Help us restore the natural ecosystem to our land in Atalaia, Portugal

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  • Last activity: 17 Jan 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family improving lands passed onto us by our ancestors. We wish to restore some of the natural scenery and ecosystem and build a community based on sustainability and companionship;

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    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

    Learning of the Mediterranean small village life;
    Sustainable construction;
    Cosy and educational area to relax in the way of life.

  • Help

    Help

    There is help to be given in the construction or maintenance of property structures;
    Collection of resources;
    Aid in the projects being worked on at the time;

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Tents;
    Shared bedroom;

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We will be mainly doing tasks in the fields and several eco-projects;
    The surrounding area has several green spots, with beautiful trails. There is a bigger village with a public pool, accesses and transportation 10/15 min away by car.
    We are near the Tejo River and there are beaches 15 minutes away by car.
    We can provide a bike.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    The access is done through a 100-metre dirt road. If the vehicle is not too heavy or has 4x4 traction, it should pass just fine.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have our own pets and a herd of goats grazing at the site every day. Our animals handle others, albeit your animals are not aggressive or reactive to other animals or people.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 711857315963

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