Farm Cogula, Portugal

5.0
9 reviews9

Help us in our off-grid permaculture farm and eco-buildings :)

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Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
6 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Enjoy our beautiful 8 hectares land and help us with the following : - garden tasks in both veggies garden and medicinal mandala garden (planting, weeding, harvesting, watering...) - care to animals (horses, goat, dog and cats - soon we'll have hens and bees!) - care to our trees (watering, pruning, etc.) - small construction work, as ecological as possible - fencing and general maintenance of the land and/or buildings when needed

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner French
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 2 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 3. Good health and well-being
  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 3 7. Affordable and clean energy

Germany

5

I am so grateful for this experience. From the very first moment you feel so welcome and included in the family. You will hear lots of exciting stories during the meals together and there is plenty to laugh about. The food is incredibily tasty and healthy. The work varies and is always doable and fun. The animals are all super lovely and I recommend it if you want to spend time in nature. I learned a lot about farm work. They have a very respectful approach to their animals and nature and you learn about a sustainable way of living. Thank you so much for everything!!

12 days ago

Argentina

5

Laetitia, Yannik and Noa are a great family with a respectful and patient approach to permaculture and farming. They are very open and welcoming, and have been very generous with their time and knowledge. I came to this experience to take a break from the city and connect with nature, but I left with so much more! The work was fun and fulfilling. It could become physically challenging at times, but nothing that a good night sleep can not fix. A special mention to the food: so delicious and nutritious. This was my first WP experience, and I'm really thankful that it was at the farm.

about 1 month ago

Spain

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I couldn't ask for a better one. I had a great time in the farm, host are very welcoming and friendly, they will include you in trips to the city or nearby places. Food is amazing and you will learn lots of things about gardening and sustainable ways of living. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Work is physical but very approachable by everyone and the tasks vary every day so you don't get bored, also the working times are respected every time. In conclusion I will recommend this experience and enjoy your time in this farm.

3 months ago

Canada

5

This was my first volunteering experience and it was amazing. The hosts are incrediblely welcoming. I felt at home right away. I got to spend time with plenty of animals and got to learn a lot about farming. Also learned how to live in a sustainable way. Got to meet other volunteers who were very nice. Laetitia and Yannick are incredible people and I would recommend this farm to everyone. The only thing I would mention is that the farm is a bit isolated. However, the hosts will take you on some tours on the weekends to visit nearby cities and/or parks.

5 months ago

Netherlands

5

This was my first world packers experience and it was lovely. Some of the work is quite physical but there is a lot of different jobs to do to change it up after hard work. The people are lovely and we had many nice meals and good laughs together. Be aware that you are in a very small town, if you want to go to the next bigger city you would need to get a ride from the hosts. Overall definitly recommend, thank you for everything! :)

7 months ago

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