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My name is Leandro and since I was 7 years old, my dad took me camping in Serra do Cipó, and soon enought this became a very especial place for us. There are lots of nice memories that I have from the region and my dad, who had at first a small shop, then a restaurant and finally a bed and breakfast in a spot with a beautiful sight. Now it's been around one year since my dad is gone, and since, I've quit my job in Belo Horizonte and moved to Serra do Cipó, despite all difficulties faced during the pandemics. I'll be glad to show around Serra do Cipó to people who can help me and who are interested in discovering the local costumes. I'm vegan, LGBT, and enjoy meditation, Yoga and receiving my friends.
I'm very easy going, I like to cook and to chat. Here in Minas Gerais we are known for being receptive and friendly, and I'm no exception. I enjoy presenting my culture and my State to people from everywhere. I've lived in the US, France and aboard a Cruise Ship, and when I was living in Belo Horizonte I've hosted exchange students from different places: Mexico, France and India. I hope to offer a good experience and that there is reciprocity in the relation. Searching for open minded, friendly and easy going volunteers. In this moment the local staff we have are myself and Haroldo, who help me with managing the volunteers. Since 2020 we have received about 250 volunteers here, and we are happy to present the volunteers to all the local adtivities.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Serra do Cipó is an unique place. Besides having lots of Natural richnesses like waterfalls and caves, it has a bright local life to be discovered. The volunteers and I live together and we share experiences in our free time, like hiking and rock climbing, Samba and forro. I would be wiling to teach and present some of my own personal interests and abilities, which envolve Meditation, Reiki and Xamanism. I could also teach Portuguese and French.
Here volunteers from different places and platforms get together to experience a routine that envolves vegan-vegetarian food, Yoga, meditation, and care for nature. . It's important to remark that we look for people who are willing to socialize and be part of a shared routine.
Help
The routine here involves housekeeping, maintaining the garden and the pool, receptioning guests and online publicity, but I also have many projects, decoration, arts and crafts, sustainability and tourism.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to teach or be taught any languages. It would also be great for me to practice the ones I speak
Accommodation
There is one of the rooms in the Bed and Breakfast which we're not renting in the moment, and in the house where I live, there are 3 large rooms. All are suites and have either a ceiling fan or air conditioning. I'm a vegan and for the volunteers that may be interested, I'd love to cook together and share food. The food is all vegan but volunteers may have vegetarian items in the fridge.
What else ...
There are a lot of waterfalls and small trips that volunteers can visit, and in the house I also like watching movies and cooking together. For those who are interested, I apply Reiki. In order to get to Serra do Cipó you will probably have to get first to Belo Horizonte, and then get a bus to here (around 100km) - there are multiple buses everyday from Belo Horizonte.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wi-fi connection in here is pretty good, I've received digital nomads before. It is important that you can conciliate with the chores around here, tough
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
I've got two dogs called Gautama and Lupe, and 3 female cats
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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PS: They also serve the best breakfast;)
Leandro is very generous and welcoming person, he is very knowledgeable and made sure that I would feel comfortable. The work isn’t too hard, I helped with cleaning, ironing, cooking. The hostel is mostly run by volunteers, so If you do come to volunteer here make sure that… read more
To me this was more like a Temple than a place. Leandro welcomed every person with a kindhearted. The experience and opportunities from this place was magical. Leandro offered us more than we ever expected and I was blessed to stay at this place. I had the opportunity to learn new things like cleaning and organizing… read more
