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Learn how to build a permaculture farm from scratch 🌱🐾🏕️

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The experience

A permaculture project being born from scratch! Here you’ll get hands-on experience with bioconstruction, permaculture design, and organic food production while taking part in an ecological and creative worksite. surrounded by nature and right next to an amazing waterfall—yet conveniently close to Florianópolis for those coming from the coast. It’s a simple, artistic, for those who want to get their hands in the soil and and help a dream grow.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

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

Beginner English or Beginner Portuguese

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This is simple and building phase, so I'm looking for people who are resilient, proactive, and have good communication skills. The site is still new and growing, so there isn't a lot of comfort right now—it's a simple and genuine experience, perfect for those who love nature and don't mind getting adapted.

Accommodation is in a large, comfy tent, about 15m², equipped with a mattress and bedding. No need to bring your own tent or mattress! The space fits up to 4 people, creating a light and collaborative vibe.

There's no luxury here, but there's adventure, learning, and great company. I'm hoping to find people open to experiencing the process from the ground up, with patience, transparency, and a willingness to learn.

In return, I offer full support, a listening ear, and flexibility. I'm always around to help, chat, and adjust schedules when needed. I really value the community, human connection, and friendship—the volunteer is more than just help; you're a part of the site's story.

During free time, you can hit the waterfall trail, take a dip in the river, have board game nights, watch movies, and enjoy good conversation. Here, the work is about exchanging learning and company—and the goal is to build something beautiful together, with ease and purpose.

Activities & Shift

Our current focus is the natural building of wattle and daub chalets. As a volunteer, you’ll be immersed in every stage—from mixing clay and assembling wooden structures to final artistic finishes.

Beyond bioconstruction, you will support the farm’s daily ecosystem through:

Permaculture & Gardening: Managing the organic garden, composting, and ecological sanitation.

Farm Maintenance: Assisting with simple bio-installations and keeping our space organized and sustainable.

Community Cooking: On a rotating basis, preparing lunch for the team is part of the daily tasks. We believe nourishing the group is as vital as building the walls.

This is a complete, hands-on experience for those seeking a simple, collaborative lifestyle deeply connected to the birth of a sustainable farm.

Rules

1. Stick to the agreed-upon work schedule and hours.
2. Keep your sleeping areas and shared spaces clean and organized.
3. Take good care of the structures and tools and avoid causing damage—everything is being built with a lot of effort!
4. Respect everyone involved in the project: the host, other volunteers, visitors, and neighbors.
5. Maintain good communication, collaboration, and a positive attitude every day.
6. Avoid excessive noise and help preserve the peaceful vibe of the place.
7. Leave the space as you found it—or even better.