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Description
Hello everybody!
I am Thomas from Belgium, welcome.
I'm trying to give you here a good impression of what you can expect at my place. So please take the time to read the profile completely, in best case before you message me.
When you contact me, please mention:
- for what timeframe/dates you want to come
- how flexible you are and
- why you think you would be a good fit.
If I have the space and also think you would be a good fit, you will get a bunch more information :)
Cheers
Thomas
PS I keep my availability up to date:
- green: I have at least one more place free, but maybe not for the whole month.
- yellow: I do not plan that much in advance, or have only some days available.
- red: I have no availability at all.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As I am not a local, I can't offer you a Portuguese, cultural exchange by my self. Still need to build up my Portuguese, in return I can exchange with English. We can take time to visit the older town here in the Algarve and special spots.
Help
I moved in August 2021 in a house which was empty for some years. So I need help with renovation task, and mostly create a big garden.
Things to be done:
- plastering
- painting
- 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 chicken/pig stable
- making a kitchen garden
- buis irrigationsystem
I recommend to bring your own working gloves and good workingshoes are also a good idea.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
Sleeping:
- there is one studio with a kitchen. Please keep it clean by your self and make your bed every morning.
Bathroom:
- at this moment there is one shared bathroom in the main house
Kitchen:
- there are two ready to use kitchens, one in the studio and one in main house.
- Usually I cook twice a day for lunch an dinner (from Monday to Friday).
- please keep the kitchens clean, I don't want to feel like your mother ;)
- on the weekends you have to organize your food by your self (it's not included)
In generall, I do not offer coffee, milk, lot's of fruits, liquor, crisps, chocolate, ice cream or similar things, but you can buy/bring this yourself if we go to the supermarket.
- If you smoke, please only outside but not in dry area to prevent fires, no smoking inside, also not "at a open windows" in your private room and always collect your cigarette butts!
What else ...
I am 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
- hang up at the beach (40min drive)
- explore the town or make a day trip
- explore the surroundings / go hiking
- do yoga, meditate, read, relax in a hammock
- go swimming in my pool
- do board or card games
- ...
The closest village is Messines ~ 15 min drive, where you can find everything you need. But the closest bar is just ~1h to walk.
BE AWARE: I can't offer a daily shuttle service (:
If I go to town or bar, you can always join me
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.
Can possibly accept pets
No cats, my dog doesn'like them so much. Dogs are welcome, if all vaccinations are up to date and likes other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
