After having spent the last few weeks getting the village up and running again with outdoor kitchen, gardens, paths and everything else organised and ship-shape we are opening our doors!
So we are looking for volunteers to help at The Hive from now right through the winter.
Currently there are two people on site and a third due to come by December, and we have a lot of work for people to get stuck into.
Enthusiastic, self-motivated people with some level of simple living abilities are most desired; also a good sense of adventure and humour are a must :D
Experienced permaculture practitioners will get preference of course, but we welcome all.
In the third week of November we aim to host a Rocket-Stove workshop on-site - making a dramatic improvement to comfort levels in the head-quarter building.
Accommodation:
We have two more caravans available; one with a double bed, the other with a double and single bed. Both have wood burners for the cold nights - you will have to help collect wood of course.
We also have an outside kitchen/dining area, but can cook in the live-in bus when weather is not so good.
The Hive office has a spare laptop to use and wifi internet is available - all powered by renewable solar so there may be natural limits to usage in darkest winter!
Compost toilet and basic washing facilities - this is not the Ritz.
Work to do:
Gardening - can you help us grow our own vegetables, fruits and salads? And design/plan for next year?
Bush bath - we really want to be able to have long hot soaks here.
Portuguese research - we need a Portuguese speaker to find out and help set up an association or similar framework for a legal structure.
Native woodland - we are hoping to set up an area for growing native trees, help needed for organising and coordinating this.
Rebuild work - there are a number of ruins here which we hope to gradually work on making into usable space; possibly even one for housing a Portuguese family.
Events - we have a Full Moon social with pizza cooked in our stone bread oven with friends and locals; possibly you can arrange more?
General clearing - we have lots of land, steps, and paths that need attention.
Whatever you can suggest yourself perhaps? We enjoy hearing ideas and including everyone in the decision making process.
Normally, we expect 5 hours a day, 5 days a week in return for food and accommodation with a minimum expected stay of 2weeks.
Unfortunately the project budget is currently severely limited and we would appreciate a donation if at all possible.
(Current members have given 5euro per day for their time here)
This also puts a limitation on materials; so we try to use everything we can from the site, and have tools available.
If this all sounds like something perfect for you, then please get in touch!
Preferably we would like to have a chat, so send us your contact details.
The Hive
Mob: 00351 937 35 49 05
Tel: 00351 235 76 10 24
Skype: weirdbikeshow
Email: info@thehiveportugal.org
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