Permaculture project Maquiné, Brazil

5.0
(4 reviews)4

🌿🎨 Art, Ecology & Living Well in the Atlantic Forest

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
4 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Expand your environmental consciousness
3 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance 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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Join the day-to-day life at AMÓ – Lugar de Bem Viver, a space for art and sustainability in the southern Atlantic Forest. Activities include garden and agroforestry management, extractivism, bioconstruction, and event preparation. The work is collective and connected to nature — ideal for those seeking a mindful and transformative experience. ✨

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 5. Gender equality
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 15. Life on land
Amber

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

Hannah

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

Rachael

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 :)

Cátia

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

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