Eco Program in Brazil: Quer viver com cavalos e ajudar?

What you offer

16h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

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$ 70

Per day

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Description

É cobrada uma taxa para alimentação e manutenção do local que garante alimentação básica diária e hospedagem.

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What you get

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

Jun

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Oct

Nov

Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Moro sozinha em meu Centro Equestre Charrua em uma casa super simples que ficou fechada por vinte anos, logo precisa de bastante conserto. Mas se você não tem problema com isso, com simplicidade e poucos recursos, tem disposição, boa responsabilidade, bom convívio social e quer aprender e ajudar, venha.

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Requirements

Over 28 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

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?

25 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

18 Get in touch with nature
17 Immersing in the local culture
16 Meeting locals
13 Developing environmental awareness
12 Learning about sustainability
8 Creating true social impact

Anna

United Kingdom

Alessandra welcomed us into her lovely, rural home. We had the opportunity to shadow Alessandra whilst she was working with unbroken horses. We helped look after the animals, dig trenches, make fires and go on walks! We even got to ride Criollo and learn how to ride like a Gaúcho 🐎 We tried lots of new food including tapiocas and Brigadeiros brancos with cinnamon! We had the most wonderful experience learning about Brazilian culture.

almost 3 years ago

Nikki

United States

We loved staying with Alessandra. She sent us a PDF of information about our stay, including what tasks we might complete, what the food and accommodation would be like, and how to arrive at the farm. We ended up taking lots of photos and videos of her working with the horses and doing yoga. Alessandra cooks mostly vegetarian but didn't mind if we bought our own meat to cook ourselves. We also were able to buy snacks at a nearby market. She is very warm and welcoming, flexible, and a woman who “wears many hats”. 🥰 We're very grateful to have stayed here.

about 3 years ago

Diogo

Brazil

O local tem uma natureza única e abundante, com lagoas e paisagens linda. O pôr do sol ao pé da figueira é um papel de parede de tela do Windows. Me senti chamado ao trabalho com cavalos, e definitivamente superou minhas expectativas, aprendi muito com os cavalos, especialmente sobre mim. Alessandra a anfitriã, uma mulher atípica, doma cavalos, veleja, escala, se tornou uma amizade muito especial. Inteligente, musical, divertida, alegre, foi muito agradável estar com ela, fez o trabalho parecer férias. Além do mais conheci outros viajantes, que me proporcionou outra perspectiva sobre viagens.

3 months ago

Maria Angélica

Brazil

Para um apaixonado por cavalos e boas conversas como eu, a experiência perfeita... Estou muito feliz e digo com certeza que foi a melhor experiência do meu mochilão, passei por capitais e grandes cidades, mas eu amo esse contato com a natureza, a Ale é uma anfitriã maravilhosa, muitas conversas em frente a lareira, foram os dias mais frios da minha vida haha saí para conhecer o inverno do Sul e ele não decepcionou... É totalmente diferente de voluntariar em hostels, longe da cidade porém fomos passear no Chui, posso dizer que pisei no Uruguai tbm e nem contatava com esse BÔNUS... Ale OBRIGADA!

11 months ago

ALESSANDRA DE replied

Querida, muito obrigada, saudades da Maria ❤️

Carolina

Brazil

Foi incrível conhecer o cantinho mágico da Ale. Foi uma passagem muito rápida mas me senti extremamente acolhida, é um lugar muito especial. A Alê é uma excelente anfitriã, deixando com que a rotina ou as tarefas fluam naturalmente. Agradeço a oportunidade e espero retornar.

almost 3 years ago

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Hosted by ALESSANDRA DE

Response Rate: This host usually answers to 40% of the messages
Response Time: This host usually writes back in 16 days
2 published videos: This host has 2 published videos showing a little bit about their place

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