Non-Profit School Alpedriz, Portugal

5.0
(15 reviews)15

Come help us with garden design, river clearing and tiny houses

Help a sustainable project
14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Hello! We are in the beginning phases of creating a Circus School and Permaculture Garden at the edge of a small Portuguese Village. It is a mix of hard work, beautiful nature & fun and laughter with the locals. At the moment we are clearing land and constructing tiny houses. We need strong, people who can operate a strimmer, help dig a drainage system, paint outdoors, hack monster plants, sand walls and don't mind getting muddy and dirty!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 22 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit School

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting international travelers
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Immersing in the local culture
  • 9 Creating true social impact
  • 8 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 14 3. Good health and well-being
  • 11 4. Quality education
  • 5 10. Reduced inequalities
Karina

Germany

5

The school is an extraordinary place, I loved to see the passion Flame has for the school, how much hard work she puts in the thing she truly loves is amazing. We did some special things like a fire show or a trapeze class. Flame was very excited and openminded to integrate different hobbies, passions or little skills from volunteers. I loved the corn thins with hummus for the snack:) We were allowed to hear music and talk while working, the working hours were very fair. Flame was always carrying about our well being. The place is very peaceful and it was nice to exchange a lot :)

about 2 months ago

Collin

United States

5

The whole experience was absolutely incredible. Flame was an amazing host and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcome in her home. The work was varied and interesting and hours were always respected. We were also able to go out on several outings to local towns to get immersed in Portuguese culture. We even got the school lessons! I would absolutely reccomend this opportunity to anyone looking to do meaningful work with amazing people!

3 months ago

Anna

United States

5

I had such a wonderful time at the school and am so thankful for this experience! Flame is a lovely, kind, and fun person to be around and a great teacher. I enjoyed the work as it is rewarding to see progress throughout your time there. The nature surrounding the place is so beautiful with a park and walking trails nearby. I will miss this experience and little village and Flame and the other volunteers!!!

4 months ago

Freya

United Kingdom

5

This was my first time volunteering and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, it felt like a home away from home. the school is a magical place. Flame is warm, welcoming and inspiring, she taught us some the school skills, drove us to see places in the surrounding area, invited us to join a BBQ with her friends, and so much more, I truly felt included and accepted the whole stay. The gardening was sometimes hard work but very rewarding, the sunsets, fire flies made it even more so! I had the best time and I hope to return ✨

5 months ago

Lynn

Netherlands

5

This was my first ever volunteering experience and it was absolutely incredible. Flame is a wonderful host; she is kind, open, caring and so much more. The second we got there we were all welcomed with open arms and I immediately felt comfortable. All the tasks were well manageable and varying from garden work to sanding, assembling furniture or painting. It was very nice to do one task in the morning and switch to another task after a snack break. Flame took us on trips in our free time which made for amazing adventures with the other wonderful volunteers. Love you all, obrigada<3!!

5 months ago

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