🏡🌿 Permaculture and chalet construction
The experience
Experience a hands-on stay in Delfim Moreira, helping to build a mountain chalet while learning permaculture principles. Collaborate on bioconstruction activities, get to know the lifestyle of a native family from the region, and enjoy the tranquility, the landscapes, and the connection with nature in the Serra da Mantiqueira.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
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.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. 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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We will welcome volunteers interested in helping to build the chalet that will be part of Sítio Guimarães.
Activities & Shift
Help with the construction of the chalet, and shifts will cover the morning and afternoon periods, for a total of up to 5 hours per day.
Rules
Maintain respect among colleagues and residents.