AMÓ – Lugar de Bem Viver

AMÓ – Lugar de Bem Viver is a cultural space of art and sustainability, located between the banks of the Maquiné River and Serra Geral Biological Reserve. The space was created by photographer Mirella Rabaioli, the actor and event producer Pascal Berten and his daughters Lena and Manu.

We hope that volunteering at AMÓ will be a mutual learning experience and an exchange of experiences. In addition to seeing concrete results of the work, of course, such as a built clay wall, baskets of harvested fruit, a pile of chopped firewood, a cleared path, or a cultural event held.

AMÓ – Lugar de Bem Viver operates in different areas of work: art and culture, agroecology and sustainability, environmental education and ecotourism, networks of solidarity economy and rural development.

Currently we are 3 adults who work continuously at AMÓ: Mirella, Pascal and Bianca. The work is planned and carried out collectively, week by week. In our daily organization, one of the adults in the house is responsible for the care of the children and for feeding the collective, while the others carry out the work. Come join this team of work.

As we organize cultural events and offer ecotourism experiences, we have experience welcoming people. We create a respectful and caring environment, to be attentive to the needs and demands of the volunteer.

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Reviews

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Maquiné, Brazil

United Kingdom

5

I had a lovely time at the project with Mirella, Pascal, their two super intelligent daughters and their amazing friends!! Tasks were a balance of cleaning, event preparation and manual labor, planting trees and tending to their land. Mirella and Pascal cooked delicious meals and went out of their way to introduce us to brazillian snacks! Maquiné is a beautiful place, with lots of opportunities to learn about medicinal plants and organic farming, permaculture local culture and music. For an enhanced experience, come with some knowledge of Portuguese! Thanks again for the lovely time :) x

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: Maquiné, Brazil

Germany

5

I had a really great time at the project. The place is beautiful, especially the nature around Maquine, with waterfalls, beaches and lots of amazing scenery. The work varies depending on what is needed, from helping with events, cleaning, gardening, clearing areas, helping with road construction or the kids. But what makes this place truly special are the people. Pascal and Mirella are wonderful hosts with two lovely children, and everyone in the community is incredibly kind and welcoming. If you're looking for beautiful Brazilian nature and great people, I can definitely recommend volunteering!

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Maquiné, Brazil

Brazil

5

I spent a week in this enchanted place, Maquiné is beautiful and the Espaço Amó project is incredible, I shared my time with Pascal and Mirela and their two beautiful and creative daughters and two more foreign volunteers where I could speak and practice my English.
I had contact with permaculture, with the community, the Farmacinha that has my heart, with the mountains and waterfalls.
I wholeheartedly recommend this volunteering and also the town of Maquine.
Gratitude and long life to this community.

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Maquiné, Brazil

United States

5

Working alongside Mirella and Pascal was nothing short of amazing- you will be living on property with the family who make you feel very comfortable and you learn so much about the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, sustainability, permaculture practices, their culture& arts center, and more. The job is a blend of physical labor and prepping day-to-day jobs on the property. They speak multiple languages but I asked for primarily Portuguese to help improve and the entire family was more than patient! If you love nature, family and learning- this is the perfect place for you:) Muito obrigada familia!

6 months ago


Pascal replied

It was really great meeting you, working with you, and learning from you! We already miss you. We hope to see you again soon :)


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Yoga / Meditation

Mountain

Family