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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6515 I learned basic concepts

5499 I developed social and environmental awareness

4584 I learned new technical skills

4188 I discovered useful tools and materials

3927 I learned how to plan my trip

3284 It brought me more self-awareness

Adeele Estonia

Gave a compact, clear overview of ecological projects and definitely made me interested in checking out those types of projects in the future.

about 1 hour ago

Fulian Canada

Very informative and well explained!

about 5 hours ago

Mercedes Netherlands

Very helpful!

about 7 hours ago

Rodrigo Mexico

The course gave me a better understanding of sustainable living and was a great introduction to permaculture.

about 10 hours ago

Israel Sweden

Great stuff!

about 10 hours ago

Ling Yin Canada

Important to learn about these specific concepts and examples on permaculture.

about 12 hours ago

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