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Join our artistic home close to the small historic town of Ponte da Barca, Portugal

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am Portuguese (mother tongue), I communicate easily in English, and also a little in Spanish.

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 712812291461

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