Sustainable Community São Paulo, Brazil

5.0
(82 reviews)82

Experience in a Cultural Community, in Vila Mariana, São Paulo

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
70 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
73 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Expand your social consciousness
65 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host

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What you offer

2h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 9

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

The volunteers contributed US$9 per day, per person (paid in US Dollars, Euros, or Brazilian Reais) to help cover the costs of food and community life and sociocultural training activities developed by the Institution.

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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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
3 days
Stay up to
30 days

The Experience

Coexistir is a community and cultural experience in a neighborhood with complete infrastructure for culture, food, leisure, and transportation, close to the subway, with easy access to the city center, Ibirapuera Park, and theaters. The place resembles an urban ranch, with cats, dogs, plants, art, and music. An invitation to simple living! Volunteers promote a Culture of Peace: they paint pictures, distribute books and food; plant herbs...

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 70 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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82 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 73 Meeting locals
  • 65 Developing social awareness
  • 63 Immersing in the local culture
  • 62 Meeting international travelers
  • 59 Creating true social impact
  • 51 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 64 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 47 3. Good health and well-being
  • 45 10. Reduced inequalities
Carolina

Portugal

5

Stay at the community if you would like to immerse yourself in brazilian culture and cause an impact in the local community. People there will treat you like family, you will walk around the city all together, make art from recycled materials and spread it across the city. Very relaxed, flexible and outstanding communication from the host and other volunteers. Would love to come back 💕

21 days ago

Fluran

Antarctica

5

Uhm, good home, second time here, it's a sanctuary in Sao Paulo.

about 2 months ago

Julie

Kenya

5

10/10 experience at the community, so much so that I extended my time at the house (and thus in São Paulo, surprisingly) by almost 2 weeks. João has created a space full of respect, harmony, art and most of all community in the jungle that is the big city. There was a mix of scheduled activities and free time, plus some autonomy on contributing to the activities at different times. I was able to do my own remote work too, so a good fit for digital nomads. I especially loved making art together and homemade pizza/bonfire night! Hard to imagine staying anywhere else in SP now :) obrigada!

about 2 months ago

Jafet

Costa Rica

5

Definitely an experience everyone would enjoy and feel comfortable with. Everything during my stay was nice: João, the other volunteers, the place, activities, the neighborhood, Brazilian people, local food, touristic attractions, the whole city ! I would doubtlessly come back !

3 months ago

Marko

Serbia

5

Staying with Joao was a really good experience for me. At his place, community and respect are highly valued. People were very nice and welcoming to me, and I have no complaints at all. The activities were very meaningful and helped me understand the importance of art, music, and the community activities in general. I highly recommend everyone to visit his place. Good job, Joao!

3 months ago

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