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Hello! I'm António, I live in Ponte da Barca and I'm looking for someone available for a special volunteering role, divided into three main pillars: Home: The main focus will be to help with day-to-day tasks in my home, such as: Gardening Tidying up books and objects Small cleaning and general organization Association: I'm also the president of a local cultural and artistic association. If you have an interest or experience in areas such as theater, dance, yoga, workshops or other creative expressions, there's room for you to share ideas or collaborate on specific activities — Events: I occasionally organize themed dinners and parties, and it would be great to have support in the preparation and creativity for these moments of socializing and celebration.
I live 3 km from Ponte da Barca, a small historic village in the north of Portugal that is part of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the only National Park in Portugal.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Plant care
Culture
Movies & TV
Pets
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Performing arts
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Astronomy
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Dancing
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Ponte da Barca is a beautiful historic town in the north of Portugal and is part of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, just a few kilometres away. Other historic towns, such as Arcos de Valdevez and Ponte de Lima, are just 5 and 18 kilometres away respectively. There is a diverse cultural offering in the region, especially in the spring and summer, with large, free outdoor musical and multidisciplinary events. The association I run also regularly offers theatre shows and dance classes.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Three main pillars: Home: The main focus will be to help with day-to-day tasks in my home, such as: Gardening Tidying up books and objects Small cleaning and general organization Association: I'm also the president of a local cultural and artistic association. If you have an interest or experience in areas such as theater, dance, yoga, workshops or other creative expressions, there's room for you to share ideas or collaborate on specific activities — Events: I occasionally organize themed dinners and parties, and it would be great to have support in the preparation and creativity for these moments of socializing and celebration.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am Portuguese (mother tongue), I communicate easily in English, and also a little in Spanish.
Accommodation
I have a house situated in a very beautiful location, with a garden and some land for fruit trees and vegetables. Attached to the main house I have an independent studio, with bedroom, bathroom and a small kitchen and living room under construction. The workawayers' accommodation is independent, spacious and comfortable.
What else ...
Transport from Porto is very easy, either by train to Braga or by bus directly to Ponte da Barca or Ponte de Lima. I have a car and if necessary I can pick it up in Braga or Ponte de Lima.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a small music recording studio and some instruments (guitar, bass, piano, cajon...). Musicians and other artists are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
