This group project is a perfect opportunity to discover the Azores islands while helping local organizations take care of gardens and promote sustainable agriculture. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work on farms and agricultural land on São Miguel Island, supporting responsible and inclusive farming practices.
Volunteers work with people with disabilities and other groups facing barriers to employment. Activities include planting, watering, gardening, and other farming tasks. This hands-on project emphasizes social inclusion, sustainability, and respect for nature, while promoting direct contact with the environment.
During the program, you will take part in the following tasks:
Volunteers mainly work outdoors for 5 to 6 hours a day, which requires good physical condition.
Optionally, it is also possible to work in the shop selling the farm’s produce. A good level of English is useful for this part.
– Make a positive impact by promoting sustainability and social inclusion.
– Gain experience: develop skills in sustainable farming and community engagement.
– Cultural immersion: live an authentic experience in the Azores while making a difference.
– Build strong connections in a great working atmosphere!
This program is available for groups of minimum 10 participants, all year round, from 1 to 6 weeks
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
1 week | 1190 € |
2 weeks | 1550 € |
3 weeks | 1910 € |
4 weeks | 2270 € |
5 weeks | 2630 € |
6 weeks | 2990 € |
7 weeks | 3465 € |
8 weeks | 3855 € |
9 weeks | 4245 € |
10 weeks | 4635 € |
11 weeks | 5075 € |
12 weeks | 5515 € |
You will be accommodated in an international youth hostel in Ponta Delgada, located just 5 minutes from the airport.
You will stay in mixed shared rooms with 6 to 10 people. Bathrooms are shared.
3 meals a day are included in the program (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available upon request.
Meals are provided outside the hostel, about a 15–20-minute walk or a short bus ride away. The meals are served in a community restaurant.
The project can be reached by public bus, but private transportation can be arranged depending on the size of the group.
This project is open to all groups of more than 10 people.
The schedule can be adapted with cultural or sports activities according to each group’s preferences and budget.
Teenagers aged 12 and over are accepted on the project provided they are accompanied by an adult group leader. For independent groups, participants must be at least 18 years old.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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