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Permaculture project Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Learn and practice agroforestry, permaculture and bioconstruction
What you offer
24h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- R$ 1794
Per week
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
Description
The longer you stay, the lower the weekly fee becomes. The weekly contribution includes accommodation, Wi-Fi, basic grocery provisions, five prepared meals per week, training, and access to one or two guided tours and workshops (depending on availability). Overall, the per-week fee decreases for longer stays, making extended experiences more affordable while allowing deeper learning and integration into the project.
What you get
4
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
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Availability
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Eco Caminhos is an eco farm in Brazil where we work with bioconstruction, organic farming, and permaculture. We offer volunteers the chance to become a part of our project and live in our national and international community, while enjoying nature and ecotourism activities. Volunteering at Eco Caminhos is an excellent way to gain practical skills and experience in eco-farming, learn Portuguese from a native speaker, and explore nature.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Fluent Portuguese
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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- a) How was your experience with this host?
- b) How was your day-to-day routine?
- c) How much did you spend on this trip?
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.
3 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Permaculture Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 2 Learning about sustainability
- 2 Creating true social impact
- 2 Practicing Spanish
- 2 Practicing English
- 1 Meeting international travelers
- 1 Meeting locals
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 2 2. Zero hunger
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
- 2 15. Life on land
Ana
Uruguay
Amazing experience :) They are a real example of professional agroforestry and bioconstruction. I met people from more than ten countries, which made it really fun to practice languages every day and share life with such a diverse and inspiring group. Everything was very well organized, with beautiful hikes to waterfalls, workshops, and super welcoming hosts who made me feel at home from the start. It was the perfect opportunity to immerse myself in sustainability, learn from nature and plants (especially coffee), and experience community living in a meaningful way. I highly recommend it!
about 1 month ago
Stefanie
Germany
I absolutely recommend EcoCaminhos to everyone who is interested in nature, sustainable development and alternative lifestyles. As EcoCaminhos offers agroforestry, permaculture-gardening and bioconstruction, the work in this project widened my spectrum of consciousness and knowledge about sustainability. The volunteers, the host and his family welcomed me very well and we spend a lot of time together. You will love the waterfall behind the volunteer-houses and the hikes in this stunning place in the mountains!
about 7 years ago
Alieska
Brazil
A minha experiência no projeto foi muito especial, aprendi muito sobre as técnicas de construir com cob, pedra e bambu e tive a oportunidade de ajudar com alguns detalhamentos arquitetônicos. Além disso, pude desenvolver habilidades em comunicação e captação de recursos, contribuindo com conteúdo para redes sociais, blog e site, o que fortaleceu minha capacidade de produção e edição. Recomendo para quem busca uma experiência de aprendizado prático em agrofloresta e bioconstrução e viver em comunidade com pessoas do mundo todo.
about 1 year ago
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