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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Sintija Latvia

Very insightful !

about 1 hour ago

Cindy United States

amazing!!

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Tanasia United States

As a sustainable fashion designer, I've been gradually tapping further into my sustainable journey to enhance my knowledge and this seems to be right up my ally. . very informative

about 6 hours ago

USAMA Pakistan

amazing 😍

about 12 hours ago

Mariana Colombia

Los subtitulos son exactos. El embalaje transmite confianza y mucho conocimiento de la manera más digerible.

about 13 hours ago

Juan Colombia

It's really educating and it give you self-awareness about the environment

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