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Web Developer / Designer
The experience
Eco Caminhos is a permaculture-based eco farm in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. The project focuses on sustainable living through bioconstruction, agroforestry, community development, and education. Volunteers join an international team working on projects that integrate modern web communication with hands-on ecological practices and rural life.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Web Developer: Help develop and maintain websites.
What you get
3 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.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner Portuguese
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
Eco Caminhos is a permaculture-based eco farm in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. The project focuses on sustainable living through bioconstruction, agroforestry, community development, and education. Volunteers join an international team working on projects that integrate modern web communication with hands-on ecological practices and rural life.
We are seeking a Volunteer Web Developer/Designer enthusiastic about sustainability to help advance the online presence and organizational communication of Eco Caminhos. Volunteers will work primarily with WordPress and contribute to both ongoing and upcoming web projects, notably improving our main website.
Activities & Shift
Main Responsibilities
Enhance and update the Eco Caminhos website: Optimize UX, maintain and update information about the farm’s ongoing projects and initiatives.
Design and develop a dedicated website for the Ecolibrium project.
Manage WordPress installation, updates, themes, and plugins.
Ensure website security, backups, and performance.
Implement SEO strategies and improve site accessibility.
Create visual content for web and social media.
Collaborate with our communications team on content strategy and storytelling.
Help train other volunteers or staff in basic website management.
Document processes, best practices, and technical setups.
Desired Skills & Experience
Familiarity with WordPress and website building/management.
Some knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic PHP.
Experience with SEO, analytics, and content strategy a plus.
Visual design or graphic editing skills desired.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong self-management and motivation.
Alignment with sustainable or permaculture values (no prior farm experience required).
Bonus Skills:
Video production or editing experience.
Basic Portuguese (willingness to learn counts).