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Social project with animals in the Algarve, Portugal

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    Hello, my name is Svenja and i live with my 10 and more dogs and three horses on a very nice spot at the south coast of Portugal. I looking for help to build some little Projekt and cleaning the horses and help me with the animals. I can’t do not everting by myself. You can stay for free on my land, if you need you can get my second caravan. I have water and electric if you come with your own Van. You can stay just for min 2 weeks or if you like also for longer:) please bring experience with dogs and horses with you.☀️
    Happy to see you ☀️🌸

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I live 26 minutes to the ocean and you can get very nice experience.. thou will be in the middle of the nature. you will get in the way a better understanding with animals, or your own dog or horse. I will show you lovely places, beaches or events. You are always welcome to come with me for a nice adventure;)

  • Help

    Help

    Take care of animals and help with some projects on my new land. Experience with dogs and horses. Desire to be in nature and like a simple life.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    you will get basic food and a nice place to sleep.
    You can stay in a caravan or tent :) or if you come with your own van you get a amazing place with proper sea view:)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Very close to super nice old city’s and in the middle of the naturepark. Nature pure

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    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

    can come with vans and motorhomes. Should not be a truck.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Horses, 🐴 dogs

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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