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We are leading the way in Brasil and beyond in social and sustainable building and lifestyle.
We want to live in harmony with nature, produce our own food & energy while the land grows in richness and aesthetic beauty. We will treat our own waste, generate our own energy and help the less fortunate whilst doing so. We generate income by inviting tourists who will be accommodated in Eco Lodges and will be offered locally cultivated organic food and a wide variety of sports & workshops.
In 2015, we bought a beautiful property (300.000 m2) in Cardinot, Nova Friburgo, Brazil. It took a long time to find this property and we were excited that we found exactly what we wanted. A cool climate (1200 meters altitude), clean drinking water, mountains, beautiful views, security and nearby quality infrastructure in Nova Friburgo.
We have established ourselves over the last year by bio-constructing a couple of eco-lodges. We are now accepting volunteers to come and learn a trade with us and pick up some Portuguese whilst you do so.
Interested in joining our vision? Please see the "Help" section for the type of help we are currently in need of.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about bioconstruction, live and eat healthy, use your hands, learn portuguese, make friends and be disconnected from the city, television, fast food and work in a very nice team.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for long-term helpers in the following roles who can commit to help out for three months to a year:
Administrative Assistant:
-Assist with creating and editing documents
-Create schedules
-Keep databases up to date
-File identification and payment information of guests
-*Must speak English and Portuguese fluently
Videomaker/Photographer:
-Create short and long format videos
-Take picture capturing daily life on the farm
-Contribute to social media idea with guidance of the Communications Coordinator
-*Must have professional equipment & portfolio that demonstrates skills
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are an ecological farm nestled in the mountains of Nova Friburgo. As we receive many of volunteers from around the globe we offer portuguese classes to get easier the communication at the farm.
Accommodation
We have two volunteer houses with 3 bedrooms each. The house has electricity, clean drinking water, a warm shower, washing machine, stove & hobs and free Wifi. Each bedroom is shared. Basic food is provided.
What else ...
Cardinot which is a rural village nearby Nova Friburgo is situated in the região serrana (1200 meters altitude) is and incredible location. It's beautiful mountains, creeks, waterfalls are excellent for those who love nature, peaceful environment and security.
You can do hikes, go fishing or just enjoy all the incredible flora and fauna. The local people are very friendly and are so interested in tourists and visitors. If you like sports, every Thursday, we play football in the neighborhood. There is a bus stop 500 meters from the volunteer house which can take you to Nova Friburgo in 45 minutes. Nova Friburgo has approximatly 200,000 inhabitants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
we have public and open parking
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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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
