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Learn about our organic project in very traditional village in Cernache do Bonjardim, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    english
    A project that aims to combine organic vegetable and animal production with tourism and community work.

    I AM LOOKING FOR A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER, but I also accept volunteers for shorter periods.

    We have officially certified organic vegetable production.
    I need urgent help to clear and prepare the land, as we will be using land that has been abandoned for many years and has been given to us by our neighbors.
    All help is welcome. I can take two volunteers at a time. We offer tents for the summer and a room during the winter.

    Anyone with construction skills is welcome. There are walls and houses to rebuild.
    My farm is located in the middle of the mountains, in a small village with only 8 inhabitants.
    The daily work will be divided between agriculture, animals, construction, and community work in the village.

    I am a natural resources and environmental engineer and was a professor of rural tourism.
    I intend to build a sustainable way of life with this project and a school for those who want to learn to live on the land in a sustainable way.(dont existe yet)

    Sometimes I work as a vegetarian chef at events.

    Other important information:
    -Gay friendly
    - Working hours are from 4/5 h ( one free day) or 6 h (2 free days) per day, we will agree that after the first contact
    - One or two days off
    (work distribution is agreed upon with the volunteer prior to arrival)
    - Accommodation: we have space for you to park your van, or we have tents (summer), and we have a room in the main house (winter). PLEASE NOTE: when staying in the main house, you must respect certain rules.
    - Food: 3 meals per day (based on local food and food produced on the farm)
    - We have 3 dogs and cats

    If we find a long-term volunteer, the tasks will be divided between caring for the animals, the fields, and domestic activities.
    Finally: BE SUSTAINABLE: save water, save energy, be careful with waste.

    Organic methods: Agrobio certified.
    We are part of the “Biolusitânia cooperative” project.

    Internet access available.

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    Um projecto que visa associar a produção orgânica de vegetais e animais à actividade de turismo e trabalho comunitário.

    PROCURO UM VOLUNTÁRIO DE LONGO PRAZO, mas também aceito voluntários para períodos mais curtos,

    Temos produção de vegetais orgânicos oficialmente certificado.
    Preciso de ajuda urgente para limpar e preparar o terreno, pois usaremos um terreno que está abandonado há muitos anos e foi cedido pelos vizinhos.
    Toda a ajuda é bem vinda, posso receber 2 voluntários ao mesmo tempo, oferecemos tendas para o verão e durante o inverno um quarto.
    Qualquer pessoa com conhecimento em construção é bem-vinda, existem muros e casas para reconstruir.
    A minha fazenda fica no meio das montanhas, em uma pequena vila com apenas 8 habitantes,
    O trabalho diário será dividido entre agricultura, animais, construção e trabalho comunitário da aldeia.
    Eu sou engenheiro de recursos naturais e meio ambiente e fui professor de turismo rural.
    Pretendo construir um modo de vida sustentável com este projeto e uma escola para aqueles que querem aprender a viver na terra de forma sustentável.

    Às vezes trabalho como Chef Vegetariano, em eventos.

    Outras informações importantes:
    -Gayfriendly
    - O tempo de trabalho é de 4/5h ( 1 dia de folga) a 6h (2 dias de folga) por dia, a acordar depois do primeiro contacto
    ( a distribuição do trabalho é feita de acordo com o voluntário e acordado antes da chegada)
    - Sobre a acomodação: temos espaço para você estacionar sua van, ou temos tendas (verão), e temos um quarto na casa principal (inverno). ATENÇÃO: ao se hospedar na casa principal, é preciso respeitar algumas regras.
    - Alimentação: 3 refeições por dia ( com base na alimentação local e alimentos produzidos na quinta)
    - temos 3 cães e gatos

    No caso de encontrar um voluntário de longa duração, as tarefas irão dividir se entre cuidar dos animais, campo e atividades domésticas,
    Por último: SEJA SUSTENTÁVEL: economize água, economize energia, cuidado com o desperdício

    Métodos orgânicos: Certificado Agrobio.
    Estamos no projeto “cooperativa Biolusitânia”

    Acesso à Internet disponível

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Self development
    LGBTQ
    Music
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Mountain
    Nature
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a very small village, very traditional and truly Portuguese, volunteers will be able to know, taste and share local traditions.
    We have a lot to teach or share about respect for ecosystems and rural life (from the countryside to the kitchen)
    We can also offer vegetarian cooking experience (I work as a cook on a vegetarian farm on weekends)

  • Help

    Help

    We need your help for the normal functioning of a farm. Treating the animals, growing the vegetables, helps in the reconstruction works, and in this period we urgently need help , because I'm going to teach far away, and I can't stay on the farm every day.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is a private room in our house. Meals are provided by us in the work days (3 meals).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The help is 5 hours daily, 5 days a week. (or we can agree to another arrangement )
    One day a week we can go for a walk outside the farm. There is also the possibility to go to Vilas de Sertã, Ferreira do Zêzere and Cernache do Bonjardim whenever you need. And sometimes to Coimbra and Tomar.
    We have bikes, internet and pc.
    There is a daily bus in the village, and a bus stop for lisbon is very close by.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    yes. but not inside home. i have 2 dogs and 8 cats

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    cabras e ovelhas

    Rila

    Pantufa, Chiquiquito, Miodas, Zargun

Host ref number: 848657547592

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The image depicts a scenic landscape with a body of water, possibly a river or lake, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a clear sky above. The scene is peaceful and serene.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a dirt path winding through a grassy field, flanked by trees and bushes under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts four goats in a grassy field with small white flowers, featuring two white goats, one black goat, and one brown goat, all with collars.
The image depicts a serene landscape with trees, hills, and fog, set against a clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly in the top left corner.
The image depicts three round loaves of bread with a golden-brown crust and white flour coating, nestled in a white cloth with blue stripes.

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