Volunteering at the Permaculture Training Center
The experience
The focus of the Anovafloresta Center is training in Permaculture techniques and bio-construction. Activities are accompanied by theory in Permaculture and support aimed at transferring knowledge. Volunteers do not have repetitive tasks. The idea is to teach through many different activities, each time connected with the theory. The topics are varied: Permaculture, bio-construction, agroforestry, animal care, water management, etc...
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner English
Between 22 and 55 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Volunteers participate in activities 4 hours per day, 5 days a week + 2 hours if needed. It can be on weekends or during the week
Activities & Shift
The activities are related to bio-construction and agroforestry production systems (Permaculture guidance).
The activities can range from bioconstruction, creation and management of agroforestry beds, social media creation, composting, cooking and cleaning, etc. The goal is to prepare the new generation for food autonomy and habitat construction in a natural environment.
Rules
The main focus is sustainability, which means applying the rules to reduce environmental impact.