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

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi, and welcome to my workaway profile!
  
  
  I am Luca, 43 yo mixed race, half Italian half Philippino.
  In the past 4 years, since moving to Portugal, I have been learning how to craft a new lifestyle, after getting myself a 5ha magical piece of land, hidden in a small valley, between the mountains of the Serra de Estrela in central Portugal. I live surrounded by plenty of native forests, now recovering from some devastating fires back in 2022.
  
  I grew up and studied in Rome, and after living in Dublin, London, Bali, and extensively traveling in Europe and Asia, I tuned into a strong call to leave the increasing toxicity of the cities, so I searched, found, and bought this farm, and I am slowly creating my dream place.
  
  I am drawn to Nature, striving to work with her, focus on what I truly want and enjoy from life. So far has bee a wonderful journey to learn how to be self-reliant and engage in practices that will set up free from a society who wants us depending on their services and goods.
  
  I enjoy solving problems while minimizing the creation of them. I craft my days between several projects, wether they are within the perimeter of the farm or outside.
  I am passionate about electronic music and not only, and this brings me to collaborate with local creatives, giving birth to alternative culture events. So feeding the fire of art expression and creative output is something I thrive for.
  Most recent addition to my hobbies is a wood turning lathe, and a set of tools to carve spoons, and plenty, plenty of ideas that slowly materialize
  
  I live with 5 other wonderful creatures, two dogs Soul and Serra, and the sweetest three cats called Tommy Luna and Sienna, plus 3 fluffy unamed chickens.
  
  If you are curious you can check us out on Instagram, ask us for the link
  
  
  - Who are we looking for -
  
  For this season 2024, we are mostly full. Meaning I can always find a place for the right candidate. Mainly look for skilled voulnteers (carpenters, builders, permaculture practitioners, all with experience please) to be joined by other volunteers with other or no skillset, but (and pretty much essential) a strong willingness to learn and get your hands dirty.
  
  You must be independent and mature, well organized and proactive. I work full days and weeks, hence not always can allow time to hang out, but this said, I value the importance to connect with our volunteers, and consciously find the time to spend together, whether is a walk, a meal or excursions to friends or neighbors for a meal and a drink.
  
  We expect you to be clean and tidy, honest, hardworking, and genuinely interested in helping and learning. This is also the mindset you will be welcome with once here.
  
  I will genuinly go the extra mile for the right person, but I won't tolerate those who take the mickey and who are only looking for a free holiday. If you have some experience with work away/volunteering you will surely understand! :)
  
  I live in a remote area, 900 meters up a beautiful mountain: Gonçalo is only a few km away, and the next city, Guarda, is 35 min drive.
  
  Belmonte, another little town is also near. Having your own transport is best, but not essential as we often meet friends who also host other volunteers, so there will be occasions to socialize. We regularly go to Guarda, often stop for a coffee or a beer, and you are welcome to join the ride : )

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  There will be plenty of occasion where I can share what we learned, both theorically and practically.
  I like to give space to your skills and creativity to as long as you would like to give it a go, there will be enough room to take initiative and express yours!
  
  Expect anything related to sustainable living, gardening and plants, foraging, building, DIY, fermentation, food processing and preservation, arts and crafts, music and djing and who knows what else! The list is long and ever growing.

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  Ayuda

  5 hours - 5 days a week (food + accommodation in exchange)
  
  Food garden
  - plant seedlings, plants and trees, this is ongoing until end of April.
  - weeding watering, and general land management all throughout summer.
  
  Building (there is a long list of building projects)
  - vermicompost toilets, outdoor showers and WC, bar/kitchenette, pizza oven, gates.
  - improve accessibility around the land, maintaining paths and building new staircases/steps
  - bell tent platforms with railway sleepers, + outdoor minimal kitchen within a pergola structure.
  
  Land (according to experience and time of the year)
  After the wildfires, our most recent mission is to help the land recover well and quickly, this involves:
  - clearing the land from dry and burned wood
  - gathering fire wood for the winter months
  - cutting/pruning trees
  - landscaping
  - general land management
  
  Note:
  1. Tasks depend on seasons.
  2. Regarding hours and days, I am flexible, which means that if you want to help in the afternoon rather than in the morning, we can always work something out, but normally we do morning shifts, 7-12 or 8-13. But again, full flexibility on it!
  
  Extra note : )
  
  Please make sure you are in a good physical and mental space before deciding to offer your help.
  I do my best in scheduling jobs in the shade when we can and when we have.
  And also, if you are going through a breakup, couple challenges or are not in your bestest shape, please do apply, but make me aware of your challenging moment.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Fluido
  Italiano: Fluido
  Portugués: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I am happy to share my knowledge of Italian and fluent English a my modest Portuguese.
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  Alojamiento

  - Our set up -
  
  I have been volunteering all around the world, so we truly understand the importance of providing a space that is clean and comfortable for you to enjoy your stay. And that is what you will receive.
  
  The project is still at it's early stage, but I can guarantee you:
  
  - Beautiful and remote spots with breathtaking views where to pitch your tent (I will provide tents, beddings, mattresses)
  - Spots where to park your van
  - A caravan with a fridge and a double bed. (when available)
  - Compost toilet and a solar passive shower
  
  
  - Meals -
  You will be able to organise all your meals, from breakfast to dinner. There will be occasions where we can share a meal over a weekend, or head out for a Pizza and a beer in the closest village, or visiting friends.
  You will have your weekly budget for food and you can sort your groceries out. If you won't have a car here, we'll plan the weekly trip to the market together.

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  Algo más...

  Surroundings
  
  Lots of trails and river beaches
  Nearest river beach: 13 min drive
  Manteigas and lots of sightseeing possibilities: 30 min by car
  Guarda: 20 min by car
  Belmonte: 20 min by car
  Village with a few cafes and small supermarkets 10 min drive

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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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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Yes!

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Yes, we can have campervans and motorhomes on our land.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Horas esperadas

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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