The image depicts a serene wooden house with a wraparound porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant rainbow arcing above it, set against a gray sky.
The image depicts a serene forest stream, featuring a tree trunk on the left, lush greenery, and a tranquil water surface reflecting the surrounding foliage.
A group of people, including children, gather around a fire pit in a backyard, with some seated on chairs and others on the ground.
The image depicts a serene river flowing through a lush, green forest, with a clear blue sky and white clouds above, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, set against a dark night sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small boat floating on a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a man standing on a wooden deck outside a house with a brick exterior, featuring a couch and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a serene room with two beds, each adorned with a mosquito net, situated on a wooden floor and surrounded by windows offering a view of lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a rustic room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring two bunk beds, a windowed wall, and a wooden floor, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a group of people practicing yoga on a wooden floor in a spacious room with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a vibrant salad on a glass plate, featuring a medley of vegetables, rice, and other ingredients, set against a dark wooden table background.
The image depicts a woman standing on the stairs of a wooden building, wearing a face mask and sporting a black sports bra and patterned leggings.
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Join our rainforest community near Itacare, Bahia, Brazil

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If you are are planning to visit Brazil to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information you need to contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    It was a thriving community for 12 years, widely recognized across the region and in Brazil for its dynamic volunteer programs that drew people from near and far. After a three-year hiatus, we are excited to be starting fresh, bringing this beloved project back to life.

    Our current focus is on restoring and enhancing our housing and shared spaces, and we are looking for skilled volunteers with experience in sustainable building, bio-construction, and renovation. Although our long-term vision includes reactivating our permaculture gardens and potentially chocolate production from our cacao orchards, for now, our priority is building solid, sustainable structures to support these future plans.

    But beyond that, we also welcome those who can bring creative skills to share! Whether your talents lie in handcrafts, music, dance, painting, sculpture, or even storytelling and theater, you can help shape both the atmosphere and the community here. Art and culture have always been central to this place, and we’re excited to welcome those inspired to add their creativity to our project’s rebirth.

    Accessible by boat from the vibrant surf town of Itacaré, Bahia, the heart of Brazilian Afro-culture, the community offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project in a breathtaking natural setting. If you’re passionate about sustainable living and ready to join us in this inspiring phase of renewal, we welcome you to be part of this journey!

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    Foi uma comunidade próspera por 12 anos, amplamente reconhecida na região e no Brasil por seus programas de voluntariado dinâmicos, que atraíam pessoas de perto e de longe. Após uma pausa de três anos, estamos animados para recomeçar e dar nova vida a este projeto tão querido.

    Localizada no coração da Mata Atlântica, a communidade está cercada por uma beleza natural deslumbrante: uma abundância de árvores frutíferas, vegetação exuberante e o magnífico Rio de Contas, com águas perfeitas para nadar e se conectar com a natureza. É um ambiente inspirador para quem ama a floresta, com seus sons, aromas e texturas únicos.

    Nosso foco atual é restaurar e melhorar nossos espaços de convivência e moradia, e buscamos voluntários qualificados com experiência em construção sustentável, bioconstrução e renovação. Embora nossa visão a longo prazo inclua reativar os jardins de permacultura e, possivelmente, a produção de chocolate dos nossos cacaueiros, por enquanto nossa prioridade é construir e renovar estruturas sólidas e sustentáveis para apoiar esses planos futuros.

    Mas, além disso, também recebemos de braços abertos aqueles que podem trazer habilidades criativas para compartilhar! Seja seu talento em artesanato, música, dança, pintura, escultura ou até mesmo contação de histórias e teatro, você pode ajudar a moldar a atmosfera e a comunidade aqui. Arte e cultura sempre foram parte central deste lugar, e estamos animados para receber aqueles que se inspiram em contribuir com sua criatividade para o renascimento do projeto.

    Acessível por barco a partir da vibrante cidade de surf Itacaré, na Bahia, o coração da Afro-cultura brasileira, a commidade oferece uma oportunidade única de contribuir para um projeto significativo em um cenário natural de tirar o fôlego. Se você é apaixonado por vida sustentável e está pronto para se juntar a nós nesta inspiradora fase de renovação, seja bem-vindo!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    Located in the heart of the Atlantic rainforest, the community is surrounded by stunning natural beauty: an abundance of fruit trees, lush greenery, and the breathtaking Rio de Contas flowing nearby, with clear waters perfect for swimming and connecting with nature. This is an inspiring environment for those who love the rainforest, with its endless sounds, scents, and textures.

  • Help

    Help

    We’re seeking volunteers who have skills, experience, or interest in these areas:

    - Bioconstruction
    - Landscaping
    - Infrastructure Renovation
    - Cleaning Support
    - Carpentry
    - Gardening
    - Cooking

    IMPORTANT:

    1. Alcohol-Free and Tobacco-Restricted: The project is alcohol-free, and smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Please come only if you’re comfortable with this.

    2. Meals Provided: Cooking is a shared, collective task and a fun part of volunteering here! We serve three simple meals daily, primarily vegetarian and often vegan. Occasionally, we use local eggs, milk, and butter.

    3. Bring Your Own Supplies: Volunteers need to bring their own hygiene items, bedding, and towels.

    If you’re excited about sustainable living, eager to contribute, and happy to abide by our guidelines, we’d love to welcome you into this inspiring project!

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    Estamos buscando voluntários que tenham habilidades, experiência ou interesse nas seguintes áreas:

    - Bioconstrução
    - Paisagismo
    - Renovação de Infraestrutura
    - Apoio à Limpeza
    - Carpintaria
    - Jardinagem
    - Cozinha

    *IMPORTANTE:*

    1. *Livre de Álcool e com Uso de Tabaco Restrito:* O projeto é livre de álcool, e fumar só é permitido em áreas designadas. Por favor, venha apenas se estiver confortável com isso.

    2. *Refeições Oferecidas:* Cozinhar é uma tarefa coletiva e divertida para os voluntários aqui! Servimos três refeições simples por dia, principalmente vegetarianas e, muitas vezes, veganas. Ocasionalmente, usamos ovos, leite e manteiga locais.

    3. *Traga Seus Próprios Suprimentos:* Os voluntários precisam trazer seus itens de higiene pessoal, roupa de cama e toalhas.

    Se você está animado com a vida sustentável, disposto a contribuir e confortável em seguir nossas diretrizes, será um prazer recebê-lo!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will stay in dormitories with a maximum of three people per room, with comfortable, new mattresses. Each bed is equipped with a mosquito net for added comfort.

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    Os voluntários ficarão em dormitórios com no máximo três pessoas por quarto, com colchões novos e confortáveis. Cada cama está equipada com mosquiteiro para maior conforto.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As a volunteer, you’ll receive accommodation, meals, internet, and transportation to/from town (a pick-up point under the bridge over Rio das Contas), all by boat. In exchange, you’ll contribute five hours a day to project work and help keep the shared living and kitchen areas tidy.

    *IMPORTANT:* Organizing transport to and from our remote rainforest location and providing housing here requires a lot of resources. Please book your arrival only if you’re 100% sure you can make it, as last-minute cancellations cost us valuable time and resources and prevent others from joining.

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    Como voluntário, você receberá acomodação, refeições, internet e transporte de/para a cidade (ponto de embarque sob a ponte sobre o Rio das Contas), tudo de barco. Em troca, você contribuirá com 5 horas de trabalho por dia no projeto e ajudará a manter as áreas comuns de convivência e cozinha organizadas.

    *IMPORTANTE:* Organizar o transporte para nossa comunidade remota na floresta e fornecer alojamento aqui exige muitos recursos. Por favor, só reserve sua chegada se tiver 100% de certeza de que poderá vir, pois cancelamentos de última hora nos custam tempo e recursos valiosos, além de impedir que outra pessoa que realmente poderia chegar no horário tenha a vaga.

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene forest stream, featuring a tree trunk on the left, lush greenery, and a tranquil water surface reflecting the surrounding foliage.
A group of people, including children, gather around a fire pit in a backyard, with some seated on chairs and others on the ground.
The image depicts a serene river flowing through a lush, green forest, with a clear blue sky and white clouds above, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene wooden house with a wraparound porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a vibrant rainbow arcing above it, set against a gray sky.
The image depicts a two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, set against a dark night sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small boat floating on a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a man standing on a wooden deck outside a house with a brick exterior, featuring a couch and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a rustic room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring two bunk beds, a windowed wall, and a wooden floor, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a group of people practicing yoga on a wooden floor in a spacious room with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a vibrant salad on a glass plate, featuring a medley of vegetables, rice, and other ingredients, set against a dark wooden table background.
The image depicts a woman standing on the stairs of a wooden building, wearing a face mask and sporting a black sports bra and patterned leggings.
A man with long hair sits on a rock in shallow water, shirtless, with his head tilted back and eyes closed, basking in the sun.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a grassy area, a palm tree, and a body of water, set against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a group of 12 people posing for a photo on a dirt path, with a scenic ocean view and lush greenery in the background.

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