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Come help in our renewable forest and off-grid retreat centre on the Rio Mondego, Villa do Mato, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we are looking for help planting, feeding animals, change over of the guests houses, helping in the kitchen, and mowing lawns We have a lovely 30 hectres private Quinta (small holding farm and retreat centre) on the Rio Mondego, central portugal There are 4 houses and a pool / outside jacuzzi and gym. grants to plants original species trees. For recreation you can relax by the river, ride motorbikes, paddle board, or visit the local area. Sometimes there are parties and gatherings down the valley as there are alot of other places with volunteers nearby. Single people welcome, or couples even better.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Events & social
    Plant care
    History
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    You can learn about living off the grid , permaculture, you will live in a beautiful place by the river with animals.

  • Help

    Help

    Sharing shopping and cooking. Cutting the grass and planting/ weeding. Stacking wood for the winter.helping in the kitchen. change overs of the houses.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Nice container houses. open kitchen and hot showers

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are very open to older travellers as well as younger. You will not be working super hard but will have lots of time to enjoy yourselves

  • 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 host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fast internet everywhere and inside and outside spaces you could work

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Nice van parking spaces here and hot showers by the pool

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have 4 dogs and 4 cats as well as poultry and goats.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    prince

Host ref number: 342933315221

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