Maintain a property & garden in a former Algarve fishing village
The experience
Seeking a collaborator for 16 flexible hrs/week curate indoor living spaces, revitalize outdoor structures and plant fruit trees together. You will help shape our little green space.
Perfect for digital nomads. Private room and pool included!
What you offer
16 hours of help per week
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 23 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
What to Expect
This experience has no rigid shifts or micromanagement; you manage your own time across 16 highly flexible hours per week, leaving your days entirely open. In exchange, you get a private room, peace and quiet, and pool access. It is the perfect setup for slow travelers needing a tranquil, reliable space to focus or unwind.
Your Day-to-Day Life and Impact
A typical day fits your own routine and pace. You will work on a mix of light housekeeping, painting fences, light pool maintenance, weeding, and planting new trees. Your efforts will help shape our little green space
Important Information About the Position
We are close to Olhão city centre, making supermarket runs quick and easy. The house is right next to the protected Ria Formosa National Park and close to the beach. You can easily catch a ferry from the marina to barrier islands like Armona or Culatra. If you love wildlife, you can even volunteer at RIAS(https://www.rias.pt). We look for self-motivated, respectful individuals who appreciate a calm household, sustainable living, and teamwork.
Activities & Shift
The workflow is completely fluid and designed with the digital nomad or slow traveler in mind. There are no rigid, early-morning shifts or clock-in times. Instead, we structure the 16 weekly hours through peer-to-peer collaboration based on how our days naturally unfold.
This structure ensures you have long, uninterrupted blocks of quiet time during the day to focus entirely on your remote job, explore or relax by the pool.
Rules
Quiet Hours and Workspace Respect
Maintain a peaceful environment between 22:00 and 08:00 to ensure everyone gets quality rest.
Respect co-working spaces by keeping voice levels down during typical remote working hours.
Keep video calls or phone conversations confined to your private room or outdoor areas when others are working.
Property and Pool Care
Use plastic or durable outdoor drinkware around the pool area; glass is strictly prohibited for safety.
Conserve water and electricity responsibly, as we are working toward an eco-friendly permaculture footprint.
Shared Spaces and Cleanliness
Clean up after yourself immediately in the kitchen, including washing your own dishes and wiping down counters.
Keep your private room organized to a basic standard, and assist in maintaining the tidiness of the communal living zones.
Community and Lifestyle
No unauthorized overnight guests are permitted without prior discussion and agreement.