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Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture
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Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For over 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. Volunteers from around the world come here to learn practical skills while exp...
Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For over 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. Volunteers from around the world come here to learn practical skills while experiencing life connected to nature and an international community. This short-term program is ideal for people who want an immersive introduction to natural building. No previous experience is required, only motivation to learn and participate. Participants can join hands-on bioconstruction activities using techniques such as cob, bamboo building, adobe, earth plaster, recycled materials, and na...
Program Highlights
Learn natural building techniques such as cob, adobe, and recycled-material building through hands-on experience.
Contribute to the development of Ecolibrium, our future regional center for permaculture.
Gain practical skills through workshops, trainings, and daily guidance from experienced leaders in bioconstruction and regenerative living.
Improve your Portuguese and connect with people from around the world.
Enjoy nature and adventure activities such as hiking, waterfalls, bonfires, mountain biking, and cultural experiences in the Atlantic Forest.
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Quick Details
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects See more
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- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Amazing!! :)
April 20, 2026by: Ana Gonzalez - UruguayProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture
A beautiful place with a warm and welcoming community. I learned so much about permaculture and the plants of the Atlantic Forest, and I was able to improve my bioconstruction skills as well. Also I made great friends and felt at home, practicing languages with people from all over the world :) Life-changing experience, where you can truly connect with yourself and integrate the principles of permaculture beyond just understanding nature, but also in the way we relate to others. A moment I will carry in my memory forever. Thank you team!!
Amazing 3 week experience
August 08, 2025by: Iris Percoco calussi - ItalyProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture
Very nice stay, so immersive and impactful. You can get so much from this experience and there’s so much range of jobs and tasks that anyone can find a job to grow in and learn from. Its a great community to be a part of and would recommend to anyone interested in construction, farming, nature, sustainability and anything in between!
Great learning experience
July 12, 2025by: Clauda Matthews - United KingdomProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture
As a Civil engineer just finishing studies it was great to see a new part of the world while also learning new skills which may help in the future. Everyone at eco caminhoes had a great vibe and super welcoming and friendly, we were given a nice mix of seeing the local town, understanding the history of the area while learning about agroforestry and bioconstruction methods, and how they plan to teach more people sustainable farming methods.
Program Details
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Locations
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Phone/Video Interview
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Tim Dubois
Participated in 2025
Tim, 20 years old, from Antwerp, Belgium, is in his third year of university studying business engineering. He plays a lot of sports, including kite s...
Tim Dubois
Participated in 2025
So, I was looking for a two-week experience to do in September, and I wanted to do something different. I've never been to Latin America, but Brazil seems like a very nice country, and I ended up here looking at the volunteer world site.
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Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For over 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. Volunteers from around the world come here to learn practical skills while experiencing life connected to nature and an international community. This short-term program is ideal for people who want an immersive introduction to natural building. No previous experience is required, only motivation to learn and participate. Participants can join hands-on bioconstruction activities using techniques such as cob, bamboo building, adobe, earth plaster, recycled materials, and na...
Eco Caminhos
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Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For over 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. Volunteers from around the world come here to learn practical skills while experiencing life connected to nature and an international community. This short-term program is ideal for people who want an immersive introduction to natural building. No previous experience is required, only motivation to learn and participate. Participants can join hands-on bioconstruction activities using techniques such as cob, bamboo building, adobe, earth plaster, recycled materials, and na...
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