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The Ecovila Sustentar is a space of connection with nature, with the territory, and with life in the community. Collaboration involves maintenance and improvements in the spaces using sustainable construction practices.
25 hours of help per week
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner Spanish
Between 21 and 55 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Academy Course Eco Certificate for Volunteers: Basic Concepts
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🏡 Welcome to Ecovila Sustentar @ecovilasustentar, an agroecological territory with sustainable practices and preservation of the Mata Atlântica, 46 km from São Paulo.
We are a living laboratory that promotes ecopedagogical and permacultural experiences.
In this volunteer opportunity, you will be able to learn and collaborate with bioconstruction practices, experiencing natural techniques, collective work and the daily life of a developing community in the Mata Atlântica.
We want to share moments of collective learning with experiences in nature. We hope that volunteers have openness to live harmoniously with other inhabitants of the ecovilla, with daily care of animals and plants and permacultural management of the space.
🍀During weekdays we require a dedication of at least 5 hours of daily volunteer work, with supervision by a member of our community. During these hours, you may be asked to contribute to day-to-day tasks such as cleaning, cooking, organizing and maintaining the spaces, using the necessary tools for the tasks, which may include sharp or electrical tools.
The meals are prepared collectively with ingredients provided by the community, including the volunteers.
We are open to welcoming you in the best possible way so that you integrate into our community and our sustainable and regenerative way of life.
After approval of the stay, arrival time can be between 9:00 and 19:00, with prior notice.
🏕️ Camping volunteering, at no cost.
✅What to bring:
- Tent, tarp, thermal mat, sleeping pad, and other camping gear.
- Sleeping bag/blanket, pillow, pillowcase and sheets.
- Bath towel/face towel.
- Sarong or yoga mat (for body practices).
- Personal hygiene products (biodegradable preferred).
- Comfortable clothing (for work in nature).
- Rain jacket and warm clothing/jackets (cold nights).
- Closed-toe shoes or boots (for hikes in the woods).
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Hat and work gloves (protection).
- Flashlight or portable charger (energy autonomy).
- Food to share at meals.
Not allowed:
- Smoking inside enclosed spaces.
- Bringing people to the Ecovila without prior authorization.
- Disrespectful behavior toward any member.
- Engaging in illicit activities.
Depending on the length of stay, the volunteer's dedication and participation in experiences and events, a financial contribution may be requested to cover meals, transportation or other needs; we will always discuss it.
