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Welcome!
We seek volunteers who are deeply motivated and prepared to invest their energy in both hands-on tasks and active participation within our community, along with a basic knowledge of English and organizational abilities. You should be prepared to engage in various activities including gardening, vegan/vegetarian cooking, cleaning, overall maintenance.
***From May on we are looking for a person having at least a bit of experience in gardening, preferably permaculture.***
Preferred stay 5 months, but 3 would be ok too. Of course we can have a talk beforehand to make sure we are on the same page!
At the moment we can only offer this volunteer spot, please contact us only if this seem the right spot for you!
About us:
We aim to support the development of human potential by dance, arts, meditation, being in nature, sharings, classes and workshops. We try to integrate our learning about ourselves into our daily lives. We value a communal living, share meals, conversations, art, knowledge, and life.
Our space is used by groups and individuals for various retreats, classes and weekly events for example:
Dance (Contact Improvisation, contemporary dance, Gaga), ecstatic dance, somatic practices, sound healing, meditation, heart sharing, theatre improvisation, clowning, drumming, singing circles...
We are located in the Natural Park of Arrábida, surrounded by hills in a beautiful landscape. The tranquillity and energy brings a sense of peace that allows rest and regenerate. Forest and mountain walks can start right from the house.
Stunning beaches are a 15min drive away. Rock climbing possibilities near by.
The towns of Palmela and Setúbal are nearby, and from Lisbon it is possible to get here in 45 min by public transport.
Our communal kitchen is vegan/vegetarian and mostly gluten-free. Our vegetables and fruits come mostly from a close by farm which grows organic, and some from our own garden!
We are a drug-free zone (this includes alcohol and weed).
As a volunteer, you can use the dance studio whenever there is no event happening or core members are needing it. You can take part in all the events and classes happening here. Most of the times for a reduced price, depending what the organizers decide.
***Let´s connect so creation and growth can happen!***
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Finding a space where your skills are welcomed. Sharing vegan/vegetarian cooking skills.
Besides learning how to handle tools, machines, we want to empower you to change things and not just accept if something is broken. (On a very practical level: you don't need to throw the toaster away just because the plug is broken ;-) )
And we dance, research about human development and try to connect on deeper levels.
Help
We are now especially looking for someone who can support us in researching ways of fundraising, and launching a shares selling campaign for our cooperative. Also need for a "handyman" with skills of building, repairing and maintaining our buildings.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Very small single or double rooms.
You can also come in your own van or with your own tent.
What else ...
We are located in the valley of Natural Park of Arrábida, surrounded by hills and beautiful woods. The tranquility and energy of the surroundings brings a sense of peace that allows rest and regeneration.
The towns Palmela and Setubal are nearby, and from Lisbon it is possible to get here in 45 min with public transportation.
You can enjoy nature walks, visiting neighboring towns or Lisbon, beautiful beaches nearby, cultural activities.
Sometimes we enjoy doing things together. Dancing, meditation, forest walks, workshops, beach time, etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
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I arrived here to help build the new dance floor and by the time I left, I had taken part in multiple ecstatic dances, jams, classes, and other events, on the very wood I drilled together with my friends.
This is a place of transformation where energy is always moving… read more
She supported us in cleaning, cooking, renovating and building. She easily learnd to handle tools and wood. And she supported with words, texts and creative graphic design.
Welcoming newcomers and making them feel at home.
She came for a month and stayed two. What… read more
It's a place where you can explore dances, nature and differents kind of works.
You can meet a lot of beautifull people in their workshops!
This Is home for me and I'm Shure that I'll come back again!
In her calm, soft and clear way she supported our project a lot. Simply by her presence and as well through her work. Be it renovating, cooking, cleaning - she was always a greatand creative help.
Thank you for that! Hope to see you again!
I'm so gratefull for the people I met there, the team is great, welcoming, caring. The place is obviously beautiful, I loved the surroundings, nature, hills and old mills, the castle of Palmela, etc...
It's an intense and lively place. I… read more
