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 (when available)

  • Shared kitchen, showers, compost toilets and laundry facilities

  • Shared accommodation in dormitory (we have a dorm for men and another one for women), camping

  • 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 lunch on weekdays.

We work from Monday to Friday, and each day we meet around 8:00 am for a morning check-in and organizing tasks.

Sometimes we arrange spontaneous gatherings once per week either after lunch or in the evening as a Community, where we learn about main aspects of crating successful community and healthy co-working space by using effective tools in community activities. Every one's voice is welcomed to be heard.

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.