Organic farm summer work exchange program in Portugal

Organic farm summer work exchange program in Portugal

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Organic farming and ecotourism work exchange program in Portugal.

Situated in South-East Portugal between a natural reserve, the historic town of Castro Marim and the endless sandy beaches of the Algarve, you’ll find Quinta da Fornalha organic farm.  The 12 hectares of organic Mediterranean orchards featuring figs, oranges, olives, and carob trees. Quinta da Fornalha offers ecotourism, work exchange and internship opportunities year-round, and warmly invites you to work and learn with them!

About the work exchange and internship program

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” Depending on the season, we can accommodate between 1 and 8 volunteers at our volunteer house – a wooden cottage by the pool with two main rooms, each accommodating 4 people. We prefer volunteers to stay for longer than 2 weeks and up to 6 months. Longer stays are usually reassessed after 1 month to ensure that both the host and the volunteer feel comfortable. Different proposals can be considered. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy and use all the farm facilities, including the pool, tavern, library, pond, and pond deck during their leisure hours.

Currently, the farm employs 11 workers across 3 main areas:

  • Agriculture – This includes 2 hectares of mature fig trees (400 trees), 2 hectares of young fig trees, 6 hectares of young orange trees, 2 hectares of century-old olive trees, 9 hectares of carob trees, 5 hectares of marshlands for traditional hand-harvested sea salt and Flor de Sal (salt flower), and 1 hectare of almond trees.
  • Production & Transformation – This area focuses on transforming raw materials into organic/gourmet products such as jams, aromatic olive oil, fig truffles, dried figs, and more.
  • Eco-Tourism – This involves managing the self-sufficiency areas, including vegetable gardens, cleaning communal spaces, and cleaning/refurbishing houses.

Internship program

Are you interested in learning at Quinta da Fornalha during your stay? If you are motivated, eager to get to know the ecotourism and organic farming business and ready to contribute to the daily operation of the farm,  send your motivational letter to [email protected].”

Requirements

  • Working hours: 6 h/day of work 6 days/week.
  • Good vibes, positive working & cohabitation habits, responsibility, humor and creative mindset.

What’s in it for You?

  • Room&board is provided (all produce from the farm and weekly delivery from shopping lists).
  • Free usage of the farm facilities (eg.: library, pool, tavern, pond deck).

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Contact details

Address: Quinta da Fornalha, 8950-186 Castro Marim
Algarve, Portugal
Phone: 00351-917107147 or 00351-281541733

Contact host directly: https://www.quinta-da-fornalha.com

 

 

 

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