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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6447 I learned basic concepts

5440 I developed social and environmental awareness

4525 I learned new technical skills

4146 I discovered useful tools and materials

3888 I learned how to plan my trip

3253 It brought me more self-awareness

Antonio Mexico

Ver esto me entusiasma aún más en vivir una experiencia Eco (:

about 3 hours ago

Victoria Russia

That's an interesting course and it's perfect for getting basic knowledge in eco traveling

about 6 hours ago

Florencia Argentina

Muy necesario este curso para aprender conceptos básicos y aplicable durante una estadía en un ecohostel o un alojamiento sustentable.

about 7 hours ago

Leidy Catalina Colombia

Very practical and helpful information provided.

about 7 hours ago

Leah United States

Loved it!

about 11 hours ago

Juslina United States

I learned what a dry toilet is- pretty neat!

about 12 hours ago

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