We’re looking for volunteers for the 2026 season (March - November)! 

To apply, please send an inquiry to wildsoulscoliving @ gmail. com with your resume, portfolio, or whatever you feel like best demonstrates your personality, experience, and skills. Please be sure to indicate which position you’re interested in and your availability. Volunteers are expected to make a minimum of a 2-month commitment. 

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves being part of a community — and helping it thrive.

You’re someone who naturally steps into a leadership role, not because you want authority, but because you care about people, shared experiences, and the small details that make a space feel welcoming.

When you’re bored, you’re more likely to strike up a conversation or join what’s happening around you than scroll on your phone. You enjoy connection, curiosity, and presence — and you bring that energy into shared spaces.

You’re naturally clean, organized, and thoughtful, with a strong eye for detail. You notice when something’s off, take initiative to fix it, and don’t wait to be asked or for someone else to do it. You take pride in keeping things running smoothly, from big moments to the smallest touchpoints.

You have varied interests and love both learning and teaching — whether that’s through skill shares, conversations, creative pursuits, or shared activities. You’re enthusiastic, energetic, and curious, and that shows in how you engage with others.

You’ve had some form of professional or project-based experience that demonstrates your ability to work independently, manage your time well, meet deadlines, and take ownership of tasks from start to finish. You’re comfortable with self-management and don’t need constant direction to stay on track.

You understand prioritization: knowing what needs attention first, what can wait, and how to keep things moving in the right order, even when things get busy.

Finally, you’re fluent in English, comfortable communicating with people from many backgrounds, and excited to contribute to a shared environment built on connection, care, and presence. Proficiency in Portuguese is a huge plus!

Shared Responsibilities (All Volunteers)

The following responsibilities should take between 10-15 hours per week.

• Actively participate in the Wild Souls community through shared meals, activities, and everyday moments.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming home.

• Complete daily assigned cleaning tasks reliably and on time, including:

  • Kitchen, Bathrooms, and shared spaces

  • Jacuzzi upkeep

  • Watering plants

• Clean and flip rooms as needed, following specified timelines and standards.

• Clean up after yourself and contribute to keeping common areas tidy throughout the day.

• Be present, friendly, and available to answer guest questions.

• Help orient guests to the house, community norms, and Ericeira.

• Think up creative activities to propose to the house and help manage their implementation/participate in other proposed activities.

• Notice small issues related to cleanliness, organization, or guest experience and be proactive in fixing.

• Other admin/cleaning tasks as needed

Note that Wild Souls will open to guests in April or May, anyone volunteering before that will be assisting in preparing the house to open.

1. Social Media Volunteer — Responsibilities

Capture and share day-to-day life at Wild Souls through photos, short videos, and stories.

• Own content planning by proposing and organizing weekly content ideas, themes, and moments to capture.

• Post regularly on Wild Souls Instagram.

• Write warm, natural captions that feel inviting rather than promotional.

• Engage with the community by responding to comments and messages thoughtfully.

• Take initiative to capture meaningful moments as they happen.

• Coordinate with hosts and the community manager to stay aligned on events and activities.

• Be mindful of guest comfort, consent, and privacy at all times.

• Ensure all content reflects Wild Souls’ values and atmosphere.

Website Management (Framer):

• Update and maintain website content using Framer (text, images, sections).

• Ensure the website stays current with community life, events, and seasonal changes.

• Take initiative to suggest and implement small content improvements that improve clarity and storytelling.

2. Community Manager (Volunteer) — Responsibilities

Community & House Culture

• Foster community by being present, warm, and responsive in group chats.

• Help welcome new guests and volunteers, ensuring they feel included from day one.

• Proactively connect people with shared interests (surf, yoga, creativity, learning, cooking, etc.).

• Help organize and participate in shared activities, dinners, and house events.

• Set a positive tone in shared spaces and gently reinforce house norms and values.

• Encourage participation while respecting different social energies and boundaries.

• Support conflict prevention by addressing small issues early, with empathy and clarity.

Guest Experience

• Coordinate guest check-ins and check-outs, ensuring a warm and smooth arrival and departure experience.

• Be a reliable point of contact for guests throughout their stay.

Local Engagement

• Catalogue fun activities in and around Ericeira.

• Stay up to date on local events and social calendars, and share relevant recommendations with guests.

What you get

In exchange for the work described above (estimated at 20–25 hours per week), we offer the following:

• Private room with shared bathroom at Wild Souls

• Daily breakfast provided

• Access to shared surf and sports equipment when available

• An energizing community of like-minded people 

• Regular fun activities

• A comfortable bed, epic kitchen, and productive coworking space