Join an off grid permaculture farm in the beautiful magic mountain region, São João Da Serra, central Portugal

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  Descripción

  Hi my name is James, I'm originally from Ireland and currently reside in the beautiful magic mountains (montanhas mágicas) region in central Portugal with my two cats (Bear and Mocha). The area rich in fertile soil, clean water, and many beautiful swimming rivers. The farm is only a short distance from the pristine Teixeira river known for its great swimming spots.
  
  I have recently bought a 3 hectare quinta and am in the process of restoring it to a thriving farm using principals of permaculture. I am learning everyday and would love some help with the project as there is lots to do:
  
  - Developing the land
  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Expanding the irrigation system
  - Land clearing and introduction of more beneficial species
  - Eco construction and renovation of existing stone structures, using materials on the land eg. eucalyptus.
  - Traditional building techniques including clay

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Volunteers will learn skills around growing food & foraging edible plants on the land, simple traditional irrigation systems, simple forest management with focus on reintroduction of native species. My aim will be to show you around this beautiful area, to stunning river swimming spots and view points. The area is rich in a diverse expat community who are regularly hosting meet ups, festivals and gatherings. You will have opportunities to connect with like minded individuals.

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  Ayuda

  I am looking for keen volunteers who can help in a wide range of tasks on the quinta, including:
  
  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Expanding the irrigation system
  - Cooking
  - General maintenance on the land
  - Land clearing and reintroduction of more beneficial species
  - Reforesting the land for native species
  - Eco construction and renovation of existing stone structures
  - Traditional building techniques including clay
  
  Specific skills such as carpentry, building etc would be great but not needed. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and share your ideas will be so welcome.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I am a native English speaker who would like to learn European Portugese.
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  Alojamiento

  Accomodation will be inside a dry and recently re-roofed building. There is also the option to sleep on the land in a tent, or bring your campervan and park up.
  
  Please note conditions are basic, there is an outdoor (covered) compost toilet and volunteers must channel their inner Wim Hoff as currently the shower is cold but pure from spring water. However there is a wood fired outdoor bath, should a nice relaxing bath be needed.
  
  There is a shared communal kitchen and lounge area where you can make food, make a hot drink and chill out. The space has some instruments such as guitar, jambé and cajón for jamming sessions.
  
  In exchange for your help you will be provided with 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and everyone will share cooking duties. If you cook this will be taken off your daily help hours.
  
  Meals are simple, healthy and nutritious veggie dishes, using as many fresh produce from the farm as seasonally possible.

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  Algo más...

  The farm is around 20 minutres from Oliveira de frades, 30 minutes from São pedro du sul (easy bus connections from Porto) and 1h20 from Porto.
  
  On your time off there are many hiking trails in the region, river swimming spots, and a village close by which has 2 cafes and a pretty town square.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Horas esperadas

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week