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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5572 I learned basic concepts

4709 I developed social and environmental awareness

3902 I learned new technical skills

3573 I discovered useful tools and materials

3393 I learned how to plan my trip

2843 It brought me more self-awareness

Nerea Spain

It's a good course to remind yourself some important information.

about 1 hour ago

Evelin Anel Mexico

Me siento muy identificada con este tipo de actividades. Es importante conocer como es y como funciona cada parte del proyecto para saber de que manera puedes participar y si es compatible contigo.

about 4 hours ago

Danilo Brazil

Nice advices

about 5 hours ago

Beatrice Andrea Italy

Good and informative tips

about 6 hours ago

Hemal India

Informative, Easy to understand and Focused

about 11 hours ago

Michael United States

This was a great informative course!

about 14 hours ago

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