Bio construction project in Mata Atlântica, Brazil

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  Description

  Hey! We are the Island!
  My name is Isla, and me, my family and a couple of friends are acting around the world looking for a more sustainable way of living and like this trying to make the world a better place to be...
  We have a piece of land in South of Brazil. Where we would like to develop sustainably and in the future build a beautiful community that views the balance and connection between humans and nature.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are based in the middle of the Mata Atlântica, with a beautiful diversity of nature, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. You gonna have a great experience being immersed in the nature. Trying some local food, meeting some new people, teaching and learning, sharing different cultures and languages.

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  Help

  Right now we are in need of help in our land in Serra Negra, Guaraqueçaba / Brazil.
  Specially with the garden and construction, mostly bio construction/Sustainable construction.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Italian: Beginner

  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 can offer a bed in a shared room. Basically our main house have around 6 beds and 3 couches, plus some extra mattresses. We have a lot of outside area also for camping, for the ones who prefer to have a bit more privacy.
  Two toilets with shower. But also the river in front of the house that can be used with natural soap.
  One main shared kitchen.

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  What else ...

  One of the extra activities we suggest is a day visiting the Reserva Natural Salto do Morato with a stop at Buffalo’s Bar where you can find some beer and wi-fi! Those places are around 30 min. from the land by car.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Sorry but we are in a very remote area of heavy jungle and because of that there is no internet connection or service, the closest place with wi-fi connection is half hour by car from the land.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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