Agroecology & Cultural Exchange in the Atlantic Forest 🌎🌱


The experience

Come live, learn, and connect in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest!

We’re a small project rooted in agroecology and sustainability, surrounded by lush nature and nourished by simplicity. Volunteers become part of our daily rhythm — helping with planting, cleaning, and seasonal work like harvesting and processing açaí from the native Juçara palm 🌴.

This is not just a place to volunteer — it’s a space for cultural exchange💚


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

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

Our 2-hectare agroecological farm is home to a couple passionate about living in harmony with the forest.

Depending on the season, volunteers may:
🍇 Harvest and process açaí berries (May–August)
🌱 Plant vegetables and maintain the garden
🔨 Help us finish small construction tasks in our shared living space
🧼 Support in keeping the environment clean and organized
🌍 Share stories, experiences, and cultural knowledge from around the world

We follow natural farming practices — no synthetic chemicals — to preserve the soil, water, and biodiversity. We value simple living, shared meals, and meaningful exchanges with people from different cultures.


Activities & Shift

⏰ 25 hours per week, with 2 days off
🌿 Tasks may include:
• Seasonal açaí harvest & pulp processing
• Gardening and planting
• Cleaning and maintenance of shared spaces
• Light construction or repair tasks
• Cultural exchange activities (sharing your knowledge or traditions is welcome!)

Schedules are flexible, but we appreciate responsibility and open communication 🤝.


Rules

• Respect the natural environment and our way of life 🌱
• Help keep the space clean and organized
• Be open to cultural differences and communal living
• Bring good energy and a collaborative spirit ✨