Volunteers Open Call

We are excited to extend an invitation to join us at the Traditional Dream Factory, a regenerative farm and co-living development in Abela, Alentejo, Portugal.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in living, learning, and contributing to a vibrant and growing community based on respect for the land and each other. As a volunteer at TDF, you will have the chance to participate in a variety of activities:

Requirements: 4 hours per day, 2 weeks minimum ✅ Free accommodation (glamping tents and dorms available, or bring your van)

Community culture: To join us, you should align with our community's values, be open to learning, sharing, and working, and be excited to contribute to our collective efforts. Our community is about more than just work; it's about having fun, growing together, and sharing in the co-creation of our land and experiences. 🥙💃🏽🔥🎶🎭

Skill & qualifications that can support us 👍🏼

• Gardening: Experience hands-on regenerative agriculture, learn about permaculture, and contribute to our food production.
• Hospitality: Assist in maintaining a welcoming environment for all of our community members and visitors, including cleaning, bed dressing, and making people feel at home.
• Kitchen and Cooking: Help prepare delicious and nutritious meals using fresh produce from our garden.
• Building Projects: Use and develop your skills to contribute to various building projects around the property, from furniture to social areas, outdoor showers, or building smart systems like helophyte filters or biopools.
• Others: As part of a dynamic community, there will be many other opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow.

We ask for a minimum commitment of two weeks. In return, you'll be immersed in our community, gaining invaluable experience and insights, and contributing to a meaningful project.

We expect volunteers to contribute four hours of work each day, five days a week. Before you apply, we recommend reading our pink paper, which details our community's culture and processes. If our vision resonates with you and you're eager to play, learn, and create with us, we'd love to hear from you. Check our Visitor's Guide and let's schedule a call to know each other by sending an email to space@traditionaldreamfactory.com.

The recommended stay is 1 month - and ideally coming in the beginning of the month so that we can have a good group dynamic.