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Handy Person for Our Off-Grid Village (Resident, 5h)
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.
What you offer
5 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
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.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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
Program Details
Days start early: get up, check in with me, do your tasks, then the rest of the day is yours. Work may include repairs, building, painting, maintenance, collecting wood and water, and whatever practical jobs the land needs. I'm looking for capable, reliable people who enjoy physical work, use their initiative and don't need constant supervision. As a resident you'll really get to know the place and see your work become part of it.
Activities & Shift
5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. You'll sleep in a shared dorm or can bring your own tent. Minimum stay 4 weeks.
Rules
Veggie kitchen
Substance free communal area
Alcohol free
Smoking areas
Quiet and reflective space
Be kind be clear be respectful.