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We are seeking a volunteer to help revitalize the exterior area of a family-run inn. The activities include organizing the parking area, removing debris, small visual improvements, and supporting creative ideas to transform the space. We are looking for someone proactive, physically capable, and interested in contributing to a transforming environment.
20 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent Portuguese
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This is a volunteer program for those who want to experience something real inside a family-run guesthouse.
The guesthouse has existed for almost 40 years and is going through a challenging period.
More than helping with tasks, the proposal is to participate in this process—contributing to the improvement of the spaces and closely following the behind-the-scenes of a family business.
⚠️ It is important to be very clear:
This is not a hostel environment.
The guesthouse mainly welcomes workers and travelers passing through, that is, many guests stay for a short time and come only to rest. Therefore, it is not a space with constant social interaction. The routine tends to be quieter, more peaceful and practical.
On the other hand, the experience here happens in another way — closer, more real and more connected with the territory.
You will have direct contact with me, who has already lived experiences of exchanges, volunteering and travel, and today I am proposing to help my father with the guesthouse. There is a very close exchange, with openness to conversation, learning and joint construction.
On weekends and free moments, there is the possibility to experience the region more deeply:
– get to know the historic city
– go on hikes and nature outings
– participate in activities such as rappelling (with my group of friends)
– explore a slower pace and a connection with the surroundings
This is not a “ready” or tourist experience — it is a real lived experience, with its challenges and also with a lot of space for exchange, autonomy and learning.
We are looking for someone who understands this context and who wants to be part of this moment with presence, responsibility and openness.
Activities are mainly focused on the outdoor area of the guesthouse:
– Removal of debris and organization of the parking area
– Cleaning and basic maintenance of the outdoor areas
– Support in organizing materials and proper disposal
– Painting of elements (drums, external walls, simple structures)
– Support in visual improvements to enhance the space
– Possibility to develop small creative interventions (art, simple landscaping, etc.)
🕐 Working hours:
Approximately 4 per day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off.
Schedules can be adjusted according to weather and type of activity (prioritizing cooler periods for physical activities).
– Commitment to the agreed activities
– Respect for the family environment and guests
– Organization and care of the spaces used
– Clear communication in case of questions or difficulties
– Smoking inside the guesthouse and use of illicit drugs on the premises are not allowed
– Avoid excessive noise during rest hours
– Flexibility and proactivity are essential
⚠️ Important:
This vacancy primarily requires physical effort and strength, and may be directed to men. But there is also an artistic and creative part, directed at both.
We are looking for people with responsibility, autonomy and willingness to contribute in a practical way.
