Help us with our wood project on Pico island at the Azores
The experience
We are looking for people who enjoys working with their hands and would like to be involved in a very practical woodworking project available from 15th October to 15th November 2026.
We are preparing the wooden cladding for one of our houses, using the traditional Japanese technique of burning and treating wood, known as Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi), and then installing it as a ventilated façade.
Previous experience in carpentry is not mandatory.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, 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!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are looking for someone practical, reliable, physically active and genuinely interested in getting involved — someone who enjoys learning by doing and takes pride in making things with their own hands.
Activities & Shift
When you are not working with us, there is plenty to discover on Pico: hiking, swimming, diving, whale watching and exploring the volcanic landscape of the island.