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🌱 Volunteer in Brazil
Looking for an immersive experience in nature, community, and learning?
Join our eco-farm in Nova Friburgo, and be part of a living project in permaculture, agroforestry, and natural building.
We are looking for volunteers ready for more than 3 months, ideally up to 1 year, who want to deepen their skills and grow within our team.
🌿 Areas You’ll Explore
Agroforestry – learn to plant, maintain, and harvest from diverse forest systems
Bioconstruction – participate in natural building projects with cob, bamboo, and straw-bale techniques
Communication & Community Engagement – help share our story, document projects, or support educational activities
This is hands-on learning, offering a progressive development path.
🏡 Life on the Farm
Shared volunteer houses with basic comforts: electricity, hot showers, laundry
Organic meals from our own farm produce
Surround yourself with mountains, waterfalls, and nature trails
Join a supportive international community, learning and working together
🌟 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
💡 Why Join?
Develop skills in permaculture, agroforestry, and bioconstruction
Grow in a structured, long-term program with opportunities to deepen your knowledge
Be part of a community-driven project making a real impact
Gain experience for your future projects, career, or personal growth
📧 Ready to apply? Message us and start your journey!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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, share skills, and take part in language sessions.
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.
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 bamboo and wood cultivation
Opportunity: Hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem management
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
Opportunity: Apply your architectural or building skills in real projects and mentor an international team
VIDEOMAKER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Capture daily farm life through photos and videos
Help with social media and content creation guided by our Communications Coordinator
Opportunity: Learn storytelling, video production, and social media in a creative, international environment
WEB DEVELOPER
Build and maintain our website and platforms
Showcase our sustainability projects online
Integrate social media and content management tools
Opportunity: Develop digital skills while supporting sustainability initiatives
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, warm showers, washing machines, stove & hobs, and basic WiFi.
Enjoy farm produce and a warm lunch buffet Mon–Fri. Personal snacks are up to you.
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 with locals, or participate in community activities on the farm.
We also host social evenings with music, movies, games, karaoke, volleyball, football, 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.
Living here gives you the chance to disconnect, enjoy nature, and immerse yourself in an international community.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have basic Wi-Fi available on the farm. Connectivity can sometimes be affected by weather conditions.
Space for parking camper vans
We have public and open parking.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chicken
Cows
Maia
Scooby
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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
