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Co-facilitation Apprentice 2027 (Permaculture Courses)

VolunteerSintra · LisbonPosted 3 Nov 2026

Volunteer apprenticeship at Terra Alta in Sintra for Permaculture Design Course graduates who want to step into teaching. The apprentice helps prepare and deliver permaculture courses, guides groups of adult learners through theory and hands-on practice, and is mentored by the education team. Lives on the off-grid farm, camping in the cork-oak forest and eating from the garden. Offered in exchange for time and commitment: training, teaching experience, food, accommodation and a second PDC. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Terra Alta Permaculture

Sintra · Lisbon

Terra Alta Permaculture is an off-grid permaculture education and research centre in a protected valley near Sintra, Portugal. It runs immersive 10-day Permaculture Design Courses and works on regenerative culture and community living. The site has been active for 18 years, with over 40 certified courses taught.

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