! :)
I learnt a lot through the work we did.
Living as a vegan was quite a profound experience (food was delicious).
Working hours were fair & instructions were neat.
The tools were good ! Which isn't always the case in volunteer experiences.
Living quarters were comfy.
Povoação is a cute place although… read more
I highly reccomend him!
Thankyou for your help! :)
I definitely highly recommend him.
Thanks a lot for your help! :)
First of all, I found the place on a really short notice, so big thanks to Thomas for making it work so I could extend my stay on the island! Everything regarding work was very clear, straightforward and organized and even though it was physically demanding I enjoyed it. Honestly, I wanted… read more
She got along very well with the group. I highly recommend her.
Thanks a lot for your help! :)
Thomas is very well organized, the food he prepares is excellent, the venue is amazing. He can also give you a lift to the city centre or offers you his car to go on a roadtrip… read more
Povocao, which is a cutie village, is 20 min walking, but coming back can be hard and keep you in shape!
Thank… read more
Thanks a lot for your help! :)
It was a pleasure to… read more
It was… read more
P.S. They are not as weak as they look, just give them something heavy to do!
Finally, the work is hard but I really enjoyed it! Such an outdoors work out!
Thank you so much guys! And a… read more
The hills are beautiful, you can easily watch the sunset and sunrise every morning,
The toilet and shower were more than good enough, but bare in mind the water is scarce and should try to keep your showers short.
The food was delicious and would recommend it to non… read more
Yes of course the work was quite hard but the food taste so much better after it!!
There were so many kind people and it was just like a big family. I really enjoyed this time. I think it is a great place if you want to learn English or do your first travel experience:)
So don't be afraid… read more
thank you alot for the help, It was a honor to host you.
You are always welcome to join again & wish you all the best!
Thanks for everything thomas