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16 Mar 2024
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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
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
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
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am motivated to teach you Portuguese. And to learn more English and other languages
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
