Organic farm, near Tábua, in Center Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    At the moment in need of gardening (soil prep., plant and sow) and forestry management. Some professional experience is prefered.

    Hi!
    I'm Jorge, 46, portuguese , living in a 2ha farm in need (mainly) of organic vegetable gardening ,farming and construction skills. Me and my partner, own this farm since 2012 but only live here for the last year. There's lots of fruit trees, big vegetable garden, all organic. Help us making this farm prosper and more sustainable. Be part of this project! :)

    Please , keep in mind that is expected from volunteers responsible volunteering and fair exchange as expected from us the same.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    For a start , we're portuguese, in a place where few portuguese are available to accomodate volunteers, its an opportunity to get to know the portuguese culture, country and ways. I like to talk to people from all over the world and exchange experiences.

  • Help

    Help

    Help in the garden (weeding, hoeing, planting, sowing, drip irrigation systems, composting), prunning, fertilizing fruits trees and bushes, picking olives, maintenance of forest area (wood, strimming), mainly! Help in the house - painting, small installation and repairs.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room with single bed. En suite WC with toilet, sink and hot shower(bring your own towel,shampoo etc. please). Can provide a 2/3p tent if you wish. Free of charge washing machine. Meals together. Mainly vegetarian or vegan, no meat, sometimes fish.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Situated in a valley with lots of foreign young people from several countries, 500m from the village but no neighbours in sight. River Mondego is close also, 1km, with beaches and possiblility of kayaking. 40km from Estrela mountain ridge, Coimbra and Viseu, 60 and 40km, are the big cities around. Sea beaches of Figueira da Foz (good to surf) and Aveiro 100 km distant easily reachable by train. Daily buses available and train station just 7km apart. Can pick you up!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    All , as long they don't chase cats.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    25 hours maximum

Host ref number: 789493161518

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