– This is a reforestation volunteer opportunity in Portugal, based in the foothills of the Monchique mountains in the Algarve.
A reforestation project & centre for workshops, retreats and events in the hills of the Algarve
We are a completely non-profit reforestation and land rehabilitation project, located in the foothills of the magical mountains of Monchique, Algarve.
Through the concept of work as meditation (karma yoga) we are creating a space for people to connect, learn and grow. We are located 20 minutes (by car) from the amazing Algarve beaches and 25 minutes from the Monchique mountains. It is a beautiful place, and while it feels very remote, we are actually only 20 minutes from the cities of Portimão and Monchique. There is a public bus service that stops right outside our front gate.
We offer accommodation in a dormitory. We also have room for RV’s and camping. We have hot showers, electricity and a kitchen for cooking. We don’t eat meat, chicken or fish on the property.
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡
Location 📍
What are you looking for help with?
- Building 🛠
- Fundraising 💰
- Cleaning 🧹
- Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
- General Help 💁♀️
What’s the mission of your community? 🎯
We are a completely non-profit reforestation and land rehabilitation project, located in the foothills of the magical mountains of Monchique, Algarve. We also offer yoga and meditation classes and retreats.
How many volunteers could you host? 🎎
- 6–10 volunteers
When do you usually need volunteers? 📅
- From now until November
How many hours of help per day? ⏱
- 4–5 hours/day
How many days of help per week? 🌒
- 5 days/week
Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜
- Yes, food and accommodation are included.
What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕
- Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
- Tent 🎪
Diet and nutrition information 🥗🥤
- We provide food for vegetarian/vegan meals. No meat, fish or alcohol allowed.
Fee transparency 💳
- No fee
Visa support 🛂
- We can share general information, not legal advice.
What volunteers receive, in addition to food and accommodation 🏆🏅
- Free time to explore the area; yoga and meditation classes.
What are the available activities during free time? 🚴🚣🦒
- Beaches in Portimão or Lagos, towns of Portimão and Lagos.
Languages spoken on site 🗣
- English, Portuguese
How to get to your site ✈ 🗺
- The nearest airport is Faro, about 1 hour away. There is a bus from the airport to Portimão and from there Uber is the best option.
Is there internet access? 🌐
- Yes, reliable Wi-Fi
Contact details 🔍📧
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity in Portugal, please send a brief introduction and a short note explaining your motivation to:
voluntouring DOT freelist AT gmail.com
Please use the following subject line:
“Reforestation project & centre for workshops, retreats and events in the hills of the Algarve”
Shortlisted applicants will receive the host’s contact details as soon as possible.
