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Description
The Setting
We are located on Portugal's Silver Coast near São Martinho do Porto, a 5-minute drive from the famous bay and daily local produce market. The climate here is pleasant year-round, with mostly mild, sunny winters. The property spans half wild brushland—a quiet sanctuary for local birds and wildlife—and includes a spacious main house with a saltwater pool.
The Project
We are in the process of launching a low-density rural tourism business. The property consists of a main house, five independent tiny houses, and an old traditional windmill that we are restoring into a livable space. Alongside rentals, we will host health, sports, and retreat seminars focused on fitness, nutrition, surfing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
Lifestyle & Environment
When not working, we enjoy active living—playing Padel tennis, hiking, swimming, and cooking or baking with fresh local ingredients. We are looking for someone proactive and motivated who appreciates a high-quality living environment, wants to get things done efficiently, and enjoys a healthy, balanced lifestyle. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Enseignement
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Aide informatique/internet
Garde de maison et d'animaux
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Centres d’intérêt
Technologie
Culture
Vie en van
Films et télé
Ferme
Soin des plantes
Musique
Histoire
Bricolage / artisanat
Art et design
Livres
Langues
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Architecture
Astronomie
Camping
Sports d'équipe
Nature
Activités en plein air
Cyclisme
Randonnée
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Cultural Exchange & Learning Opportunities
Cultural Exchange & Community
Local Portuguese Life: You will experience daily life on the Silver Coast, interacting with locals at the daily market in São Martinho do Porto, trying regional foods, and exploring the surrounding historic towns, coastal paths, and landmarks.
Multicultural Environment: Living and working on-site brings together locals and international volunteers, creating a natural environment for sharing languages, cooking styles, and life experiences.
Language Practice: You will have regular opportunities to practice Portuguese with local tradespeople, market vendors, and neighbors.
What You Can Learn & Experience
Property Management & Leadership: You will gain practical experience in coordinating team efforts, organizing daily workflows, and guiding short-term volunteers.
Building & Sustainable Restoration: Hands-on experience with light construction, maintenance, and the restoration of a traditional Portuguese windmill and rural tourism property.
Gardening & Land Care: Practical learning in Mediterranean/coastal gardening, pine tree management, and land stewardship.
Sports & Wellness: Opportunities to engage in an active lifestyle, including Padel tennis, surfing, hiking, and participation in our health, retreat, and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) seminars. -
Projets impliquant des enfants
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L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum
Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.
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Aide
The Role
This is a paid position (minimum wages of 5,- € per hour and free accommodation) for at least one full season (starting in November) to help us maintain the property, coordinate on-site help, and prepare our business and seminar events for launch. But we are also interested in shorter stays for a specific project and offer the same minimum wages for every hour as well.
Main Responsibilities:
Gardening & Groundskeeping: Brush cutting, pruning pine trees, weeding flower beds, and overall land maintenance.
Property Care: Cleaning and maintaining the main house and tiny houses to a high standard, as well as assisting with event setup when seminars are hosted.
Building & Restoration: Assisting with ongoing maintenance and light construction/restoration projects around the property and windmill.
Volunteer Leadership: Onboarding, guiding, and instructing short-term volunteers—explaining the property setup, daily routines, and task expectations.
What We Expect:
High Standards: The property is high quality, so we require someone who is naturally clean, organized, and detail-oriented.
Leadership & Communication: Ability to guide others clearly and patiently, taking initiative to keep team tasks moving smoothly.
Mindset: Proactive, mentally involved, hardworking, and reliable. You should take true ownership of the tasks assigned.
Environment: A respectful atmosphere is essential; we prefer a calm environment free of coarse language.
Commitment: Completion of agreed-upon hours and tasks. Speaking Portuguese is a major advantage.
Experience: Preferably, you have previously worked as a gardener or in wood construction, and are physically fit and handy with general maintenance.
Application Status: Please note that due to high application volume, we are currently gathering applications for the winter season and reviewing them in batches. We will not be making immediate final decisions, but we will keep candidates updated on their status.
Initial Contact & Position Selection: When you message us on the platform, please explicitly state whether you are applying for the Long-Term Lead Position or a Short-Term Volunteer Stay.
Email Communication: After our initial contact through the platform, we will provide our email address so you can submit any additional details or background information.
Selection Steps (Long-Term Lead Position):
Profile review and initial message exchange.
Scheduled video call for shortlisted candidates.
A 1-week trial stay on-site to ensure mutual compatibility before committing to the full season.
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Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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Hébergement
Primary Housing: Most likely, you will stay in a medium-sized caravan on the property, equipped with an indoor bathroom and shower, along with access to an outdoor toilet.
Alternatives: Depending on the number of volunteers on site, accommodation may be in a camper van or, on occasion, a spacious tent.
Shared Living: You will be living alongside other volunteers most of the time. -
Autres infos...
What to Do in Your Free Time: Local Highlights & On-Site Amenities
On the Property
Sports & Wellness: Access to an outdoor unheated swimming pool, an infrared sauna, workout weights, bicycles, a volleyball set, and beach tennis gear.
Relaxation: Plenty of quiet spots throughout the garden and grounds to unwind, read, and enjoy nature.
Local Highlights & Surroundings
São Martinho do Porto: Famous for its sheltered, shell-shaped bay—ideal for swimming and water activities.
Praia do Salgado: Right nearby, offering dramatic coastal views and great walking trails.
Nazaré: World-famous big-wave surfing spot with a vibrant seaside culture.
Caldas da Rainha: The main local town for shopping, culture, dining, and broader sports facilities.
Culture & History: Close to historic landmarks, including the medieval walled town of Óbidos and the historic monastery in Alcobaça.
Public Transportation
Train & Bus Connections: São Martinho do Porto has a train station and regular bus service, making it easy to travel to nearby towns (Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, Óbidos, Alcobaça) and explore the region without a car. -
Informations complémentaires
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Accès Internet
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Accès Internet limité
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Nous avons des animaux
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Nous sommes fumeurs
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Familles bienvenues
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Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
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I worked mostly with Lucas, the property manager, and it was truly a joy. It often felt more like spending time with a friend than working. Lucas and Bárbara made me feel … read more
I loved the fact that other workaways were here at the same tim. I met lods of lovely people who became my friends. During my stay I was able to walk around, bike around, play pedal tennis, surf, play guitare, listen to some quality music, watch some good films, use the sauna and … read more
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I worked mostly with Lucas, the property manager, and it was truly a joy. It often felt more like spending time with a friend than working. Lucas and Bárbara made me feel … read more
I loved the fact that other workaways were here at the same tim. I met lods of lovely people who became my friends. During my stay I was able to walk around, bike around, play pedal tennis, surf, play guitare, listen to some quality music, watch some good films, use the sauna and … read more
Leonardo stayed at our property from the 30/08 until the 20/09.
During these days he helped me a lot with maintenance work around the property and also for a deck building project we started together.
We shared great moments in work, training (BJJ) and around the table.
He lived in a tiny house during his … read more
It's also a very good place with a lot of things to visit around the house
Really the pictures of the house and the surroundings doesn't do it justice, you have to go and see for yourself :)
Jan is a calm and intelligent guy, we had a lot of fun joking around and spending time together, going on roadtrips to nearby towns, parks and cafes, morning walks … read more
I would have liked to spend more time with him because we also had … read more
Although young, he's extraordinarily well-mannered and pleasant to be around. Because of his kindness and gentleness, we could focus on having fellowship with each other and work became just a part of it. He performed every given task with … read more
So what I learned is that it’s better to set a clear standard right in the beginning instead of let things go their way and complain afterwards. Also it’s better to work alongside a … read more
He offered me to stay at his place which is a beautiful finca surrounded be pure nature.
I skipped my previous plans and spontaneously spend five days with Jan which I totally enjoyed. We had nice walks along the beach, met very nice friends, got … read more
