Help us preserve the forest in Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  Description

  Me, my boyfriend and my daughter live in the middle of the Atlantic forest in the south of Brazil. We grow organic food and preserve the forest in order to protect the water sources. We love to stay in touch with nature. My daughter is learning italian and I'm learning german. We like to go outdoors, rock climbing and travel.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Can stay in the middle of a preserved area in the country side. Able to attend Yoga classes or meditation in our house. Also can go together with us in some trips to the beach or the mountains. Also, you can take a river bath or birdwatching.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We would like someone who is proactive, that helps with gardening and growing food. Also, to teach us italian or german. As we live in a rural area, our internet is not that good...

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have a room and bathroom in a separated house near our house. You can use our kitchen to prepare your meal or join us. But we do not eat wheat and dairy products from cows. We eat fish or sea food only, no other animal. We still have no good internet connection.

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  What else ...

  you can ride a bicycle or hitchhiking to downtown. The closer you can come by bus is 4km away. We live near the beach (45km) and other big cities as Curitiba(120km) and Florianópolis(200km).

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  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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week