Volunteering in Permaculture


L'esperienza

Permaculture Unit that seeks volunteers for maintenance and renovations, aiming at the future inclusion of the Site in the Air BNB Experience. Volunteers will help 4-5 hours a day on tasks such as animal care, plant care, harvesting, and repairs. It offers accommodation, food, internet, and opportunities for learning and leisure. The volunteer period varies from 15 days to 2 months.


Cosa offri

20 ore di aiuto per settimana

Pulizia: Aiuta a pulire la cucina, le camere da letto, i bagni e le aree comuni.

Cura degli Animali: Aiuta a prenderti cura degli animali.

Costruzione e Riparazione: Aiuta con vari tipi di riparazioni o costruzioni.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini


Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Campeggio: Dormirai in una tenda in un'area di campeggio.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Escursioni gratuite: Ti porteremo in escursioni e camminate nei dintorni. Gratuitamente!

Biciclette a tua disposizione: Puoi utilizzare le nostre biciclette quando vuoi.

Servizio di prelievo: Ti verremo a prendere quando arrivi e ti porteremo alla nostra struttura.

Corso di permacultura: Partecipa gratuitamente al nostro corso di permacultura.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Certificato: Ottieni un certificato di completamento dopo che termina la tua esperienza.

Accesso Internet Veloce: Internet ad alta velocità per lavorare da remoto

Spazio di Lavoro Dedicato: Spazio specifico per lavorare da remoto


Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese

Tra 18 e 65 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari


Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto


Dettagli del programma

Sítio is a small farm in northeastern Brazil, designed as a Permaculture demonstration unit. The farm hosts a volunteer project where participants help maintain the space and prepare it to join Airbnb as a sustainable living experience. Permaculture, a lifestyle and philosophy developed in Australia in the 1970s, promotes sustainable communities through practices like agroecological farming, bioconstruction, and resource reuse. It is guided by three ethical principles: care for the Earth, care for people, and sharing surplus.
The host, Mario Fraga, is an agronomist and Permaculture expert who learned directly from Permaculture pioneers in Australia. He lives in Fortaleza during the week with his family and tends to the farm on weekends. Mario also teaches Permaculture courses through the Permaculture and Ecovillage Institute of Ceará.
Located in Eusébio, near Fortaleza, Sítio da Janaguba is easily accessible via transportation apps. The farm seeks to restore its facilities and production systems, aiming to offer guests a space for connecting with nature and learning about sustainable living through Permaculture principles.


Attività e turni

Volunteering at Sítio involves 4-5 hours of daily help, from Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 7 a.m., with tasks focused on basic farm maintenance and renovations. Volunteers care for animals (dogs, cats, chickens, and fish), water plants, manage organic compost and worm farms, harvest produce, and assist in tasks like pruning, planting, irrigation system repairs, and residential maintenance. Safety equipment and proper tools are provided under the host's guidance.
Volunteers stay for a minimum of 15 days (2 weeks) and a maximum of 2 months, living in ventilated accommodations with beds or hammocks, preparing their meals with farm-provided ingredients, and accessing amenities like Wi-Fi, a mini library, and basic medical supplies. Leisure activities include bike rides, river baths, beach trips, cultural events, bonfires, and gatherings, some at the volunteer’s expense. The program hosts 2-3 volunteers at a time, allowing for group or individual participation, including families of up to 3 people (with exceptions). Selection is based on the volunteer registration form and mutual agreement with the host.


Regole

The registration form brings the main rules to be followed. Sítio da Janaguba hopes to welcome volunteers who are willing to work and learn, have a good sense of discipline and responsibility, are well-mannered, have a free spirit, are free from prejudice, are willing to work and are enthusiastic.
You are very welcome to work, learn and have fun at Sítio da Janaguba!