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We are looking for a co-creator who wants to apply their Permaculture knowledge to help structure a community from scratch in the Serra da Mantiqueira. We are not looking for someone to 'plant', but a partner to read the landscape, plan our water and energy flows, and then help us implement the first steps of a Sintrópico Agroforestry System. If you have a PDC or experience with regenerative agriculture, this position is for you.
20 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English
Between 28 and 56 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We believe that producing food can also be a way to regenerate the Earth.
We are starting the construction of an agroforestry front in our area in Serra da Mantiqueira and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of this story from the beginning.
The objective is to develop a system that unites food production, soil recovery, biodiversity increase and integration with the forest, creating a living model of regenerative agriculture.
During the experience, you will be able to participate in area planning, soil preparation, implementation of the first planting nuclei, selection and management of species and monitoring the development of the agroforestry.
More than executing tasks, we want to cocreate a system that continues growing after your passage. There is room to experiment, share knowledge, learn from the territory's reality and develop solutions adapted to Mantiqueira.
If you already have experience with agroforestry, syntropic agriculture, permaculture, or agroecology, you will be very welcome. If you are still learning, but have the willingness to put your hands in the soil, observe, learn and contribute, we also want to meet you.
Here, your work can become something that remains: trees, food, living soil, biodiversity and shared knowledge.
IMPORTANT
A Aquarius Living is located inside a large natural territory where the nearest town is about a 20-minute drive away. Here we allocate each volunteer in the residents' own houses in the community, with much care and respect.
Meals are prepared collectively, and in spare time there is plenty of space and trails for walking, green spaces, a lake, in short, a lot of contact with nature. There are always people available to help with any need.
The routine will be organized according to weather conditions, the needs of the agroforestry system, and the pace of the community.
Workload: approximately 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week.
The schedules can be adjusted according to temperature and the day's activities, prioritizing the periods most suitable for field work.
In addition to the vacancy's activities, the volunteer will have free time to explore the territory, rest, socialize with the community and participate in the experiences and activities available at Aquarius Living.
🌿 Respect for the territory
We care for nature, animals, springs, plants and all Aquarius Living structures. Avoid waste and leave the spaces used organized.
🤝 Respect for the community
We value relationships based on respect, listening, collaboration and diversity. We do not tolerate discriminatory, aggressive or disrespectful attitudes.
⏰ Commitment to the activities
We previously agree on schedules and responsibilities. Punctuality, communication and commitment are fundamental for the experience to work for everyone.
🌱 Care with the work
Agroforestry activities involve tools and physical work. Follow the team’s guidelines and always communicate if you have questions or limitations.
💬 Open communication
If something isn’t working for you, talk to us. We prefer to resolve any issue through transparent and respectful dialogue.
🏡 Shared life
Each person is responsible for caring for the communal spaces and contributing to a pleasant coexistence.
📵 Responsible use of image
Photos and videos are welcome, but we ask for respect for people’s privacy and authorization before publishing images of other community members.
🔥 Safety
It is not allowed to use tools, equipment or engage in risky activities without guidance and authorization from the team.
✨ Presence and participation
The goal is for you to feel integrated, part of our family and for us to have a truly collaborative exchange. We always hold a good circle around the campfire, themed nights, game nights and playful activities. We hope you will join us for them :)
