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Description
If you are interested please write to us in English :-) ! Only in English please !
==> Please include the date you like to volunteer. <==
Living our dream on the beach in Brazil ! Cumbuco is a kitesurfing hot spot ! Together with our staff you have the possibility for a cultural exchange ! Learn how to speak Portuguese ( Our Staff only speaks Portuguese ) and learn more about the Brazilian way of life ! When there are local festivals you are welcome to visit with us. At the Cumbuco market square you are able to learn capoeira the Brazilian dance ! Kitesurfing is a wonderful sport and Cumbuco has many schools ( 10 hours are +/- 2000 Reais Full Beginner Course ) where you can learn how to KiteSurf on the Cumbuco Kite Beach.
Do you maybe work & travel ? Need fast internet ? Digital Nomad ? Us too ... So fast internet is no problem 😀 😌 😉 !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1. Cumbuco is a Paradise for Kitesurfer, Sun & Beach Lover & Digital Nomads.
2. Learn Portuguese and practice with customers and staff.
3. Dancing Forro is fun. Forró is a genre of Brazilian music that originated in Northeastern Brazil. It encompasses various dance styles as well as a number of different musical beats. This music genre has gained widespread popularity in all regions of Brazil. In Fortaleza you find local bars where to learn and dance !
4. Horseback riding is possible on the Cumbuco Beach for all horse lovers its a nice thing to do in your free time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for you if you are a nonsmoker & speak fluently english ! As we are working we need your help 3 hours a day for 5 days a week without food provided. We need help with our garden, maintenance etc. ! Girls speaking german will be a plus because our son is 10 years old and his grandfather loves to talk in german. Just in case u will be helping in the kitchen u don’t need to prepare food or serve food or drinks. Just helping to keep things clean and organised already will help us a lot.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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
Comfortable and Large Bungalow ( 2 bedrooms ( Fan only ), 1 bathroom & kitchen ). Each room has 2 bunkbeds and you will have one bunk bed or if you come as a couple the beds can be next to each-other. Normally you have a private bedroom. Only if we have 3 or 4 volunteers ( and you are a single volunteer ) you will need to share your room. But only with the same gender. Please bring your own mosquito net and towel.
What else ...
We live 1 minute away from the Beach in Cumbuco which is near Fortaleza ! Cumbuco is famous for kitesurfing so you will have the opportunity to practice it as well or learn it ( many schools in town ) ! The nearest airport is Fortaleza. Please do not use your mobile phone during work hours & bring your own towel, sun lotion 🧴 and a mosquito net.
Some infos about questions we get quite often from our volunteers :
1. Are there any other volunteers who might be joining too ?
We can not confirm if there are any other volunteers for the time you are looking for.
Volunteers come and go so it is unsure. But we always try to have at least one.
2. Is it easy to move around where you are located ? Yes it is. Buses, Taxis & Uber.
3. Are there many opportunities for hikes in nature ? Yes there are some but not near Cumbuco.
Google Guaramiranga is a City in the mountains nearby ( 2 hours drive )
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we can. Internet is very important to us as well so we use Fast Fiber here in Cumbuco.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The staff girls are great as well . Even if i couldnt… read more
The work was just as described, mainly helping around the house with flowers and palm trees.
The owner of the house, Mario is a really nice guy. He even gives… read more
The work was exactly what was described. Mario (the owner) and all the girls who work at the guest house are super friendly and really helpful even though I didn't… read more
Somos muito gratos por cooperar com nosso trabalho.
Dedicada , proativa ,… read more
