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Searching last minute? We need volunteers from mid April
Hi my name is Jasmine, I am one part of a collective of soul aligned individuals, who are called to co create a nature immersive container for healing, celebration and connection. We are in the early stages of the volunteer program, but my personal experience from hosting volunteers over the last few years, in my previous eco project, means that I am well aware of the importance of valuing the team, making sure that you feel welcome, that you are well fed and that you have a comfortable space (NB: The reviews on WorkAway have mostly come from my previous project, which is situated in the same valley) . I like to be clear in my communication, so that you know what is expected of you in regard to your hours of work and your time off. It is also very important to me that you have a good time and enjoy the beauty of the local area and have some good company. We plan to have work weeks, where we will have a good team of volunteers to tackle the tasks at hand with plenty of help.
This an 11 hectare nature sanctuary, with beautifully constructed eco structures that have been built and lovingly cared for by the late Bob Dixon, who is now no longer with us, after passing into spirit in 2023. We will continue Bob's legacy in good will and collaboration to create a potent container for transformation and connection. In these rapidly changing times, we intend to create a valuable and essential sanctuary, connecting us back to our organic nature, as well a supporting future generations to remember their sovereignty.
If you are called to connect with this magical ancient and powerful part of Portugal and have a heart centred approach to being in service to our vision, which envisions co-creating a magical & holistic nature centre.
We offer a special volunteer exchange if you are nomad with a camper van - we can offer a beautiful rustic comfortable space to work online at prescheduled times. Or maybe you need a space to renovate your van? We have an equipped workshop that can be available to those with experience working with tools. Send me a message for more information.
To the right candidates, we are also interested in some longer term volunteers who are ready to be committed to the longer term vision of co-creating and space holding. Send me a message for more information of the Vision statement.
I am also a bodywork therapist specialising in Shiatsu and Craniosacral therapy open to exchanges. I teach Yoga. embodied movement and Shiatsu.
Portuguese speakers are very welcome as I would like to practice speaking as much as possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers on the project will have the opportunity to learn all about off-grid living, gardening, caring for the land and the trees, irrigation. The land offers tranquility and peace. The local culture here is small agriculture, shepherds, and cheese, and wine making.
There is a regular yoga class just next door in the roundhouse/
We are part of a collective of Eco projects within our region, there are opportunities for volunteers to visit and be involved in work exchanges and community events. Jasmine has 25+ years of experience as a bodywork therapist and somatics teacher.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
This is an opportunity for volunteers to experience off grid living. The tasks involved may include forest management & land management, gardening, eco-building/ repairs and cooking. People who enjoy working as a team and have a reasonable level of fitness for physical tasks and are used to being and working in nature are welcome, please bring work clothes and boots.
We are particularly interested in anyone with skills in woodwork, traditional & eco carpentry, and creative land-based artwork and cob building and sculpture.
Portuguese speakers are very welcome. Please don't feel you need to speak English, I am happy to speak Portuguese.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Definitely open to Portuguese language speakers, as I'm still not fluent and should be at this stage!
Accommodation
There is a selection of accommodation, including round cob houses, a live-in truck, and in the summer months tipis and tents with mattresses and bedding.
What else ...
This place feels very remote and peaceful but has the convenience of being located approximately 5 km from a town called Fornos de Algodres, it offers many shops, cafes, and a railway station with 3 direct services to Lisbon per day ( 3hrs 40 mins). If coming from Porto the motorway ( A25) is linked to our town and takes approx 2 hours by car, or approximately 2 and a half hours by bus to our local towns of Mangualde or Fornos de Algodres, where we can pick you up.
The region is scenic and beautiful and has many ancient and historic sites to see. Within walking/ cycling distance of the project, there are 1000-year-old Visigoth graves carved into the granite rocks. 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmens and Knights Templar chapels. We have miles of peaceful tracks traversing uninhabited regions with the occasional sight of a shepherd and his sheep or a farmer tilling the land.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are open to.volunteers who have their own camper vans. We can offer a special exchange of 8 hours work a week for a flat park up and the use of the facilities: the shower, kitchen, electricity, the internet with a comfortable room to use during certain hours on prearrangement.
Space for parking camper vans
There is lots of flat land to park on which is accessible by a small track ( 200 metres ) that's a little rough in places, I have no trouble bringing my Mercedes Sprinter camper down it.
Can possibly accept pets
We can talk about it, I like to know what type of dog(s) you have, as there are cats on the land. it is also important that the dog(s) is friendly with people.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Poppy
Poppy is a very friendly and calm girl, she is about 10 years old, I don't know exactly her age as she is a rescue dog. She loves to be part of things and loves a stroke.
Poppy
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Our work lime rendering and washing the strawbale roundhouse was rewarding, and there are always other odd jobs that need doing. They are developing a beautiful place here, and are working on many exciting projects which will be great to be involved in in the near future.
It… read more
During my visit I and the other… read more
The first two months I did a variety of jobs. My first weeks were mostly spend in the roundhouse and filling cracks on the inside cob wall, applying finishing layers, a bit of sculpting of the waves and ending with a slip wash. After doing many rough lime render… read more
I personally really enjoyed helping with the final steps of building the cob walls for the roundhouse- it was physical but very rewarding to see progress everyday (and we actually finished the walls in my final days there- what a reward!!!). I also helped with the cooking and gardening. I enjoyed working as… read more
I had so much fun and I only stayed for a week. The work you do is… read more
The work was varied and interesting, I enjoyed keeping myself busy there. I was keen to be involved in some of the construction projects and Trevor was… read more
Our neighbours were trying to steal her away from us ! Thanks Rachel and hope we see you again some day.
We look… read more
We can only say that our time with you filled our hearts and minds with understanding, consciousness and love. Even though our stay was short we profoundly appreciate the way you open your heart and welcomed us.
We helped Jasmine to re-build the new mandala/vegetable garden, planted some interesting and special seeds, cleaned… read more
Amongst many things, I added to my construction skills, learning how to mix limestone cement and point for their beautiful… read more
Jasmine and Trevor are fantastic hosts that really take care of their volunteers. The food and accommodation are above and beyond what you would expect. As soon as we arrived we felt at home thanks to Trevor and Jasmines gentle hospitality.
The work is reasonable, sociable and fair! We helped in the kitchen… read more
And the location is so quiet and nice. I get so much inspiration in there.
Thanks for everithing Trev, Jasmine and Isaac!
I felt really at home and at peace during my time there, and the people from… read more
We loved doing some physical work as well as cooking delicious meals (and a couple of cherry crumbles... ;) ) for the whole group.
The river in Fornos… read more
wish you all the best!
This was my first workaway experience and I think it has set the bar very high.
I stayed at Jasmine's and Trevor's for 4 weeks and as many other volunteers there, I just didn't want to leave.
Jasmine, Trevor, Isaac and everyone at the project are great people with many many talents!
The project itself is very… read more
