Help with bioconstruction and micro-algae, spirulina farming in São Luiz do Paraitinga, Brazil

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello there! I am Florent from Belgium, living mostly in Brazil for 6 years now. I did a PhD in the area of sustainable aquaculture and I am currently starting the construction of a spirulina farm (micro-algea >> superfood) and a house. This house is built with the superadobe technic, which consist basically in filling bags of earth, used as walls. We are on the top of a hill with a beautiful view of grassland and forest as far as our eyes can see. Located in São Luiz do Paraitinga, 2 hours from São Paulo and 1 hour from Ubatuba, where you can find wonderful tropical beaches. The land is 35 minutes on foot and 10 minutes by car from the centre of São Luiz do Paraitinga. It is a small touristic city with colonial style well preserved, various cultural events and provided with supermarkets, retail stores, hospital and some bars and restaurants. I would be very glad to welcome you to work to this project and to share good time together.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will be working in the construction of the house mostly with Enrique, a talented brazilian worker who likes to share his knowledge and experience with others.

    Moreover, Sao Luiz do Paraitinga is an historical city with frequent cultural events, inhabited by a lot of musicians and welcoming people, which facilitates cultural exchanges.

  • Help

    Help

    The main part of the house is already built but we will need help in the construction of another room with superadobe walls, natural coat and a flat roof. We will also need some help with the construction of a greenhouse and a tank used to grow the micro-algae spirulina. Also cooking sometimes, if you want to.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are two brand new rooms, which will be the lab, that are currently used to host volunteers. We also have a regular bathroom and an equipped kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    10minutes by car: São Luiz do Paraitinga, there are some sport activity as biking, horse riding or rafting.
    1h by car: Ubatuba, there are plenty of beaches with good spot to surf, waterfalls, a lot of bars dancing forró.
    2h20 by car: São Paulo, rich in cultural activities, nightlife.
    They are plenty of buses or carpooling as blablacar (~3 euros for Ubatuba and ~6 euros for São Paulo). Moreover, as I go sometimes in Ubatuba or São Paulo, you may enjoy a ride.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We just have to check if your pet gets along with my two dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.

Host ref number: 413569528821

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