A woman is crouched down in a garden, picking leaves from a plant with green and red leaves, wearing a blue shirt and a colorful scarf.
The image depicts a group of goats in a fenced area, with a few standing on a hill and others grazing in the grassy field. The scene is set against a natural backdrop.
The image depicts a greenhouse or garden area with a variety of plants and trees, featuring a wooden fence and a stone wall, surrounded by a lush green landscape.
The image depicts a dog standing in front of a body of water, with a grassy area and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor scene.
The image shows a chicken coop with a fence and a gate, featuring a group of chickens and a rooster, surrounded by a grassy area with trees and bushes in the background.
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Join my large family and help with DIY, gardening and eco projects near Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My name is Madalena, I am passionate about taking care of the land, people and cooperative projects with focus, passion and pleasure. I live on a 2ha plot of land, 8 people from my family live here. It is a space that receives an education project. We have a dog, chickens and goats. A wood oven, a space for group dynamics, living spaces and workspaces.
    We have a vegetable garden, some baby fruit trees and many woodland trees!
    We live 1km from the city of Caldas da Rainha, we have some bicycles that can be used to transport to the city. We live a few kilometers from some of the best beaches in the country. Foz do Arelho Peniche and Baleal. And we gather friends and family with some regularity in this space, which can be a good opportunity to meet people and get to know the Portuguese culture. We are a Portuguese family open to new cultures.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    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

    Our space is 1km from the city of Caldas da Rainha, a city with a lot of culture and art! In our space we gather with some regularity meetings of family and friends. What an excellent way to get to know the Portuguese language and culture through gastronomy and conviviality! In the summer we organize bonfire nights with music and conviviality for friends and family! We live close to the best beaches in the country such as Foz do Arelho, Peniche and Baleal (world famous for surfing).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We welcome volunteers who are motivated, interested and curious about collaborating with the vegetable garden and gardening:
    - in the preparation of beds in our vegetable garden;
    -create an irrigation system;
    - take care of baby trees;
    -clear the spaces in the forest.
    -help with land clearing machines. plant and sow
    Construction:
    -Someone with knowledge or curiosity in building a dry bathroom;
    -Rebuild our greenhouse; -Make small arrangements in the wooden constructions already started;
    -Construction of a mobile chicken coop
    Taking care of animals, some maintenance care for the space around the house, cooking and bringing magic through art are welcome.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Portuguese: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am motivated to teach you Portuguese. And to learn more English and other languages

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is in tents, close to a conventional toilet and hot shower, where you can also cook your meals. We offer tents, mattresses and bedding for your stay

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In free time, the volunteer can enjoy a walk in the city of Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos and participate in some cultural activities in the region. A spa town with a lot of history, a beautiful park and a square full of fresh products. You can enjoy the beach during the bathing season, there is a free bus that takes passengers from the city of Caldas da Rainha to the beach at Foz do Arelho. And enjoy bike rides around the region.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 449844187442

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The image depicts a group of goats in a fenced area, with a few standing on a hill and others grazing in the grassy field. The scene is set against a natural backdrop.
The image depicts a greenhouse or garden area with a variety of plants and trees, featuring a wooden fence and a stone wall, surrounded by a lush green landscape.
The image depicts a dog standing in front of a body of water, with a grassy area and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor scene.
The image shows a chicken coop with a fence and a gate, featuring a group of chickens and a rooster, surrounded by a grassy area with trees and bushes in the background.
A woman is crouched down in a garden, picking leaves from a plant with green and red leaves, wearing a blue shirt and a colorful scarf.

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