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Help at a new riverside eco-village in Nelas, Central Portugal

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DISPONIBILIDAD

  2026 

 Estancia mínima: Al menos una semana

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    This ecovillage land is held by a cooperative and is slowly being shaped by the people who live here.

    We are currently 9 adults and 8 children, organizing ourselves through a sociocratic structure where decisions are made by consent.

    We are in the process of becoming legally established while already living and building the project step by step.
    Our intention is to regenerate the land and at the same time explore what it means to live in more honest and connected ways with ourselves, with each other, and with nature.

    If you want to know more, you can visit guardarioshcooperative.com

    Our Approach to Visitors:

    We are experimenting with a different way of hosting.
    We don’t separate between volunteers, guests, or workawayers. We see everyone as a visitor.
    Instead of fixed expectations, we take time to understand each other. When you arrive, we will talk about what brings you here, what you need, and what you feel you can give.

    We try to meet each other in a relational way rather than a transactional one.
    This means we don’t measure things strictly in hours or money, but look for something that feels fair and supportive for everyone involved.
    At the same time, we are honest that this project depends on contributions in time, energy, care, and also financially. If you are interested, we can share openly about our situation.

    Before you leave, we take time again to reflect together. You can then decide for yourself how you would like to contribute.

    Before You Apply

    To understand if we can host you, we ask you to answer a few questions:

    1. When and for how long would you like to visit
    2. Do you have your own accommodation, and if yes, what kind, if not, are you okay staying in a tent
    3. Do you have the financial possibility to contribute to food
    4. Please introduce yourself and share why you want to come

    This helps us feel whether it’s a good moment for both sides.

    Food and Shared Spaces

    We share a vegan kitchen.
    No animal products, caffeine, or processed sugar in shared spaces. You are free to have your own preferences in your private space.

    Agreements and Boundaries
    (for more infos check the website!)

    No alcohol or recreational drugs on site unless agreed as part of a group process. No smoking on the land, only on the road outside. We ask for respect for the space, the people, and the different rhythms here.

    Longer Stays

    If it feels right for both sides, staying longer for weeks or months is very welcome.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Enseñanza
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Mantenimiento general
  • Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de las NU
    Fin de la pobreza
    Hambre cero
    Salud y bienestar
    Educación de calidad
    Igualdad de género
    Agua limpia y saneamiento
    Energía asequible y no contaminante
    Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
    Industria, innovación e infraestructura
    Reducción de las desigualdades
    Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
    Producción y consumo responsables
    Acción por el clima
    Vida submarina
    Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
    Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
    Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Natural building
    Off grid living
    Community dynamics
    Sociocratic governance
    Gardening
    Authentic communication
    Language
    Community Life
    Unschooling

  • Au pair

    Ayuda au pair

    Este anfitrión está buscando ayuda Au pair.

  • Proyectos con niños

    Proyectos con niños

    En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    People come here for different reasons, and we stay open to that.

    Some are curious about this way of living and want to experience it, maybe even looking for a longer stay or a place to belong. Some want to learn or bring skills and share what they know. Some are traveling and looking for a place to land for a while. Some come to slow down, reconnect, or simply be.

    All of that is welcome

    Daily Life and Contribution:

    Life here is a mix of practical work and shared living.
    Depending on the season, this can include gardening and watering, building and maintenance, taking care of shared spaces, and spending time with the children. There are many children here, and they are very much part of daily life.

    We are also open for creative and artistic contributions and welcome art to emerge on the land.

    We don’t expect you to fit into a fixed role. We will find together what feels meaningful and possible during your stay.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Alemán: Fluido
    Inglés: Fluido
    Francés: Principiante
    Portugués: Principiante

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
    Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    At the moment, we live quite simply.

    We can offer 2 bell tents with beds, additional camping tents, and space for your own tent or van.

    We don’t have indoor accommodation for visitors right now.

    There is also a big blue yurt, which is our shared space for gatherings, movement, and events.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    500m of riverfront to explore and enjoy. walks across the land.
    Many river beaches (praia fluvial) in the area. In 40min drive you can be up high in the serra da estrela mountains for hikes with magnificent views, in about 1 hour drive you can reach the city of Coimbra.

    Nelas is about 10min by car and has all shops, laundry, supermarkets, pharmacy, cafés and a small weekly vegetable market. There is also a hiking path leading to Nelas.

    Every weekend there are different monthly markets in different villages in the area, where the local community gathers to offer their crafts, food, art, performances etc.
    Many people have their own farms, permaculture or community projects, so there is a lot of networking possible.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    We have electricity for several laptops in the common house with a seating area and simple desk space. It can be suitable for computer work but not calls. Calls could be done by mobile phone elsewhere. There is good signal almost everywhere and we can at times share a Wifi router if needed for working, organizing, planning.

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    There are a few flat spaces with some shade.

  • Podría aceptar mascotas

    Podría aceptar mascotas

    Please ask first.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

  • Mis animales / mascotas

    Mis animales / mascotas

    pickle

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 721666267489

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