– 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.
Volunteers with disabilities ♿
- Yes, we can host volunteers with disabilities.
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.
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