Join our journey of regeneration and innovation in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our centre dedicated to integrating traditional knowledge with modern technologies, fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. Located in southern Brazil, in a region rich in biodiversity, our space is a living example of environmental regeneration and preservation, social innovation, and sustainable practices.

    Our History
    Since 2013, we have transformed from abandoned land into a hub for cultural and regenerative gatherings. We have hosted over 80 people from 17 countries over the years, creating a vibrant community of volunteers and visitors who bring and take new perspectives and learnings.

    However, recent storms have damaged part of our infrastructure, and we are now focused on rebuilding with resources from the land itself. The wood, stones, and soil we use come from our land, making the entire process a deeply rooted experience in sustainability and indigenous construction.

    Our Purpose
    Imagine a place where agroforestry, natural building, and sustainable technologies coexist, creating a model of sustainability and regeneration.
    We aim to restore the connection between humans and their natural environment, integrating science and nature in every project.
    We seek to provide educational opportunities through hands-on experiences and volunteering, with partnerships with local universities and researchers such as UFSM and URI. It’s exciting to merge empirical knowledge with the academic world and create innovative ways to interact with our surroundings.
    We value community connection, creating spaces for exchanging ideas, experiences, and promoting collective well-being.
    Our Current Activities
    We are currently in a rebuilding process, repairing damage caused by recent storms and expanding our capacity to accommodate more people and projects. The construction is done with sustainable materials and natural building techniques. We are looking for volunteers willing to contribute to this effort, offering an immersive experience in a natural environment in return.

    Our Future
    Looking ahead, - is expanding as a research and innovation center, promoting partnerships with universities, schools, and individuals interested in learning about the local biome, agroecological systems, and the integration of ancestral and modern technologies. Our goal is to serve as a model for sustainable living and environmental regeneration.

    Come Be a Part of It
    Whether as a volunteer, researcher, or visitor, - is open to those seeking a unique experience of connection with nature and personal development. Together, we can continue building a more sustainable and conscious future.

    Bem-vindos ao- um centro dedicado à integração do conhecimento tradicional com tecnologias modernas, promovendo uma relação harmoniosa entre a humanidade e a natureza. Situado no sul do Brasil, em uma região rica em biodiversidade, nosso espaço é um exemplo vivo de regeneração e preservação ambiental, inovação social e práticas sustentáveis.

    Nossa História
    Desde 2013, Sítio-passou de uma terra abandonada a um porto de encontros culturais e regenerativos. Recebemos mais de 80 pessoas de 17 países ao longo dos anos, criando uma comunidade vibrante de voluntários e visitantes, que trazem e levam consigo novas perspectivas e aprendizados.

    Entretanto, recentes tempestades danificaram parte da nossa infraestrutura, e agora estamos focados na reconstrução com recursos naturais do próprio local. A madeira, as pedras e a terra que usamos são provenientes da nossa terra, o que torna todo o processo uma experiência profundamente enraizada na sustentabilidade e na construção autóctone.

    Nosso Propósito
    Imagine um local onde agrofloresta, bioconstrução e tecnologias sustentáveis coexistem, criando um modelo de sustentabilidade e regeneração.
    Trabalhamos com a visão de restaurar a conexão entre o ser humano e seu ambiente natural, integrando ciência e natureza em cada projeto.
    Estamos buscando oferecer oportunidades educacionais por meio de vivencias e voluntariados sobre temos algumas parcerias com universidades e pesquisadores locais também, como a UFSM e a URI, é muito legal poder unir conhecimentos empíricos ao meio acadêmico e gerando formas criativas de interagir com o mundo a nossa volta.
    Valorizamos a conexão comunitária, criando espaços para a troca de ideias, experiências e promoção do bem-estar coletivo.

    Nossas Atividades Atuais:
    Estamos atualmente em um processo de reconstrução, reparando os danos causados por tempestades recentes e expandindo nossa capacidade para abrigar mais pessoas e projetos. A construção é feita com materiais sustentáveis e técnicas de bioconstrução. Buscamos voluntários dispostos a colaborar nesse esforço, oferecendo em troca uma experiência imersiva em um ambiente natural.

    Nosso Futuro
    Com um olhar no futuro, Sítio - se expande como um centro de pesquisa e inovação, promovendo parcerias com universidades, escolas e indivíduos interessados em aprender sobre o bioma local, sistemas agroecológicos e a integração de tecnologias ancestrais e modernas. Nosso objetivo é servir como um modelo de convivência sustentável e de regeneração ambiental.

    Venha Fazer Parte
    Seja como voluntário, pesquisador ou visitante, o Sítio - está aberto para aqueles que buscam uma experiência única de conexão com a natureza e desenvolvimento pessoal. Juntos, podemos continuar construindo um futuro mais sustentável e consciente.


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  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn:
    Portuguese
    Build stuff
    Cultural excentricities from the Gaucho style of life
    Working on crops
    Working with trees
    Medicine from nature
    Natural healing practices
    We also work with some 'jungle medicines' like Rapé (rapÉ not rape, google it if you don't know about hahaha) in here
    Before pandemy we used to have events like shammanic weekend, reiki degree, hipnosis, yoga class etc...Now we are more on the path of having people and interacting with them deeply in order to create a singular process for every volunteer we have, its very good to see people going home with a better perspective of the world and leaving us also with a deep understandment of other places and cultures.


    Você vai aprender:
    Construir coisas
    Excentricidades culturais
    Trabalhar com hortas e plantas
    Trabalhar com árvores
    Remédios da natureza
    Práticas de cura natural
    Nós também trabalhamos com algumas medicinas da selva' como o rapé não estupro, pesquise no Google se você não.
    Antes da pandemia, tínhamos eventos como fim de semana xamânico, grau de reiki, hipnose, aula de ioga, etc ... Agora estamos mais no caminho de ter pessoas e interagir com elas profundamente, a fim de criar um processo único para cada voluntário que temos, é muito bom ver as pessoas voltando para casa com uma perspectiva melhor do mundo e também possibilitando-nos termos uma nova perspectiva cultural que a mesma traz consigo.

  • Help

    Help

    We basically need help with the maintenance of the house and dogs, as well as the gardens and outdoor areas.
    I have been working in the city, and it has been quite difficult to give the necessary attention to the space without volunteers, the tasks would be quite basic at first and according to the volunteer's interest and will we can include more complex activities and specific courses from those listed above.

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    Precisamos de ajuda basicamente na manutenção da casa e dos dogs, assim como dos jardins e das áreas externas.
    Tenho trabalhado na cidade, e tem sido bastante dificultoso dar a atenção necessária ao espaço sem voluntários, as tarefas seriam bastante básicas a principio e conforme o interesse e vontade do voluntario podemos incluir atividades mais complexas e cursos específicos dos listados a cima.

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  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We got the main house, where its situated the kitchen and living room, by there there is one bedroom and bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Once we live in a really small town there's always time to go to a waterfall or spend time with friends, at town you shall find pretty much anything u need and a lot of delicious meals.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Possible

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    If your pet is pet friendly you can do it!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    From 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week tops

Host ref number: 556869735734

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