Strong arms and good sense of humour welcomed to help around the house in the Algarve, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Christine, Cândida (Christine's daughter) and Daniel (Cândida's husband). Christine has lived in Portugal for the last 48 years running several businesses, from which she is now retired. We have 2 half-hectare plots in a large valley in the foothills of the 'barrocal'. Over the years we have built up a veritable organic 'food forest' with a large orchard (~30 different species and one amazing tipu-tipu tree!), an olive grove, several carob trees and a medium sized veggie patch. The ocean is 25 minutes away by car (no easy public transport) but the national train line is a 5 minute car-drive away, there is plenty to see within biking distance (typical Algarve villages, hills, etc).

    In general we do not receive volunteers in August and December. The remaining months depend on our needs and availability. We strive to keep this information updated on our host calendar.

    At times we host and teach Permaculture Design and Agroforest courses.
    For workaways volunteering with us during the period of a course we may offer scholarships.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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
  • Help

    Help

    We need some strong arms and good sense of humour to help with a variety of small-holder tasks around the house and holding. In June/July Carob picking, in Sept/October olive picking. Year round veggie garden weeding and mulching, firewood cutting, pruning, fence building, house painting, irrigation system maintenance. Fully automatic irrigation, shady orchard, sunny veggie garden.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner

    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

    Full bedroom and shared bathroom available in a separate house on the same property. Internet, wifi and access to own mini kitchen and lounge.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Knowledge Exchange on fruit and veggie gardening in warm climates, irrigation design, water management, permaculture, agroforestry, agroecology, yoga, living in the south of Europe. Close by to beaches, genuine Algarve local villages (Alte, Paderne). 30 min from the old moorish capital of the Algarve (Silves) with red sandstone castle and cobbled streets. Local fresh markets sell local fresh sheep cheese, great fish and local fruit and veg. Local specialities of cakes and tarts made with dried figs, carob and almonds.

  • 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

    The connection is relatively good and we have wifi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5

Host ref number: 881982999212

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