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We are a family (2 "adults", 1 kid with 4 years and big boy with 15)
Together with the Grandparents and two more lovely friends we share the dream of our own land and are at home for 15 years in Aljezur. We are lovely and caring people, living off grid since many many years with our dogs and garden. We are experienced in outside living and building up new places. Got our own land 4 years ago and now getting a unique chance to build up something truly meaningful.
Since many years Steffi is working at the donkey sanctuary in Aljezur, where are hosted 9 to 15 Donkeys
This year we got gifted (!) the Donkey- Sanctuary.
We are having now this lovey Donkeys and offering time to spend, hikes and children Activities to help the donkeys feed themselves and for us to have a small living from it.
This year, everything had to change, and we had to leave the "old" farm where the donkeys had found a home for the last 20 years.
Now we are on the move.
We had a place that we called our Summer-home , but very unfortunately we need to move from there again, as the owner has decided to ask for more rent than we are actually able to pay.
So now we are a nomadic donkey farm — and thanks to our wonderful community, we got offered some places where we can move to in the summer to keep up with our donkey-human experiences.
In the meanwhile, we really need help to start building our new donkey shelter on our own land!
We are running a crowdfunding and got quite some starting help — but now we need people who want to support us!
This is what we are looking for:
People that like to be pioneers and start a project from scratch for the purpose to keep this donkeys save and warm and create they new home.
First phase i to clean an prepare the land. Moving our personal und natural things, organizing the land, creating spaces out of wood and a little chicken shelter from clay. Helping hands are needed everywhere, experience with building, using basic wood tools or gardening tools would be great but its ok if you are happy to learn about. Also we will need regular help to build fences and move the donkeys from place to place. And as well help to care for them, be with them and connect.
So we need people that can stay in tents or come with they own motorhome.
Come bring your skills or come to learn from us.
We live in small self-build houses and caravans with a tiny little community off grid.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Books
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Writing
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Camping
Fitness
Nature
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Aljezur is a biotope of different people and cultures, offers a wide range of social events and other offers that can serve personal development.
Absolutely loved for its amazing nature, wonderful beaches and surf!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Right ow, we would love to find experienced helpers for building simple structures from eucalyptus, pinewood and other local materials or some very simple clay work. Helpers might need to use tools for woodwork, agriculture ect.
If you are not interested in building, you can help in the veggie garden, take care for our kid, cook and keep the kitchen tidy.
We want people who are not afraid of the dark :)
As we are sharing our personal spaces (that are quite small) like our kitchen -living-room we appreciate very much people that can be in they own space sometimes.
The In-the-forest-kitchen is in Process and there will be more spaces created to be together and enjoy.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Tents or your own motorhome
What else ...
Aljezur is 20min walking distance.
We are happily offering rides to the very close by beaches and support you as long as our car is functioning :)
We have bikes you can use!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
any size more or less
Can possibly accept pets
We have dogs and cats and chickens. And donkeys of course :) So only if your animal-partner can cope with all that.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The work was light and enjoyable—cleaning and feeding the donkeys was easy and fun, with plenty of flexible… read more
They have stayed for more than a week at our donkey shelter, doing such a wonderful job with the donkeys and at the farm. They gave so much love and joy to me and the longe- eared friends, helped in anything needed and gifted a beautiful painting to our farm. Independent and happy people!
Thank you!
We recommend coming with 2 people… read more
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The work was light and enjoyable—cleaning and feeding the donkeys was easy and fun, with plenty of flexible… read more
They have stayed for more than a week at our donkey shelter, doing such a wonderful job with the donkeys and at the farm. They gave so much love and joy to me and the longe- eared friends, helped in anything needed and gifted a beautiful painting to our farm. Independent and happy people!
Thank you!
We recommend coming with 2 people… read more
We only met shortly and I hope we meet again :)
He was very kind and attentive, conversations with him where super interesting, very independent person. He shared his wood-working skills and build us a composttoilet. We absolutely enjoyed his presence.
Thank you! Welcome any time!
The hosts are very sweet and warm hearted, i felt at home easily. The mad max back to basics DIY vibe was something I really appreciate, seeing how an idea and place can grow with simple means and a good attitude. I also… read more
