Maintenance & Building volunteering
The general aim of this experience is to build all the practical skills required to be able to maintain all the systems, infrastructure, and buildings and think about upgrading and innovating. From fixing internet problems, through building furniture, to coming up with water catchment solutions. You will be involved in the day-to-day maintenance, from short independent chores to two-man chores and more complex projects which require planning, preparation and teamwork. On a farm, we are using solar power to run electricity and hot water, so you will get familiar with the system. Basically, a Maintenance Team is a group of “handymen” people, who know how to run electric tools and are open for creative fixing DIY.
We're looking for someone who would like to commit for at least 1 month and is willing to share this experience and learn with us in this process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Off grid systems maintenance,
Service oriented handyman skills
Practical creative problem-solving and DIY experience
Maintenance of equipment, electrical power tools vehicles
Setting up the periodical maintenance planning and execution
Collaborative thinking about improving, upgrading and innovation
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
A beautiful place to get inspired, develop practical work experience and building skills
Being part of a regenerative agriculture inspired community
Common space with resource library and access to the internet
A context to design (and implement) your own project
Full board with wholesome meals and fresh farm produce
Shared kitchen, showers, compost toilets and laundry facilities
Shared accommodation in dormitory (we have a dorm for men and another one for women), camping or the possibility
Access to our communal spaces for (group) activities such as yoga & meditation
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
30 hours per week (including communal cooking and cleaning tasks)
Positive & motivated attitude
Participation in communal cleaning tasks
Adaptable to off grid living and working in conditions in a rural setting
Be physically fit enough for maintenance work
Take care of your own health insurance
Respect for our farm rules & community agreements
DAILY FARM RHYTHM
We gather together for 3 meals a day: breakfast at 8.30 am, lunch at 1 pm, dinner at 6 pm. We work from Monday to Friday, and each day we meet at 9:00 am for a morning check-in and organizing tasks. On Wednesdays, we gather at 14:30 pm for Community Afternoon when we learn about main aspects of creating successful community and healthy co-working space by using effective tools in communal activities.
If you are interested, please contact us and tell us about your experience, journey and interest at aquintaportugal@gmail.com or fill in the form below.