🌿🌻 Celebrate rural tourism and local culture!
The experience
Join a project with 21 years of history, a reference in rural tourism, appreciation of local culture, and the development of environmental awareness. Help with day-to-day activities, learn about sustainable practices, and enjoy agroecological food. In your free time, explore the region's natural beauty, with its rivers and waterfalls!
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
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.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Portuguese or Intermediate Spanish
Between 22 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The easiest way to reach the Santa Barbara sítio from Rio de Janeiro is by bus or by ride-hailing cars. More precise directions will be sent via WhatsApp.
Activities & Shift
⏱️ 7h - Breakfast / 8h - 12h - Work / 12h - Lunch / +2h in the afternoon / 19h - Dinner
Activities: Maintenance of flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, processing of supplies and repair of structures. Any extra activity will be agreed in advance.
Rules
What we expect from you: commitment, good humor and respect for others.