Sustainable Community Castelo Branco, Portugal

5.0
(14 reviews)14

Handy Person for Our Off-Grid Village (Resident, 5h)

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
12 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 nature
13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
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.
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.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Feb
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Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Hi, I'm Hels. Myoho Valley is a hand-built, off-grid village in a reclaimed ghost village in central Portugal, with earth towers, cabins and lots of projects on the go. I'm looking for a practical, reliable person to live with us and help keep it all standing: repairs, building, painting, solar and water fixes, and making things better as we grow. A resident role for someone safety-conscious who likes to see their work last.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 20 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

Sustainable Community

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Developing social awareness
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 9 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 7 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 2 5. Gender equality
  • 2 15. Life on land
Júlia

Spain

5

Every day in the community was different and unique. We started the day with a good coffee all together while we chanted with Hels. I really liked starting the day like this. I particularly had the opportunity to participate in the filming project of several communities. It was a unique and very fun group trip. Hels is a wonderful person who always makes you feel at home and has a lot to offer to their volunteers. I hope to be back soon! 🤍

about 1 hour ago

Nico

United States

5

Every day brought something new and exciting and i had such a great time. Definitely unlike most other volunteer projects ive worked on in the best way possible! if you go in the winter months prepare for some serious cold and maybe rain. if you are there in the summer months bring a bug net for flies and ticks 😉

7 months ago

Erin

United Kingdom

5

I have so much gratitude for my time here. I loved living here and helping where ever I could. Being in nature. It was very relaxing, like a little retreat for my soul. The people were amazing the animals were amazing I loved it all. I think my favourite part of helping was getting to paint Hels little house with clay from the earth. And the food, everyone getting a chance to cook for everyone else, eating meals together. Great company, deep talks. I have nothing bad to say :)) Hels if your reading this Thankyou I appreciate you :)))

12 months ago

Julian

Spain

5

Words cannot describe the feeling I have after experiencing life with all of the beautiful souls I met during my stay at the community. All I can say is, thank you. From the bottom of my heart. I will cherish every moment we've shared, every challenge we've faced, every lesson learnt. Hels, if you're reading this, I wish you abundance in love and happiness, you're a beacon of light. 🌟 For future volunteers: This place changed me — come with an open heart and let it change you too.

12 months ago


Hels replied

Julian is an amazing guy, he is likely my favourite volunteer this season. I think you're one of a kind andi hope you come back soon xxx

Christina

Germany

5

Staying at the community was a truly meaningful experience! The people are very kind and open, the animals are super cute and the nature is just beautiful. Helios is a welcoming, inspiring person and a great host :) I'm very grateful for the time I could spend here. It's the perfect place if you want to experience off-grid living in nature within a peaceful community that feels like family 🫶🏼

about 1 year ago


Hels replied

Christina is a really great team player, curious, fun and insightful - she's happy to get involved with everything and always ready to help. Also makes great potato cakes. You're welcome anytime dear. Hope to see you again and enjoy your travels.

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