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Welcome to our rural tourism project on Portugal's Silver Coast near São Martinho do Porto! Our nature sanctuary features an unheated pool and infrared sauna. We are restoring an old windmill and setting up five tiny houses, while hosting health, surfing, and BJJ seminars. We enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle—hiking, swimming, Padel, and local food—and look forward to welcoming proactive, like-minded people.
25 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Between 18 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are launching a low-density rural tourism project (Casas de Campo) on Portugal's Silver Coast, located just five minutes from the sheltered bay and daily produce market of São Martinho do Porto.
Our property spans half wild brushland—a natural refuge for birds and local wildlife—featuring an unheated outdoor swimming pool, an infrared sauna, five tiny house rentals, and an original traditional windmill soon under restoration into a livable space. In addition to guest rentals, we will host health, sports, and retreat seminars focused on fitness, surfing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
We are offering a long-term, paid position for at least one full season (as well as occasional short-term volunteer stays) to help us maintain the land, upkeep the accommodation, and keep daily operations running smoothly. We live an active, healthy lifestyle centered on outdoor sports, fresh local food, and quality work, and we are looking for proactive team members who value structure, responsibility, and peaceful living in nature.
Main Tasks & Activities:
Land & Gardening Maintenance: Brush cutting, weeding flower beds, pruning pine trees, and general groundskeeping across the property.
Property Care & Cleaning: High-standard cleaning, turnover, and upkeep of the tiny houses, as well as assisting with event setup during retreat seminars.
Building & Restoration Assistance: Helping with ongoing light construction, repair tasks, and the restoration of the old windmill.
Volunteer Leadership (For Long-Term Lead Role): Onboarding, instructing, and guiding short-term helpers on daily routines, property setup, and assigned tasks.
Shifts & Work Structure:
Hours and tasks are agreed upon in advance based on seasonal needs and the role (long-term paid vs. short-term volunteer).
For the long-term role, the arrangement starts with an initial video call followed by a 1-week trial stay on-site before committing to the full season.
Cleanliness & Order: Our property and accommodations are high quality. We expect you to keep your living space (caravan/campervan) and shared outdoor areas exceptionally clean, tidy, and well-maintained.
Respectful Environment: We maintain a calm, peaceful atmosphere. We are sensitive to coarse language and expect respectful, clean speech from everyone on site.
Reliability & Ownership: We value proactive people who take true mental ownership of their responsibilities, communicate directly, and complete their agreed-upon hours efficiently.
Property & Equipment Care: Treat all tools, equipment, and relaxation facilities (pool, sauna, sports gear) with care, ensuring everything is cleaned and returned to its proper place after use.
No pets & no smoking!
