Help build arty geeky musical community near Aljezur, Portugal

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  Description

  We live 5 km walking from some awesome beaches in South West Portugal.
  
  Building an arty geeky musical community on 2,5 hectare in a natural park. Plenty of things to help with, e.g.
  - building and fixing stuff in and around the house
  - keeping the place clean and organized
  - playing with the kids
  - gardening
  - making trails
  - set up new spaces
  - cooking (mostly vegan)
  - make art from scrap metal
  - build a new improv kitchen
  - setting up a basic music studio
  - geek out on Hitchwiki and other sites
  - no solarpunk here yet, but very interested
  
  Anything between 1 and 4 people.
  - Kids are around about half the time.
  - There's plenty of space for vans.
  - Mid term plan is to build a community.
  - We often have guests, also thru other platforms such as Trustroots
  
  Last minute and shorter periods such as one week are easier to organize. It is preferable to agree on a shorter period and extend it, or you come back later.
  
  We don't have a separate kitchen yet and the shower in the cabin isn't working yet.
  It would be great if you can help build a semi-outdoor kitchen, e.g. if you have construction skills like tiling or plumbing.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You can learn about healthy vegan nutrition. And some unhealthy as well, such as chocolate cakes and burgers.
  
  You can learn languages.
  
  You can learn about hospitality exchange networks.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  There are lots of things to do. Here are some ideas, some simple, some quite elaborated:
  
  Kids:
  - games
  - handicraft
  - lego
  - play soccer
  - figure out how to make a soccer field
  - speak Portuguese with them
  
  Gardening:
  - dig
  - plant
  - trimming trees
  - set up an irrigation system
  - clearing up the land, cutting, collecting
  
  Inside and around the house:
  - dishes
  - laundry
  - cooking (vegan)
  - plumbing, e.g. help us figure out how to connect a dish washer
  
  Fixing, constructing stuff:
  - insulate a small wooden house
  - build a compost toilet
  - improve the water system and filters
  
  Music:
  - make music
  - set up a small music studio
  
  We understand that as a volunteer, your time and availability may be limited, and we appreciate any amount of time you are able to contribute. We don't have any specific time expectations and are grateful for whatever time you are able to give." (thank you GPT)e

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hebrew: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Limburgish ( Limburger): Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Bambara: Beginner
  Russian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  we love languages and it's nice to not speak English all the time gostaríamos de melhorar o nosso português
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  Accommodation

  We have various options for hosting:
  - inside a warm house
  - cabana/hut
  - camper
  - tent
  
  Availability depends on who's around.
  
  We'll (almost) always have proper internet with wifi access.

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  What else ...

  We're close to trails.
  
  There are many amazing beaches nearby.
  
  There is very limited public transport.
  But it is very easy to hitchhike in this area.
  
  Uber might work in this area now.
  
  May be able to pick up from the bus stop in Aljezur, but can't guarantee.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet works and you can usually find a good spot to work.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space. May even be able to arrange some shadow and electricity. Wifi is available near the house, 4G works well in the back of the field.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Some pets are okay but no dogs.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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