Non-Profit Project Ilhéus, Brazil

5.0
(259 reviews)259

Help us keep our seaside village organized and clean!

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Help a sustainable project
75 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
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Connect with nature
177 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
166 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
6 days
Stay up to
1 month

The Experience

We need your help with 3 hours a day for cleaning, tidying the accommodations, the yard, and the communal area on Milagres Beach in Olivença, by the sea of Ilhéus! Cleaning of the units and equipment such as the refrigerator, stove, and bathrooms. Cleaning of suites, chalet and the communal area (bathrooms, kitchen and laundry), bed linens are daily tasks. In exchange we will accommodate you at the Volunteer Support Center by the sea! Are you in? Then just come!

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Requirements

  • Fluent Portuguese
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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259 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 177 Get in touch with nature
  • 166 Meeting locals
  • 126 Immersing in the local culture
  • 106 Developing environmental awareness
  • 101 Developing social awareness
  • 81 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 26 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 24 4. Quality education
  • 24 5. Gender equality
  • 24 14. Life below water
  • 22 1. No poverty
  • 22 3. Good health and well-being
  • 20 15. Life on land
  • 18 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 15 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 14 13. Climate action
  • 14 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 6 2. Zero hunger
  • 6 7. Affordable and clean energy
Allison

United States

5

My experience here was good! The work wasn't too hard and the campground is right by the beach, so it's a good place to relax. Everyone was patient with my beginner Portuguese and the work was always only 3 hours. I would recommend future volunteers check in advance if food will be offered during your stay here, because when I applied, it was offered, but not when I arrived. If food is not offered, there are plenty of markets and restaurants nearby.

10 months ago

Dimitry

Russia

5

It was very pleasant to stay and help at Gnomo with very adequate, polite, helpful manager Raissa. She is good at her position and also experienced traveller and volunteer. Because of nice atmosphere and easy tasks we stayed even longer. Wish you all the best and keep going

over 1 year ago

Yulia

Russia

3

I would like to share my experience respectfully and objectively, hoping it will support future improvements. Overall, this was not the most comfortable volunteering experience for me. Laundry is washed all together — guests' clothes, volunteers' clothes, — which may not be hygienic. Washing items separately costs 40 reais per load. Flavio may not always be aware that physical contact with an unfamiliar woman can be inappropriate, even if unintentional. The barrack where I stayed had structural openings that allowed water to enter, causing my belongings to become wet.also there its insects

11 months ago


Gnomo replied

I think it's disrespectful of her to say that I touched her, because that did not happen in any way. People like her must have traumas and confuse things, because I never touched her except for a handshake when she arrived here, since when she left I wasn't even present. That's why I have been avoiding, now more than ever, foreigners, because they don't know how to behave in Brazil, most do not have the aptitude for manual labor, they complain excessively and are terrible at any manual work.

Matthew

Australia

5

Gnomo is a kind and patient host. He was welcoming and thankful of the work that I helped him with. Gnomo and the other organisers were patient with my basic Portuguese and made me feel welcome. In general the work was not too difficult and there were good vibes in the campground. The campground is very relaxed and I found it a great place to slow down with lots of hamocks to read your book in.

almost 2 years ago

Benjamin

France

5

I had a amazing time volunteering at Gnomo Camping ! Flavio, the host was really welcoming, nice, chill and funny guy ! The task were clear, easy and flexible. Its a good place to relax and be next to the nature, i would definitly recommended it ! 10/10 !!

almost 2 years ago

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