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Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture in Rio

by: Eco Caminhos

9.67 (9)

Eco Caminhos is a sustainable eco farm that follows the principles of permaculture and works to produce our own food, energy, and building materials. Our international community in Brazil is located in the peaceful and stunning mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio Janeiro. Here, we learn to co-live, co-work, evolve, and resolve our problems together. This program is meant for those who have a limited ...

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Program Highlights

Get hands on experience building self-sufficient, earth integrated homes from natural materials.

Attend Portuguese lessons to hone your language skills and to communicate more easily with locals.

Learn how to grow your own food in a sustainable way inspired by nature's design!

Gain practical skills through workshops and trainings as well as guidance from our project leaders.

Enjoy scheduled activities, such as museum visits, hiking, river rafting, and more!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Culture
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.67

Total Reviews

9

Amazing experience! I strongly recommend it.

by: Heitor Guimarães - BrazilProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture in Rio
10

It's a great opportunity to experience permaculture, bioconstruction, and agroforestry in practice, as well as living in a multicultural community. By allowing a week of hands-on experience at the ecofarm, they also helped me so much with my dissertation, in which I address ecovillages and proposals for solutions to the climate crisis. They welcomed me very well, all of them. Juliana, Bart, Geovani and everyone else. Bart showed me around the place. He explained permaculture, agroforestry, and a bit of bioconstruction. During our free time, we played a lot of games at the volunteer house and at the Colmeia, the main house, where we gather for lunch on weekdays. Working in the agroforest helps therapeutically; connecting with nature has something special. The volunteer house is stocked with supplies on Mondays. On Sundays, we can request specific items. This way, we can make our own snacks and dinners. I was lucky enough to have a vegan apprentice, just like me. So we cooked and even made a vegan cake together. At the communal Saturday lunches, they were always considerate of me and made delicious vegan options. It’s definitely a multicultural and welcoming environment where people from various nationalities work and live together.

Moment of irrigation of SAF5.

Wonderful learning experience in rural Brazil

by: Brad Congrove - United StatesProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture in Rio
10

I spent a week at Eco Cahminos and it was definitely one of my favorite times in Brazil during my month there. I feel like I learned so much in just a week from Bart and the other staff. Everyone is welcoming and really cares about the great work they are doing. The work is tough but very rewarding especially if you have a passion for the environment/sustainable living. This was also a really nice way to get to experience more of the rural areas of Brazil which are really beautiful and peaceful. Definitely a very unique an eye-opening experience I'll always remember!

Wunderbare Zeit mit tollen Menschen

by: Doreen HärichProgram: Short-Term Volunteer - Bioconstruction & Permaculture in Rio
10

Ich hatte eine super tolle Zeit auf der Farm und hatte jederzeit einen Ansprechpartner. Ich habe viel dazugelernt und mich immer wohl gefühlt. Ich kann die Farm für Alleinreisende sehr empfehlen. Zusätzlich ist das Mittagessen total lecker und man lernt viele Menschen kennen. Es gibt auch einen Portugiesisch Kurs, da die Mitarbeitenden wenig Englisch verstehen.

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

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Phone/Video Interview

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