Land Care Helper in a Quiet Valley (Passing Through, 3h)
The experience
Hi, I'm Hels. Spend a couple of weeks at Myoho Valley, our off-grid, queer-friendly village in central Portugal, helping with the land: gardening, weeding, watering, planting and clearing paths. A lighter 3h role with mornings outdoors and the rest of the day to swim, rest, create or explore.
What you offer
3 hours of help per day
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
A light, flexible role for travellers passing through. Spend your mornings outdoors helping the land, then the rest of the day is yours to swim, rest, create or explore. You'll get a real taste of off-grid community life in one of the quietest corners of Portugal.
Activities & Shift
3 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. A bed in a shared dorm or space for your own tent. Food is not included: you sort out your own meals. When there's a bigger group, we sometimes offer shared meals for €10 a day (3 meals plus tea and coffee). You may be asked to chip in towards housekeeping if needed. Minimum stay 2 weeks. Tasks: gardening, weeding, watering, planting, clearing paths and helping with compost.
Rules
Veggie kitchen\nSubstance-free communal areas\nAlcohol free\nSmoking only in the smoking areas\nRespect the quiet, reflective spaces\nBe kind to our animals\nBe kind, be clear, be respectful