Live on Portugal’s coast and help out at a guesthouse. If you’re good at maintenance and love cats, this volunteering opportunity in Portugal is for you!
Overview
- Location – Lourinhã
- Host – Eva
- Duration: Minimum 21 days
- Minimum Age – 21+
- Available Spots – 2 helpers
- Weekly Hours – 25 hours
- Room Type – Shared Dorm
- Meals – Half Board
- Nearest Airport – Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Join a young couple in maintaining a beautiful guesthouse just 200 meters from the beach in a serene village near Lourinha, Portugal. They are a couple in their 30s with an adventurous cat named Joey.
They are looking for volunteers to help keep their home clean and organized for guests, as well as to help walk Joey, who enjoys his morning strolls on a leash.
If you’re tidy, responsible, and excited to stay in a cozy guesthouse, they would love to hear from you!
Tasks
Help is needed throughout the year at the coastal guesthouse. From January to April, maintenance tasks include cleaning, painting walls and metal rails, and repairing furniture.
In February and March, they need volunteers skilled in wall painting and home renovations. Artistic individuals are welcome to contribute to décor changes.
From April to October, the village is busy with tourists and surfers. During this time, we need someone reliable to manage daily chores like cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and helping with kitchen preparations. Precision and cleanliness are essential.
In autumn and winter, general maintenance and deep cleaning are the focus.
Taking care of Joey involves twice-daily walks, primarily in the mornings. Volunteers will be trained, and Joey will guide you. They occasionally foster kittens and need help socializing them and providing love and attention. Cat lovers are a must.
They seek open-minded, creative, responsible individuals with initiative and a strong work ethic. Volunteers over 21 are preferred for reliability. They follow a plant-based diet, so a similar lifestyle is a plus.
Accommodation
They offer accommodation in one of the guesthouse rooms, which you may share with a guest, friend, or family member during the summer months. They provide breakfast and one additional meal. They cook plant-based – you are welcome to join for meals.
Location
Lourinhã, Portugal, is a charming coastal town about 70 kilometers north of Lisbon, easily reachable by car, bus, or a combination of train and bus.
The closest airport is in Lisbon, and two regular bus lines connect directly from there to the village, with buses running almost hourly. The journey typically takes 1.5 hours, and the bus stop is just a few minutes’ walk from our place. Let us know your destination, and we’ll help you get here!
You can explore the town on foot, with local buses and taxis available for longer trips. Renting a bicycle is a popular way to enjoy the coastal scenery.
Key attractions include the Lourinhã Museum, famous for its dinosaur fossils, and Praia da Areia Branca, a beautiful beach ideal for surfing and sunbathing. The town also offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops.
The best times to visit are late spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) when the weather is pleasant and crowds are smaller.
Summer is great for beach activities but can be busier and hotter. Lourinhã offers a delightful mix of natural beauty, historical sites, and modern amenities for a peaceful and engaging getaway.
