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At the moment in need of gardening (soil prep., plant and sow) and forestry management. Some professional experience is prefered.
Hi!
I'm Jorge, 46, portuguese , living in a 2ha farm in need (mainly) of organic vegetable gardening ,farming and construction skills. Me and my partner, own this farm since 2012 but only live here for the last year. There's lots of fruit trees, big vegetable garden, all organic. Help us making this farm prosper and more sustainable. Be part of this project! :)
Please , keep in mind that is expected from volunteers responsible volunteering and fair exchange as expected from us the same.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
For a start , we're portuguese, in a place where few portuguese are available to accomodate volunteers, its an opportunity to get to know the portuguese culture, country and ways. I like to talk to people from all over the world and exchange experiences.
Help
Help in the garden (weeding, hoeing, planting, sowing, drip irrigation systems, composting), prunning, fertilizing fruits trees and bushes, picking olives, maintenance of forest area (wood, strimming), mainly! Help in the house - painting, small installation and repairs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerAccommodation
Room with single bed. En suite WC with toilet, sink and hot shower(bring your own towel,shampoo etc. please). Can provide a 2/3p tent if you wish. Free of charge washing machine. Meals together. Mainly vegetarian or vegan, no meat, sometimes fish.
What else ...
Situated in a valley with lots of foreign young people from several countries, 500m from the village but no neighbours in sight. River Mondego is close also, 1km, with beaches and possiblility of kayaking. 40km from Estrela mountain ridge, Coimbra and Viseu, 60 and 40km, are the big cities around. Sea beaches of Figueira da Foz (good to surf) and Aveiro 100 km distant easily reachable by train. Daily buses available and train station just 7km apart. Can pick you up!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
All , as long they don't chase cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I wish you the best for the farm!
Thank you men, take care
e a Malva, e o Café! aí Moooça :) saudade jà
Thanks again for everything you teached me! take care
If you're looking for a peaceful place it's the place for you!
I can tell you with clear conscience: If you want to learn about permaculture and Portuguese culture, than you have to visit them.
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I wish you the best for the farm!
Thank you men, take care
e a Malva, e o Café! aí Moooça :) saudade jà
Thanks again for everything you teached me! take care
If you're looking for a peaceful place it's the place for you!
I can tell you with clear conscience: If you want to learn about permaculture and Portuguese culture, than you have to visit them.