🌿✨ Eco Retreat & Creative Living in São Thomé
The experience
Join Área 51 STL Eco Retreat, a nature-based space focused on collaboration and creativity. We’re looking for volunteers to help with construction (finishing work), gardening, decoration, and artistic projects like sculptures.
The routine is light and balanced, with a strong emphasis on good energy, shared growth, and meaningful exchange. Perfect for those who enjoy nature, creativity, and hands-on projects. 🌱🎨
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent Portuguese or Fluent English
Between 20 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Volunteering here operates on a fair exchange: we seek people committed to completing tasks and helping move the projects forward.
Activities & Shift
The activities are pre-arranged according to each person's skills (construction, finishing, gardening, art and decoration). The routine is light and organized, averaging 4 hours per day, with flexible hours arranged together.
Rules
We value a light, respectful and collaborative environment. Therefore, we ask:
- Commitment to the agreed schedules and tasks
- Respect for kitchen hours (until 8 PM)
- Each person is responsible for cleaning and organizing what they use
- Respect for the space, nature and others
- Clear communication in case of doubts or unforeseen events
- Responsible use of alcohol (not allowed during activities)
- It is not allowed to bring visitors without prior notice