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24 Apr 2024
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Description
Based in the country side of Petrópolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro, we are a community focused project based on art, education and discovery.
The location is a networking hub to exchange best practices and knowledge with people who are looking for a more creative and sustainable way to live. Fazenda Vira-Mundo hosts school kids for educational program in art, music, ecology and literature. In addition, workshops and classes for adults of the community such as sewing, weaving, carpentry, ceramics, heavy machines use, yoga etc.. Our goal is to provide a safe place for teaching, learning and skill development sor the community. Our infrastructure allows for people to explore creative, artistic and entrepreneurial interests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will be able to interact with a large variety of people of many different cultural backgrounds. We have opportunities for both teaching and learning and are open to new ideias.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The possibilities are end are many possibilities of things to do.. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and well organized people help in with our project.
Our project involves fine art, literature, music, environmental education, sports, growing and preparing food, crafts, botanics, among others. We have an extensive after school program for local kids and professional courses for adults. We are launching a community beauty salon as well as a free dentist clinic.
Our volunteers may chose the project that best fits their skills as well as take part in our many open and free classes (yoga, capoeira, sewing, weaving, embroidery), borrow books from our library and explore the our beautiful coutryside.
we prefer volunteers that have some experience in Portuguese language
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Workawayers can take part in the educational team teaching languages to kids or adults or daily maintenance chores Our flexible program allows us to insert new and temporary activities to account for special skills our volunteers may have.
Accommodation
We provide one room for up to 2 people in our beautiful guest house! The house is complete with bathroom, sofa, computer, wi-fi, a functioning kitchen with stove, microwave and mini fridge. There is also an outdoor brick oven and sitting area.
We will provide ingredients for 3 meals a day to be cooked in the guest house. We also have coffee and bread available in our shared kitchen, fruits, vegetables and herbs in our gardens that workawayers are free to use.
What else ...
We are located only 1,5 km from the city center with easy access by car or bus. There are many touristic attractions in the area, such
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
aprox 6 hours a day, 4 days a week
Feedback (3)
Active, smart and hands on, Prunelle was a excellent volunteer and friend.
lucky us that she can manage some visits now and then!
c'était génial !!!
L'équipe est au top et Clara et Lucas sont présent si besoin et super accueillant
Les enfants sont attachants et le projet est impressionnant.
Le logement fournis est super et sincèrement l'endroit est magnifique.
Je recommande sans hésiter
All kids that had the opportunity to meet her became very attached to her kindness! they… read more
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Active, smart and hands on, Prunelle was a excellent volunteer and friend.
lucky us that she can manage some visits now and then!
c'était génial !!!
L'équipe est au top et Clara et Lucas sont présent si besoin et super accueillant
Les enfants sont attachants et le projet est impressionnant.
Le logement fournis est super et sincèrement l'endroit est magnifique.
Je recommande sans hésiter
All kids that had the opportunity to meet her became very attached to her kindness! they… read more
