How to be an eco volunteer: sustainable practices and permaculture

Meet the mentor

Kelvin Sobé Centenaro

@canalvidanomade

Eu tenho um sonho: empoderar as pessoas a serem livres, se autoconhecerem e encontrarem a sua melhor versão. Tengo un sueño: empoderar a las personas para que sean libres, se conozcan y encuentren su mejor versión.

4 lessons • 22min

Worldpackers Eco Volunteer Course - Introduction

Learn about ecological projects and what it's like to volunteer in these projects. Expand your volunteering opportunities, contributing to a positive impact on the world during your travels.

6min

How to choose a project and prepare for the experience

Stephane, Worldpackers host and founder of A Nova Floresta project, teaches you what to consider when choosing a volunteering project, what to expect from the exchange, and how to prepare to make the most out of your volunteering experience.

5min

Your first days volunteering in an Ecological Project

In this lesson, learn everything you need to ask your host about the project, the volunteering routine, and expectations from both sides to ensure a great experience from day one.

5min

Learn the basics of permaculture and arrive prepared

Do you know what permaculture is? Stephane will explain everything you need to know in a practical and educational way, so you can arrive at your volunteering project already knowledgeable and get even more out of your experience.

6min

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Top Endorsements

6176 I learned basic concepts

5218 I developed social and environmental awareness

4326 I learned new technical skills

3966 I discovered useful tools and materials

3736 I learned how to plan my trip

3139 It brought me more self-awareness

Lucie France

I’ve known permaculture for While but that kind of comunotary exchange is very nice to understand ! Thanks for the explanations

about 9 hours ago

Pia Austria

It was very well structured and informative, I highly recommend getting this certificate if you want to become more aware of your surroundings and understanding the importance of acknowledging the reasons of the projects you want to volunteer in!

about 11 hours ago

Vina France

WOW! No words can express how amazing harmony with one another and with nature is...

about 13 hours ago

Jalynn United States

I loved it!

about 14 hours ago

Paola Colombia

The course has allowed me to learn a little more about Worldpackers, become more familiar with it, and I have loved it, All the information has been clear, precise, and well-guided, which is why I would totally recommend it without hesitation.

about 18 hours ago

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