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Description
We are Olga and Alvaro. Together with our dalmatian Nina we live in the small, calm island of Santa Maria. We grew up in the Netherlands and Uruguay, respectively, after living in the prairies of South Dakota and Minnesota for 16+ years we have now made our home in the Azores. Currently we both work part time, remotely. Good food, hosting friends and family, and exploring the Azores and its outdoors activities are some of our favorite things. We are proud and grateful for having two major projects and hosted travelers for over 1.5 years. We have been super impressed by the work of the volunteers, and enjoy their positive, creative energy every day.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Pets
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Animals
Outdoor activities
Beach
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural Exchange 🌍
We love connecting with people from all over the world — and even though we’re not always on-site, we make time to get to know our volunteers, share stories, and support your stay. You’ll also get a real taste of rural Portuguese life in this quiet corner of the Azores, far from the crowds. If interested, you can experience Olga's life- or neurographica coaching sessions, or other creative activities such as Portuguese tile painting, basket weaving, water color painting and more.
Help
Dog sitting
Gardening
Painting: Help on both the interior and exterior.
General tasks, including maintaining the garden and cleaning up.
We welcome anyone with a willingness to learn , contribute, work and live independently .
Cultural Immersion: Experience the cultural heritage of Santa Maria Island, from local traditions
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Guesthouse with bathroom, kitchenette and balcony. Walking distance from the village's mini mercado, bar (with amazing coffee) and hiking trails.
What else ...
If you want to spend time with our sweet, energetic dog, contribute to our project, enjoy the Azores' natural beauty, and engage in personal growth, reach out to us. We're eager to welcome you and share this experience.🌿
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi is available. Both Alvaro and Olga work remotely and understand this concept.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Nina (4 years)
Our little dalmatian
Coco
Peacock
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From very first moment, they welcomed us very warmly and showed us plenty of places around the island. Olga and Alvaro are such a lovely couple, always kind and helpful, Nina is very a smart, well behaved lovely dog🫶🏼🐾
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From very first moment, they welcomed us very warmly and showed us plenty of places around the island. Olga and Alvaro are such a lovely couple, always kind and helpful, Nina is very a smart, well behaved lovely dog🫶🏼🐾
The renovation project on… read more
Thank you, Edoardo and Patrick for your help!
It was a wonderful time, thanks in part to the freedom they gave me in the volunteer work, and I also had the opportunity to explore the beautiful island of Santa Maria.
I also had the pleasure of spending a few lovely days with Nina, their loyal… read more
The work was relaxed, and we’re really grateful for the total flexibility you… read more
Thank you Dory, for sharing your… read more
