Permaculture project Cotia, Brazil

5.0
(18 reviews)18

Your reconnection with nature!

Help a sustainable project
11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Learn about sustainability
15 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
15 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet 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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

We are a space that multiplies good ideas, and your help will be very important to take care of the land, plant, harvest, and transform food into ecogastronomy recipes. We manage our apiary and meliponary, maintain the property with permaculture techniques, and keep our space even more sustainable with your ideas and techniques that will be very welcome, because we have a lot to learn and a little to teach.

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Requirements

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Learning about sustainability
  • 15 Developing environmental awareness
  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Creating true social impact
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 10 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 10 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 10 15. Life on land
  • 8 7. Affordable and clean energy
Joseane

Brazil

5

I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at the project Sítio the project, and my experience was truly memorable. From the first day, I was warmly welcomed with great affection and warmth by Edna and Betto. Two amazing people! Edna has exceptional skills in ecogastronomy. Betto is always willing to share his experiences about beekeeping and permaculture. I can't forget Catarina, another amazing person, in the art of planting. I thank everyone for such a meaningful experience; I am not taking away only learning, but also lasting memories.

4 months ago

Heidy

Colombia

5

The Sítio project gave me a purpose-driven volunteer opportunity. I could contribute with my skills to the development of an audiovisual project to present the site to the world, with total creative freedom, including the paintings made for the cultural corridor. Edna and Betto welcomed me with a lot of affection, as part of the family. I learned a lot from them, especially about permaculture and everything involved, and I loved the vision they have for the site's future!!! I carry with me a lot of learning, inspiration and gratitude. I highly recommend the experience, and Edna's food is delicious ✨🌱

11 months ago


Betto replied

We are very happy with DiDi's charisma and the very polite way she interacts in day-to-day life; we love having her around here. Gratitude!

Amauri

Brazil

5

Gratitude, Edna, Betto and Catarina! I lived a true immersion in agroecology and learned lessons that I will carry with me for life. With Betto, I learned about the care and management of bees from honey production, propolis and apicultural products. We carried out three agroforestry beds, from soil preparation, and we also produced bio-disinfectant and biofertilizer. Not to mention the meals prepared by Edna: INCREDIBLE, SENSATIONAL! In addition, I learned to make sourdough bread. I also thank the pets Lobo, Estrela, Pandora and Nicolau. I would recommend this volunteer program to all Worldpackers.

about 1 year ago


Betto replied

Amauri, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your outstanding contribution. Your proactive attitude, respect, and genuine interest in sustainability have impressed everyone. It was a pleasure to share our work with someone of such emotional intelligence and such good company. Carry the teachings of Eco Sítio Filhos do Sol in your heart!

We wish you success on your journey. You will always be welcome!

With gratitude, Eco Sítio Filhos do Sol Family

Dalila

Brazil

5

Minha experiência no the project sítio foi simplesmente transformadora. Fui recebida com muito carinho, cuidado e atenção. O espaço em si já é enriquecedor, uma verdadeira escola viva de conexão com a natureza e consigo mesmo. Durante minha estadia, pude aprender, trocar e também deixar um pouco de mim através da minha arte e trabalho. Senti que cada momento teve propósito, e que minha presença foi acolhida de forma genuína. Sou profundamente grata à Edna e ao Betto,não apenas pelo espaço que abriram, mas pela generosidade com que compartilham seus conhecimentos e sua energia. Foi como estar em casa.

about 1 year ago


Betto replied

Dalila, we are the ones who feel a great sense of gratitude for you being such a special and radiant woman, and we sincerely hope that one day—even among billions of specks of stardust—we will meet again.

Gabrielle

Brazil

5

O Betto e a Edna são as pessoas mais dotadas de humanidade que já conheci, me senti muito bem acolhida no lar deles, em todos os momentos se preocupam com o bem estar físico e emocional do voluntario. Me ensinaram acima de tudo sobre cuidado, a culinária da Edna é deliciosa e saudável!! Foram dias de muito aprendizado em meio a natureza, com as abelhas, os animais do sítio, a horta, a floresta... eles me transmitiram uma verdadeira chuva de conhecimento, sabedoria e amor fraterno!!!

over 1 year ago


Betto replied

Gabrielle, your time as a volunteer was a true gift. You arrived with humility to learn, but you taught us a lot — with your charisma and this genuine desire to make a difference. You showed incredible dedication to our project, bringing life and joy to every activity. The most beautiful thing? Your human way of connecting, showing that sustainability starts with relationships. The world needs people like you, who transform learning into doing and doing into inspiring. Gratitude 🙏🏽

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