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Permaculture & Bioconstruction at an Eco Farm in Brazil!

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The experience

As a volunteer at our eco farm, you will be able to work on a variety of different projects, depending on your experience and interests. Guided by the principles of permaculture, we have an ethical basis in caring for the earth and caring for people. Our projects include organic farming, agroforestry, waste treatment, conservation, natural building, renewable energy systems, social work with underprivileged youth, and community development.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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 required

Amount: R$ 1794 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: The longer you stay with us, the more affordable the weekly rate is. Please review the price list on our website at the bottom of this page: https://ecocaminhos.com/short-term-volunteering/ As a part of this fee you will receive basic groceries, accomodation, five prepared meals per week, one or two guided tours, and one or two workshops.

What you get

4 days off per week

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.

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.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Eco Caminhos, we accept volunteers with all levels of experience, including no experience. We want to share knowledge and know-how and provide training and workshops where applicable. All we require of you is enthusiasm and dedication!

Activities & Shift

6:00 AM - Wake up and breakfast
7:00 AM - Work in Bioconstruction, Organic Farming or Agroforestry
9:30 AM - Coffee Break
9:45 AM - Portuguese class 1h
1045 AM - Work in Bioconstruction, Organic Farming or Agroforestry
12:00 PM - Lunch & Break
13:00 PM - Work in Bioconstruction, Organic Farming or Agroforestry
16:00 PM - Finish work and head back to volunteer house
19:00 PM - Dinner
20:00 PM - Chilling out, Game Nights, Bonfires! (If scheduled)
22:00 PM - Hit the hay

Rules

People are not allowed to drink alcohol at the farm and houses. Smoking is only allowed in specific areas.