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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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Help around our family home and vineyard while exploring Portugal, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo

I am English and moved to Portugal 3 years ago after working in finance in Luxembourg, I am semi-retired and building a family estate for me and my family. I am restoring a private vineyard on the estate, as well as landscaping the surrounding ......

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Stay with us close to the world's most stunning beaches in Machados, Portugal

Hello, We are a retired couple with an old farm in need of restoration. We have done up the house and have a 2 bedroom apartment for family and friends . It has a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom with all new appliances including a dishwasher ......

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Permaculture food forest and care for the animals near Pedrogaõ Grande, Portugal

Let's just get right into what in the world exactly are we trying to do here: In 1988, a book was published titled "Permaculture - A Designer's Manual," and towards the end of chapter 12, it talks about species of plants that can stop the spread of ......

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Experience our sustainable off-grid life in Vila do Mato, Portugal

Sebastien is from France originally and lived in Switzerland then Indonesia where he met Felicity from Uk. We moved to Portugal 5+ years ago with our original cat Odin traveling around in a truck searching for the dreamland, we found it and now work ......

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Share our family life, enjoy horse-riding and much more in Barao de Sao Miguel, Portugal

Bom dia, hello, we are a small family , mother Béatrice 42, father Ambo 37 and two girls Mina 12 and Noémie 9. Some years ago we decided to leave the Northern Europe to live in the South of Portugal ( Algarve) and it s 2,5 years now that we live ......

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Small quinta while slowing down and connecting with nature in Vilela, Central Portugal

Hello, My name is Jurrie (67). I’m originally from The Netherlands but live in the Beiras/Central Portugal full time for many years. Recently sold our holiday park where we have hosted many volunteers over the years (see reviews until 2023). Now I ......

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Come help in our renewable forest and off-grid retreat centre on the Rio Mondego, Villa do Mato, Portugal

Hi, we are looking for help planting, feeding animals, change over of the guests houses, helping in the kitchen, and mowing lawns We have a lovely 30 hectres private Quinta (small holding farm and retreat centre) on the Rio Mondego, central portugal ......

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Help with gardening, animal care and various handy projects in our valley near the west coast of Alentejo, Portugal

We are looking for helpers to build our new sheep barn, care for the sheep, and help set up the garden for the new gardening season… We’re happy if you bring skills or an interest in life here 🙂… We’re happy if you plan to stay with us for at least ......

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Help us with some DIY projects and daily life in Sertã, Portugal

We are Robert and Asheba, in 2020 we left Holland to retire in Sertã , we have a cat she enjoys roaming our and our neighbours- land. Our three grown up children live and work in The Netherlands. One project that was offered is Cambridge English ......

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Help welcome for young family and farm near Castelo Branco, Portugal

UPDATE: LOOKING FOR HOUSESITTERS FOR 22ND OF MAY UNTILL THE 2ND OF JUNE Hello dear readers, Welcome! My name is Steef, and I live in the countryside near Castelo Branco. My children and I share a piece of land in a peaceful, natural setting. My ......

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Join our summer tribe and take part in contributing to our vision in Gonçalo, Portugal

Hi, and welcome to my workaway profile! I am Luca, 45 yo mixed race, half Italian half Philippino. In the past 4 years, since moving to Portugal, I have been learning, and I still am, how to craft a new lifestyle, after getting myself a 5ha ......

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Learn new skills and explore the local villages in the beautiful Beira Litoral, Portugal

Hi ,my name is Alex I am Portuguese ,my husband Julian is English and we live in a large slightly rundown 18th century manor house near to Anadia in the centre of Portugal with our extended family of 21 dogs, 15 cats and 5 Guinea pigs and we have ......

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Come and gain experience of sustainable practices with our family in Algodres, Portugal

We are a family of three. Kayley, Rick and our son Martin. We have lived in Portugal since 2018 but come from The UK. We moved here to start a family and live more sustainably. We always have plenty to do so if you’re looking for a long stay or ......

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A syntropic farm and garden experience , good food and comfortable living in Tomar, Portugal

We are an international couple in our early sixties. We live on a farmstead in the Ribatejo area of Portugal, 5km from Tomar. We have travelled, worked, and lived in many parts of the world but have now decided to settle here since 2020 and to ......

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Transform the education in my city, teaching in nature and creative ways in Vestiaria, Portugal

Hi, I'm Margarida,a mom full of big dreams to transform the education in my town. I have a project of nature activities for children, where a small family community meet together every month to play free in the woods. Now i'm starting a journey to ......

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Welcoming help with our home and garden near Lagos, Portugal

This is our family home. When coming to stay with us you will feel part of the family and enjoy the genuine warmth of Portuguese hospitality. In the mornings we need help cleaning our home and around the property. If you're good at gardening or ......

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Enjoy a nice time at our home and support our art residency near Porto, Portugal

I am a Portuguese living with our two kids Tilda and Ivo at a wonderful place close to Porto. Architect born in Porto, I lived and work in Paris and Berlin for 10 years. Together with my family we decided to dive into a new adventure here ......

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Restore our beautiful quinta in Marvão, Portugal

Hello! We are Rosie and Sam, we live in a beautiful old Quinta in Marvão in the Alto Alentejo, Portugal. We are raising our two girls while also renovating and restoring our house to its former glory, and also maintaining the land and growing our ......

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Discover mountain family life while exploring Cabril, Portugal

We are a small family living in the mountains of northern Portugal. Our home is surrounded by forest, stone terraces, water streams, and quiet nature. It is a peaceful place, but also remote, so the people who come here need to enjoy simple mountain ......

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Help around our peaceful household and enjoy pool and countryside in Antanhol, Portugal

We live in a peaceful village 7 minutes by car from Coimbra. We love exercising and argentine tango. I am vegan, and my wife is vegetarian. We love healthy nutrition. We are a bit introverts, a bit extroverts and we care about people. Next to the ......

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Help with collaborative projects and pet sitting in a green valley in Central Portugal

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Come and help our loving family in São João Dos Montes, Portugal

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Help us out on our beautiful piece of land in the Algarve, Portugal

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Help at our quinta in Casais da Boavista, Portugal

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Work and learn about organic farming near Tomar, Portugal