Between Bamboo, Earth and Forest: A Sustainable Experience
The experience
We are creating a sustainable space in the Atlantic Forest with agroforestry, bioconstruction, and off-grid living. Volunteers help regenerate the land, build with bamboo and earth, and care for the space. Activities include planting, pruning, soil cover, a garden, composting, and support on the construction, as well as playing with the baby, if you like children. It is a simple, practical experience guided by permaculture.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate Portuguese or Intermediate English
Between 25 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are developing a sustainable space in the Atlantic Forest, uniting agroforestry, bioconstruction, and off-grid living guided by permaculture. Volunteers help directly with regenerating the land and building a natural bamboo-and-earth house, creating real impact by learning and applying low-impact environmental techniques.
Rules
Respect always – with people, nature, animals and the shared space.
Take care of and store what you use – tools, kitchen, bathroom and shared items.
Quiet after 8 p.m. – peaceful coexistence is essential for us and for the forest.
Daily organization – everyone cleans up what they soil and keeps their space tidy.
Conscious use of water and energy – our off-grid system has limits.
External visits only with prior authorization – to maintain safety and privacy.
Open communication – any need or discomfort should be discussed.
Participation in community work days – collaboration is part of the experience.
Respect the baby's schedule – we prioritize a calm and welcoming environment.
Prohibited to remove plants, seeds or materials without authorization.