WINTER VOLUNTEERING
Spend the quiet winter months in the heart of Terra Alta, caring for the land, animals, and the slow rhythms of winter months. This role is ideal for someone seeking a simple, nature-connected lifestyle with time for personal growth, reflection, and connection with the land.​
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What we offer:
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Cozy accommodation in a private hut from November 2025 to March 2026
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Basic food staples provided (3 meals a day)
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Internet access
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Time to enjoy the peace of the land in the slower season.
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Access to our permaculture library and online network
Your contribution:
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3 mornings per week dedicated to farming and land care tasks
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Daily care for chickens and other pets
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General maintanance tasks, presence and stewardship to ensure the land is held with love and attention through the winter months​
Important information:
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Our site isn't suitable for children unfortunately. We are also not able to host any extra people other than the people living on the farm
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While we love animals, we have our own pets and don't have the capacity to host more dogs or cats.
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Permaculture is free of rituals, dogmas or spiritual practices.
Application:
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send an email with a brief description about yourself (1 page max.) at terraalta.sintra@gmail.com by October 11th.
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Please consider 1 week waiting time for a response
If you are interested in experiencing sustainable living while slowing down and dedicate time for learning and land care, this might be an opportunity for you.
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Terra Alta is an off-the-grid holistic-education host site where students and visitors alike get to see all 12 Principles of Permaculture in action. It’s located in between Almoçageme and Ulgueira, two quaint sea-side villages with easy access to amazing beaches and is relatively simple to reach from Lisbon and Sintra. The following Permaculture elements and functions are on display, amongst others:
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Small-scale earthworks to capitalise on impervious surface runoff
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Hot & Cold Composting (Vermiculture) systems for boosting soil life, picking up on waste streams, and cycling nutrients
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Food Preservation and supporting the local economy of food production
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Natural Building techniques utilised for dwellings and social spaces
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Renewable Energy technology featuring solar panels
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Internet available
We treat Terra Alta's off-the-grid site as a teacher in its own right as participants get to experience Permaculture daily, learning from our existing projects and being part of our crew.
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