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We open our space to people who want to experience a cultural, linguistic, and ecological exchange in the Atlantic Forest on the coast of São Paulo. We are an eco-hostel surrounded by nature, well equipped, with stable internet and a tranquil environment. There is an opportunity to visit an Indigenous village, participate in permaculture workshops, and exchange languages, sharing English naturally as we learn together about nature.
20 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This program is an experience of cultural, linguistic, and ecological exchange for people who want to live in close contact with nature and learn through living together.
Activities:
• Conversations in English with the hosts
• Moments dedicated to teaching English in a practical way (real day-to-day situations)
• Teaching conducted in Portuguese or Spanish, depending on preference
🏡 Coexistence and Support at the Eco-Hostel
• Reception of foreign guests
• Support in English communication on hosting platforms
• Basic guidance to guests about the space and the region
🌱 Ecological and Community Experience
• Participation in permaculture workshops
• Sustainable practices and care for the common spaces
• Cultural exchanges with the local community
• Opportunity to meet an indigenous village
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⏰ Shifts and Pace of the Experience
• Daily workload: 4 hours per day
• Days: 5 days per week
• Flexible schedules, defined together, respecting the pace of the space and of the people
• Shifts generally distributed between:
• Morning: light reception, organization and language exchange
• Afternoon: English teaching, online communication and workshops
• Free time guaranteed for beach, trails, rest and integration
1. Mutual respect
Respect for people, cultures, rhythms, differences and forms of expression.
2. Spirit of exchange
This is a mutual learning experience. An openness to teach, learn and share is expected.
3. Commitment to the agreed schedules
Shifts and language exchange moments must be respected, always with dialogue and flexibility.
4. Conscious communication
Any discomfort or doubt should be discussed with the hosts in an open and respectful manner.
5. Care for the space
Keep environments clean and organized, respecting common and private spaces.
6. Eco-friendly practices
Mindful use of water, energy and natural resources. Waste separation when possible.
7. Community living
Participation in the eco-hostel routine with presence and responsibility, without a formal work atmosphere.
8. Respect for local and Indigenous communities
Ethical, respectful, and open-to-learning attitude when visiting traditional communities.
9. Alcohol and substances
Responsible and mindful use. Situations that affect collective well-being are not allowed.
10. Silence and rest
Respect rest times and the tranquil atmosphere of the space, especially at night.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
