Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities at Abrazo House

Volunteering at Abrazo House

Do you like healthy exercise, good company, fresh air, natural surroundings, peace and tranquility? Do you want to learn by doing in a centre where we practice permaculture, eco-building, and sustainable living?
Since 2006, hundreds of people have come to Abrazo House to get their hands dirty and gain skills. We believe in life-long learning and that everyone has something to learn as well as something to teach.

Volunteer opportunities are very limited. Please get in touch via email to register interest, and tell us a bit about yourself, your experience, and why you want to come. We’ll get back to you when there is an opening.

Opportunities for 2026–27

We’re looking for one or more Resident Volunteers for at least a months, preferably two months or more, starting dates to be discussed.

We’re looking for an individual, or possibly a couple, keen to learn about permaculture and regenerative living. Ideally you should already have some experience in this area. You should be able to work autonomously and take responsibility for yourself.

The position includes accommodation, in either a self-contained cob house, Snail Cabin, or a recently renovated caravan, in exchange for approximately 15 hours of work per week on a range of jobs in our forest garden and natural houses, including weeding, pruning, grass cutting, and cleaning, as well as taking care of the place (and our adorable cat Vinci) if we’re away. The rest of the time you will be free to explore the beaches, mountains, forests and cities of this beautiful corner of northern Spain.

You would be responsible for preparing your own meals in the cabin kitchen, and providing the ingredients (many of which can be foraged in the garden).

We are in an area that’s rural but not remote, 15 minutes’ drive from the beach, 35 from Santander and 50 from Bilbao. Your own vehicle would be an asset but is not essential.

Please contact us if you want more details, or to apply.