Homestay São Jorge, Portugal

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Help maintain a traditional Madeira homestead (garden & animals)

Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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WP Safeguard
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Some of the tasks may include: - Taking my English bulldogs for their daily walks (feeding, bathing, grooming); - Feeding and moving my dwarf goat daily; - Gardening, landscaping and cultivating vegetables. - Cleaning and organizing; - Maintenance & renovations; - Taking videos for social media; - And most importantly enjoying your time on this beautiful island.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 18 and 60 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Learning about sustainability
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
Stephanie

Mexico

5

My 1st volunteering experience was an adventure in itself! 🏔️ I got involved in all kinds of projects, from carpentry and giving spaces a makeover to gardening. the home kind and always willing to help n share a the home of himself, u can feel the amazing energy, harmony also great music here! So grateful for the genuine connections and memories shared with all✨ Highly recommend if u love nature, enjoy physical work and getting your hands dirty🍃 Be ready to embrace the unexpected and keep communication flowing! This chapter in Madeira will live in my ❤️ 4e, obrigado por essa experiência🙏🏼

15 days ago

Szonja

Hungary

5

I spent 3 weeks at the home, and I had a wonderful time! Nabil encouraged us to explore the island and gave us enough free time and support to do hikes, sightseeing ect. He is a really kind host, you can have interesting conversations with him! I'm really glad that I could share this experience with 2 other volunteers, they also made my trip even more fun! I think the work depends on the season, as for me I think it's more than fair, and actually most of the tasks are pretty fun! Feel free to reach out if you have more questions!:))

17 days ago

Paula

Germany

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I had a great time. Nabil is a great host, he was always open for feedback and very patient with explaining the work that needed to be done. I was able to decide at what time of the day I wanted to work and I still had lots of free time to explore the island. The location is very remote, but Nabil often gave me a ride to places that I wanted to explore. I would definitely recommend this experience!

about 2 months ago

Corita

United States

5

Nabil was a kind and accommodating host! He was very flexible with the work hours and was willing to drive us to hikes in the area which I really appreciated!

2 months ago

Kristen

Canada

5

Nabil is a great host who is easygoing. He made me feel welcome at his house and drove me when I wanted to explore the Island. He is fair with the workload and he was patient as he taught me how to do some gardening tasks that were new to me. He has a beautiful property and buys groceries for the volunteers. I recommend starting with a conversation about work expectations and specific tasks that need to be done so everyone is on the same page. This was my first Worldpackers experience and it made me want to do more in the future!

2 months ago

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