Learn agroecological practices and food crops🌳
The experience
Learn agroecology in practice at the Kingdom of the Sun, located between the two best beaches on the coast! Work side by side with us, regenerating the soil and growing organic foods. Your day-to-day will involve planting, garden management, and community living. We expect physical stamina, a willingness to learn, and respect for the pace of nature. If you seek immersion in sustainability, folk culture, and family farming, your place is here!
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
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!
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course 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
Requirements
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner Spanish
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
The Reino do Sol Agroecological Space is a Cultural Spot and a family farming project located in the Coqueirinho Settlement, in Fortim, Ceará. Our work unites soil regeneration, the production of healthy foods, and the strengthening of narratives and the popular culture in the territory.
What we expect from you:
- Willingness to put your hands on the ground: Genuine desire to experience fieldwork, learn from daily practice, and respect the rhythms of nature.
- Collaborative and community spirit: Ease of living in a group, respect for the residents of the settlement, and fair sharing of the simple tasks of organizing and living together.
- Proactivity and autonomy: Initiative to carry out the activities agreed upon with responsibility, care, and good communication.
- Openness to the exchange of knowledge: Willingness to share your experiences, listen to the stories of the territory, and learn in a non-hierarchical way.
What you can expect from us:
- Practical and diverse learning: Direct experience in agroecology, soil management in the semi-arid region, Afroecological farming and community cultural actions.
- Authentic welcome: A family-like, respectful environment open to diversity, where you will be welcomed as part of the project and the territory.
- Connection with local culture: Immersion in the daily life of a rural settlement, near the natural beauties of Fortim and integrated into a living Ponto de Cultura.
- Space to create and propose: Freedom to bring ideas, contribute with your skills and leave your mark on the space.
Rules
No smoking inside the house.\nDo not bring strangers without the owners' approval.