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Description
Looking for a meaningful long-term experience in nature, community, and sustainable living?
Join our international eco-farm in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and become part of an ongoing project focused on permaculture, agroforestry, bioconstruction, and environmental regeneration.
We are especially looking for people who:
- Want to stay with us for several months and become part of the team
- Are motivated, responsible, curious, and proactive
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
- Are interested in sustainable living, agroforestry, natural building, or community life
- Are open to teamwork, cultural exchange, and living with people from different backgrounds
- Want to contribute their own skills and experience while developing new ones
- Are willing to take responsibility and actively participate in everyday farm life
Depending on your interests and skills, you may contribute to:
- Agroforestry and permaculture
- Bioconstruction and architecture
- Cooking and kitchen routines
- Communication, photography, and videomaking
- Web development and digital projects
- Other activities connected to the farm and community
*Previous experience is welcome, but not always required.
We value attitude, commitment, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Living here means:
- Learning through hands-on experience
- Practicing Portuguese and English
- Working with your hands and spending time outdoors
- Sharing daily life with an international community
- Exploring the mountains, waterfalls, and nature around the farm
If you are looking for a longer-term experience where you can both contribute and learn, we would be happy to hear from you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Carpentry
Plant care
Technology
Videography
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Music
Books
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Performing arts
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Nature
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will join an international eco-farm community with people from all over the world, speaking different languages.
It’s a great opportunity to practice Portuguese and English, and share skills.
You’ll learn about bioconstruction and agroforestry, live and eat healthy, work with your hands, make friends, disconnect from the city, fast food, and television, and grow through teamwork and cultural exchange in a supportive environment. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
AGROFORESTRY
Learn and practice agroforestry and permaculture techniques on our farm
Plant, maintain, and harvest fruit trees and vegetables
Collaborate on forest and food projects, including composting and regenerative practices
BIOCONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE
Design and build eco-structures using natural local materials (cob, wattle and daub, bamboo)
Integrate renewable energy and eco-friendly site planning
Lead and train volunteers in sustainable construction practices
VIDEOMAKER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Capture daily farm life through photos and videos
Help with social media and content creation
Document workshops and community experiences
WEB DEVELOPER
Build and maintain our website and platforms
Showcase our sustainability projects online
Integrate social media and content management tools
COOKING
Prepare healthy, homemade meals for the community
Work with fresh, seasonal, and locally grown ingredients
Help with food preparation, organization, kitchen routines, and workshops
ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING
Help with administrative tasks, payments, invoices, and expense tracking
Organize documents, spreadsheets, and internal information
Support day-to-day administrative processes
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT
Help with volunteer recruitment and communication with applicants
Support the selection, onboarding, and organization of volunteers
Help coordinate communication and team routines
Who We’re Looking For
- Motivated, curious, and ready to commit for several months
- Open to practical challenges and teamwork
- Interested in sustainable living, agroforestry, natural building, and sustainability
- Prior experience is welcome but not required -
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are an international eco-farm with people from all over the world speaking different languages, offering a great opportunity to practice. Every week we self-organize Portuguese and English classes, helping each other, always open to cultural exchange and language practice. -
Accommodation
Two basic volunteer houses with 4 shared bedrooms each.
Electricity, clean water, hot showers, washing machines, stove and cooking facilities, and basic Wi-Fi.
Three meals per day are included.
A warm lunch buffet is provided on weekdays, while breakfast and dinner are prepared in the volunteer houses using the ingredients provided, including produce from the farm whenever available.
Personal snacks and special dietary items are the responsibility of each volunteer. -
What else ...
When not helping on the farm, volunteers can enjoy hiking or simply relaxing while exploring the rich flora and fauna around Cardinot, a rural village near Nova Friburgo at 1,200 meters altitude.
The area is known for its beautiful mountains, creeks, and waterfalls, offering a peaceful and safe environment for nature lovers.
Volunteers can join sports like football or volleyball, or participate in community activities on the farm.
We also host social evenings with music, movies, games, karaoke, or other activities depending on the group.
There is a bus stop just 500 meters from the volunteer house, taking you to Nova Friburgo in about 45 minutes, where you can explore the town and its services.
Our community is focused on wellbeing, so alcohol and drugs are not part of the environment here.
Living here gives you the chance to disconnect, enjoy nature, and immerse yourself in an international community. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
We have basic Wi-Fi available on the farm. Connectivity can sometimes be affected by weather conditions.
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Space for parking camper vans
We have public and open parking.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Chicken
Cows
Maia
Scooby
Luna
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I spent 4 weeks here with my partner (I wish it could have been longer!). We spent three days a week working on the bioconstruction project (building an Eco Lodge using cob). On the … read more
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I spent 4 weeks here with my partner (I wish it could have been longer!). We spent three days a week working on the bioconstruction project (building an Eco Lodge using cob). On the … read more
I leaned more than I could ever have asked for, building a house from foundations to roof. The work hours were log but out space was respected and the volunteer accommodation was really nice. The food was kept stocked and everything we needed was pretty … read more
1) carpentry
2) cob building
3) general maintenance.
But on top of skilled jobs Evan is willing to help where needed. And now and than he plays his violin to cheer op the team. Tx a lot Evan hopefully we see … read more
Well I couldn't expect a better experience to end my year of travelling !
First, Bart's project in its whole is very consistent and its goals are highly honorables.
Then, I myself, was looking for a natural building project with which I could … read more
