Portugal, Ponta Delgada
Sustainable farming in the Azores
On São Miguel Island in the Azores, help local organizations tend gardens and support responsible farming on a project for groups of at least 10 people.
- Where
- Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Length
- From 1 to 12 weeks
- Minimum age
- 18 years old
- Language
- English basic
- Departures
- All year round, any date you like
from €1,550 for 2 weeks
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The project
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.
Why the project exists
- 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!
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
Your role
During the programme, you will take part in the following tasks:
- Planting, weeding, watering, maintaining gardens, and harvesting fruits and vegetables
- Creating new items from recycled materials
- Helping during events and with the sale of craft and food products
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 required for this part.
Accommodation and meals
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.
Meals
3 meals a day are included in the programme (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.
Arrival and transfers
The project can be reached by public bus, but private transportation can be arranged depending on the size of the group.
Budget
How long are you going for?
This programme is available for groups of minimum 10 participants, all year round, from 1 to 12 weeks
What is included
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in mixed dorms in a youth hostel located in Ponta Delgada
- 3 meals per day
- Orientation on arrival and guided city tour
- 24/7 emergency support
- Donation to the project
- Orientation and Training
- European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
- International flights
- Travel and repatriation insurance
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Conditions to take part
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.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
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