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12 Jun 2026
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We are building a small handmade cottage using earth and bamboo. "Pau-a-pique" is the name of this traditional bioconstruction technique.
This project is about simplicity, good food, good music, good vibes. It's about sharing more than just work. Learning and teaching more than duties. Friendship, that's it.
I'm a traveller, and I used to be a volunteer years ago in a little farm in a lost village in South Korea. After my own experience I decided to host young souls in my new land. It is so nice to be part of a family so far from home. And our home is our temple. And the temple of this pilgrim is Minas Gerais, the more welcoming place in Brazil.
Probably you don't know where is Delfim Moreira. It's Okay, check your map. Is a secret village in Mantiqueira Mountains, not far from Rio de Janeiro, not far from São Paulo... but super calm and safe environment. With fresh air, cold weather, trails and beautiful waterfalls. So.. how a such beautiful place is not famous? I don't know.. haha And I kinda like this. Even better a place not so full of tourists, right?
So, dear friend-volunteer, send me a message! Tell me about you, and ask me about the meaning of life. Well, I will try my best to help you to find the answer by yourself.. haha
Actually life is simple. And happiness is not complicated task - or full of rules. Let's just live the moment. Comunication is essential. And to respect each other's nature.. Okay, let's come back to reality.. you are reading a volunteering profile, not your horoscope... haha
Just book your car and come. Let's talk about onions, cook a veggie feijoada together.. and build a house!
:)
Ray
40y - journalist
and home office civil servant.
PS. I'm learning Russian now. I loved St. Petersburg.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Movies & TV
Culture
Pets
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Music
Writing
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Camping
Nature
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Mountain
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love to play chess, photography, theater.. and I can give you tips about national parks in Brazil and around the world. I travel a lot, I probably know your country already.. :) My favorites: Russia, Chile, India, China, Korea, and Zimbabwe.
Help
Tasks like bioconstruction, carpentry, painting, planting trees and gardening is needed.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Accommodation
All meals are included, and we cook together. The accommodation house with private room for volunteers in a rural area 2 km from the city and 6 km from the construction site. It has fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a nice backyard. A river nearby, fruit trees, and a horse for riding.
What else ...
The building is located in a rural condominium 8km from the city Delfim Moreira, with some neighbors and friends living nearby. Itajubá - Minas Gerais - is the main city close, every day buses leave from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to there.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
My dog don't like cats, but he is friendly with small dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Tutuco (8 years)
Very kind boy. Border Collie.
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I was happy to help organise and build some biocontruction walls in my new friend's house (wish we could do more in this short time), meet his beautiful dog and being part of this simple family for some time. Sharing food, joking around all the time, working together, going to… read more
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I was happy to help organise and build some biocontruction walls in my new friend's house (wish we could do more in this short time), meet his beautiful dog and being part of this simple family for some time. Sharing food, joking around all the time, working together, going to… read more
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It is a beautiful spot in nature, but still close to civilization. It might not have the comfort people are used to but for me it had everything I needed and even more: it was such a pleasure to wake up with the sun shining in my face, and then directly being outside and breathing… read more
Esse foi meu primeiro voluntariado, gostei muito e aprendi muita coisa,… read more
Passamos um mês em seu lindo projeto, e é difícil colocar em palavras tudo o… read more
That was my first project in Workaway and was a great experience. I expent good moments in this work.
Sometimes I worked all day long just because it was so good then I didnt notice the time passing.
I intend to come back and help more with this great project.
II am really grateful to have been part of this.
