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Help with organically re-building a house and community space on the top of Benfeita, Portugal

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

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    I'm in the last bits of reclaiming a xisto building on the highest point of Benfeita, Arganil.
    The only space left that has to come alive is the kitchen (5×7), where the 270cm table can hold 10 people. All kind of skills are needed and can be explored. We do 2 to 4 markets a month for funds and networking. Also we do roadtrips when people need stuff being transported in the sprinter. When the weather gets better maybe more markets and festivals will be visired.Time is measured by the sun and work is regulated by the moon. The oranges need picking.
    The idea is that: When people eat together, they communicate, form transactions and alliences.
    Everything is possible is my motto and I look for people who'll give me a hand to bring the dream into reality. There is room for all kind of activities, small workshops, shared living, theater, music.
    I prefer long term stays and open minded people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    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

    I speak 5 languages, am traveled, slightly mad ,direct, down to earth, a builder/ organiser/ marketman /hiker
    /talker/ dreamer/ cook. I share my experience with pleasure. It's all in the moment.

  • Help

    Help

    What I'm looking for in a workaway is a good conversation while doing whatever happens on a day. Things a guest would be doing depends on once's interrest and skills. There is everything to do, from building a terras to painting windows, make marmalade from the 2 trees, walk through nature, go party...

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Indonesian: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a private attic with bed and basics, communual use of shower, kitchen, washing machine etc.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are lots of people from all over in the area. Think peopleskitchens, parties, concerts, traditonal & free markets!, circles for sharing or music, river beaches, all kinds of personal development activities, beautiful views, hikes, waterfalls, you can find rides easy, visit Coja, Arganil, Tabua, Serra d'Estrela and much more.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Vans can be parked on the general parkingfield down in the village only.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Maybe a dog, rabbit, or bird but not a cat!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 343596653322

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