Organic farm help by the sea in the Algarve, Portugal

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  Description

  We have a 16 hectare organic farm by the sea in Lagos, Portugal. We need help with:
  
  Fruit trees, vegetable garden, chickens, goats, sheep, farmyard birds and animals.
  
  I am looking for a person or people to stay 6-12 months+ with the following experience:
  
  - Fruit trees
  - Irrigation
  - Growing vegetables
  - Farm animals
  - Construction
  
  Ideally with an interests in:
  
  - Permaculture
  - Soil regeneration
  - Orchards
  - Goats and sheep
  
  Our main activity is growing over a thousand fruit trees farm animals and vegetables.
  
  Our aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible and farm in a morally responsible manner, placing value on our environment above profit. We are situated on the river and only 3km from the beach in Lagos. Available nearby amenities include boating, kiting, surfing, fishing. The site has water from a well and beautiful river and sea views. Our farm is 8 km from the amenities of Lagos City and 2.5km from the village facilities of Odiáxere. It’s on the banks of the estuary of the Ria d´Ódiaxere and 2km from Alvor lagoon, which is a magnet for kite surfers. It is quiet, surrounded by nature, fresh air, wild olives, an estuary. Activities include wild swimming, fishing, and gathering shellfish in the river. This location is good for water activities, surfing, kite surfing, walking and cycling with a new Via Verde (Green Route) to Lagos.
  
  REFERENCES ARE REQUESTED.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Explore local villages and towns.

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  Help

  Requested work time is 3 hours per day, 5 days per week. Some fruit and vegetables provided from our gardens plus rice and dried beans. You must cook your own meals and buy your groceries. Laundry facilities, and hot shower provided.
  
  A) Regular daily tasks (obligatory):
  1. Water the vegetable garden.
  2. Water the orchard.
  3. Feed and water chickens, ducks, geese, goats, sheep and dogs.
  4. Clean and maintain equipment.
  5. Weeding and cleaning the orchard.
  6. Processing firewood.
  7. Cutting grass.
  8. Maintain irrigation systems.
  
  B) Small projects (occasional):
  1. Harvest olives.
  2. Tree planting.
  3. Vegetable planting.
  4. Art projects.
  
  C) Large Projects (voluntary):
  1. Build a pontoon for a 5-8 meter boat.
  2. Build shelters for tools, bycicles and seating areas.
  3. Build dams for rainwater storage.
  4. Build a clay pizza oven.
  5. Taipa building (traditional clay building method).
  6. Build a website for the project.
  7. Build bunk beds.
  8. Start beehives.
  9. Build a sauna.
  10. Build a circular house.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Indonesian: Beginner
  Russian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish and a little Russian and Indonesian.
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  Accommodation

  There is log cabin 8.2m x 3.5m with electricity with one bedroom (sleeps 2) including a kitchen-dining room shared with campers.
  
  There is a bathroom block with toilet, sink and a hot shower. Sleeping mattresses, bedding, and tables and chairs provided.
  
  Vegetables are provided from our small vegetable garden. Laundry facilities are provided. Buy and cook your own food, and cooking facilities provided. There are shops & markets within a 3km cycle.
  
  Open fires are prohibited by law in summer.

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  What else ...

  There is a public bus service from Odiáxere to Lagos.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available. Standard mobile phone data networks are available.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Any size van.Electricity and water available on site.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 15 hours a week

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