Help us with our family agroecological farming! :)
The experience
Come experience and learn about life on the farm in Barra do Turvo, SP!
We need help with a variety of activities on the property. From planting organic vegetable gardens to the management of agroforestry systems, and supporting in caring for animals for homemade dairy production.
Discover the lifestyle of traditional family farmers in Vale do Ribeira and enjoy the region's natural beauty!
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
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
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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
Requirements
Fluent Portuguese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Vivemos a mais de 10 anos no sítio. Somos um casal de agricultores familiares com costume de receber voluntários, pesquisadores e estudantes para vivências e intercâmbios.
Trabalhamos com agricultura tradicional, produzimos uma grande diversidade de verduras, legumes, raízes e frutos. Temos criação de gado leiteiro, de porcos, aves e peixes. Vivemos em uma verdadeira fazendinha!
Esperamos compartilhar dos nossos conhecimentos, nosso estilo de vida e nossas experiências com os worldpackers que voluntariarem no nosso sítio!
Vivemos e construímos a agroecologia na nossa região!
Activities & Shift
*Horta*
- levantar novos canteiros, aprendizado no uso de ferramentas motorizadas
- adubação orgânica dos canteiros
- plantio de sementes e mudas
- colheita de legumes e verduras
*Viveiro*
- encher saquinhos para plantio de mudas
- preparar sementes e semear
- regar e cuidar
*Trato com animais*
- dar ração para peixes
- levar alimentação para os porcos
- tirar leite
*Confecções caseiras*
- produção de doces e geleias caseiras
- produção de pães e bolachas caseiras
- produção de queijos e laticínios caseiros
Rules
Não aceitamos fumantes