Volunteering at the Eco Sanctuary Farm – A Communal Experience
We exist to re-educate, experiment, and promote regenerative cultures that enable harmonious coexistence between humans and the planet. Together we create an amazing environment for learning, sharing, working, and enjoying life.
⭐ About the Program – Please Read
Requirements:
✔ Intermediate English
✔ Over 21 years old
✔ Individuals only (no couples or groups)
Volunteer Tasks – 25 hours per week in the following areas:
✔ Gardening
✔ Maintenance & repair
✔ Kitchen work
✔ Room care
✔ Preparing breakfast
From November to April, room care and breakfast prep teams are not available.
Volunteering here is an exchange:
You get a beautiful space in a special location, 3 good meals a day, housing, and a community lifestyle. In return, you commit to 5 hours of help per day (working hours vary depending on the task).
We also expect volunteers to take care of themselves, others, and the space. We aim to leave the place better than we found it, and we expect the same from all volunteers.
Some shared duties like cleaning bathrooms and kitchen are not counted within the 5 daily hours.
All volunteers help maintain the compost toilets and are expected to clean them once or twice during their stay.
🚿 Shower access may be limited during the dry season.
• Days off: 2 per week
• Minimum stay: 1 month
• Maximum stay: 2 months
✔ Shared rooms: You’ll have a bed in a shared room with other travelers
✔ Basic internet: Simple internet speed for remote work
✔ Equipped kitchen: For personal use
✔ Free hiking trips: Included around the area
✔ Tent: You’ll sleep in a private tent in the camping area
✔ 3 meals daily: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
✔ Airport pickup: You’ll be picked up and taken to the farm
✔ Yoga classes: Available to join with guests
• Private bed in an individual tent
• Bathrooms are shared between men and women
Summer average: ~24°C
Winter average: ~10°C
The program runs year-round (flexible date selection):
(List of date ranges preserved from Arabic version)
Located near Aljezur, a coastal village on Portugal’s southwest coast.
Closest airports:
• Lisbon Airport (~250 km)
• Faro Airport (~100 km – the closest)
Transportation within Portugal:
Use the following sites to check buses/trains:
www.renex.pt – National buses
www.cp.pt – National trains
www.evabus.pt – Local buses
Tip: In summer, book transport early due to tourist demand.
From Faro to Aljezur:
Travel to Lagos (by bus or train, multiple options available)
From Lagos, take a bus to Aljezur
– If you arrive by train, the bus station is 500m away€40), but not in reverse
– Uber works from Lagos to Aljezur (
If you arrive late in Lagos, consider staying a night — it’s a beautiful little city.
From Lisbon to Aljezur:
• Take an express bus from Sete Rios station to Aljezur (at least twice daily).
• Book in advance on the bus websites.
📍Once in Aljezur:
We’ll pick you up from the bus station and drive you to the farm.
Click the booking button and enter your basic information. After registration, you will be redirected to the payment page
You will be redirected to the deposit payment page. A payment link will also be automatically sent to your email
After paying the deposit, the program leader will contact you to complete the remaining details such as flight booking and additional information related to the program
After paying the deposit, you will be contacted to complete the remaining details and pay the remaining amount before the trip
In this type of travel, you’ll head out alone from your home country without a group or a team leader — but it won’t be a lonely trip. Instead, it’s a rich and vibrant experience surrounded by volunteers from all over the world.
🔹 You’re not alone out there!
Although you’ll begin the journey on your own, you’ll join a group of volunteers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. You’ll live, work, and learn with people who share your passion for personal growth and positive impact.
🔹 The ideal duration? At least two weeks
Participation length varies by program, but it typically requires a minimum of two weeks. The longer you stay, the deeper and more transformative the experience becomes on a personal level.
🔹 An experience that will change your life
We believe this kind of journey is one of the most powerful ways to invest in yourself, face your fears, and break away from societal routine. That’s why we wholeheartedly encourage you to take the leap — your life before and after the experience will never be the same.
🔹 We’re more than just a travel platform
From the moment you sign up to the moment you return, we’re with you every step of the way: offering emotional and logistical support, preparing and guiding you throughout your entire journey.
💡 Important note:
If you’re feeling hesitant or afraid to take this step, you’re welcome to join a personal, motivational workshop led by project founder Yazan Badarna — specially designed to help you overcome fear and doubt and take that first step.
✨ Thousands have gone before you
Hundreds of people have already taken part in this journey with HomeAwe — and each one returned with a unique story, a stronger heart, and a renewed outlook on life.