Regeneration and Learning
Portugal
Manual work
Manual work
Fixed dates
About the project
Regeneration and Learning
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Projecto Novas Descobertas (PND) is a non-profit organization with 21 years of experience in social work and programs for all ages. It offers educational and recreational programs on a 43 hectares farm in the western Algarve, promoting a deeper connection with nature and developing links with local communities. It combines creative learning approaches with traditional knowledge providing new discoveries for all. To know more visit: www.valedalama.net ; www.projectonovasdescobertas.org
💼 What the programme involves
Seasonal harvesting of summer Mediterranean fruits (figs, almonds and carob);- Processing and transforming seasonal fruits and herbs into jams, sun dried products, etc.;- Permaculture design implementation of green areas, gardens and land art structures;
Infrastructures and furniture repair and care using natural materials and methods as much as possible.
You will co-create the following additional activities:- Group councils for shared inspiration, decision-making and agreements;
Artistic evenings and celebrations; - Activities of reflection and learning: sharing experiences and concepts in groups or pairs.
Around the farm you can also: - go to the beach and visit Ria do Alvor estuary, an unique ecosystem of sand dunes;- bike to Lagos and get to know the Town;- make a walk in Via Algarviana Track and be amazed by Algarve's natural beauty.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Participants will be camping. We have tents available but if you wish you can bring your own. The shower facilities are divided, as well as camping areas. The project will provide food 5 times per day (breakfast; Lunch; afternoon snack; dinner; supper). Our food ethic is based on the following sequence: healthy, local and organic.
Practical Information
Arrival date - 16rd August 2016 - Nº of volunteers – 17 - Work language - English and Portuguese - Insurance (kind of covers) - personal accident insurance - What to Bring (personal things) practical and warm clothes; practical and outdoor shoes (trainers, boots, flip flops, sandals); sun cream; insect repellent; torch; sleeping bag; small blanket; personal tent (is preferred); hat; small backpack; beach and shower towel; personal hygiene products; swimming costume or bikini; swimming shorts; musical instruments.
Meeting point (day, time, period and place) - 16thAugust 2016 –from 10:00 a.m-12:00, Lagos –railway station (Estrada de São Roque, 8600-318, Lagos (if you are unable to arrive within this time please inform us and we will try to find a solution)
📍 About the location
Quinta do Vale da Lama, EN534 Vale da Lama, 8600 258- Odiáxere, Lagos - Campo do Vale PND
How to reach : (by plane, by bus, by train - timetables, itinerary trip, ticket prices, useful internet address)
Arriving at Faro Airport you should go from Faro to Lagos
by Bus Eva transportes – timetable + price http://eva-bus.com/resultados_pesquisa.php?from=index&origem=Faro&destino=Lagos&servico=0&data1=23-03-2016
by Train – Cp – time table + price: https://www.cp.pt/sites/passageiros/en/train-times/Train-time-results
Faro Railway Station is about 150 meters from the Bus Station and close to the town Centre. It is 4.0miles/6.3km by road from the airport. Buses to and from the airport stop outside the station. There is a taxi rank at the station. A taxi to or from the airport will cost you around €10 depending on numbers, luggage etc.
⚠️ Requirements
Participants are expected to: Participate with energy and creativity, Integrate daily tasks, Not bring pets, as our space wish to invite wild life; To restrain from too much smoking, drugs and excessive drinking (there is a specific smoking area) ;Practice self-care and communicate specific needs; Have fun and share fully! Notice that group agreements are made on the first day of camp in order to maintain common needs satisfied and promote self-regulation.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PT-FA-29-16
16/08/2016 → 27/08/2016
Volunteers registered
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Q.ta do Vale, 2550 Cadaval, Portugal
Portugal
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🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Portuguese