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We'd like to welcome 2 volunteers aged 18 to 30 – for the end of May and month of June 2026.
We are a forest school for young children aged 2 – 12 years old, and are part of a non-profit organization that takes care of an 8ha farm, in Portagem - Marvão. We strongly believe that education in nature is best for human health and the health of the planet, and we also value free play and creativity very highly. We are located near the border with Spain, in a multicultural region with an amazing landscape and culture. We value community and are constantly working to build bridges between traditional and new ways of living.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beyond all you will learn about forest school methodology, with us you can also learn how to make Portuguese and vegetarian food, learn Portuguese and Spanish, and experience local theater, Iberian percussion, clowning, drawing, knitting, permaculture, and bioconstruction. Sometimes, we invite other teachers / artists and friends, and you would be able to learn other skills from them, if you wish.
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Help
As a volunteer with the forest school, you will be accompanying 11 children alongside two forest school leaders. The day starts at 9.30 and finishes at 3,45, Tuesday to Friday and consists mainly of free play in our magical forest setting. Tasks may include: spending time with a small group of children on an activity they have chosen to do, such as clay activities or building; being present so that children can play freely and safely; setting up or clearing away tasks; helping with walks; swimming in the springwater tank : ) . You will always do activities with the other leaders. As the school is a forest school it is always held outside, although we have a cabin with a log burner for bad weather days. You should definitely enjoy being outdoors, it is a fantastic bit of outdoors to be in!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
A private room in a shared house.
From September to June, monday to thursday the lunch is provided and shared with the children. On the other days there is a kitchen available and ingredients and/or stipens will be provided.
What else ...
In the local area you can go on beautiful walks, swim in a big, almost-wild lake, you can taste new flavours made with local and organic products and take part in a variety of cultural events throughout the year. There are also a number of regular local markets, selling local and artisanal products.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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