Join our non-profit forest school and spend your days outdoors in Marvão, Portugal

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  Description

  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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  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
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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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  Registered charity

  This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

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  Projects involving children

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

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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, Monday to Thursday 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!

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent

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  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.

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  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.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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