Summer Volunteer Programs in Brazil

It was an excellent experience, I connected a lot with the local culture. The Favela Inc project is fantastic. The weeks I spent at the project was one in a lifetime experience, Having the opportunity to teach and learn at the same time in a cultural exchange with the locals which is also a big chance to learn the language.

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!!

I enjoyed some of the activites , but not others. The rivre walk and the walk to the koppies was 10/10. No intrenet was challenging , so 7/10. Jane , Precious , Patrick and Lucas were 10/10. I woul recommend this project to anyone who needs a detox from Social media.

New culture, new people, New Life. When we exchange our perspectives, ideas and plans to make a world better place for everyone. It's good to go different places it helps me view life in many directions

Hice 5 años en haiti, me se su idioma, se toda su cultura, me gustaría volver y apoyarlos en todas las dificultades que tienen, ya que ameritan mucha ayuda de todos nosotros, para ellos poder sobrevivir

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 people, landscape, food and developed practical skills in bioconstruction. Also my table tennis ability has massively improved. It's making a huge environmental and social difference to underprivileged young locals and hopefully with the help of more volunteers continue to do so.

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.

I enjoyed my experience at the Eco Caminhos, where I took part in the bio construction of the new Ecolibrium project, and also agroforestry within the farm. The time on the farm was broken up with lots of offsite activities such as hikes and visits into the city which were highly informative. All the staff were amazing on the farm, and the food was even better!

Volunteering in this project was one of the most meaningful and life changing experiences of my life. The team is deeply committed to conservation and works with love. I feel honored to have been a part of this important mission. Highly recommend learning more about their work and participating.

I was originally not supposed to stay an extra three more weeks in Brazil. I had a two week long trip in Brazil but was offered to stay an extra three weeks in EcoCaminhos. I had no idea what to expect since had done very little research about the program. Arriving to Nova Friburgo I felt like I was in a world like no other, but what took me away was the hospitality we received as soon as we arrived at EcoCaminhos. The staff were beyond kind and very helpful when it came to fitting us into our accommodations.The staff were also very attentive to any needs or any itinerary changes if needed. Learning about EcoCaminhos missions regarding permaculture, agroforestry, and bio-construction very fun and interesting. Never in my life could I have imagined that I would learn about reforestation and not only learn but most importantly actually do hands on work toward this mission. Being at EcoCaminhos leaves you feeling closer to nature and most importantly closer to people from all over the world. Thank you for everything EcoCaminhos!

I learned a great deal at ecocaminhos farm. Bart is such an inspiration and we are so fortunate to hear his knowledge and participate and contribute our own small part to his project and efforts to sustainability. I leave so inspired and with a renewed sense of consciousness of my impact to the environment. The activities were well planned and executed, meals were delicious and staff was super friendly. I enjoyed my experience very much. Thank you ecocaminhos! I will be back.

This is a beautiful place! The people are very friendly and hospitable, the activities were engaging and informative, and everything felt fresh and clean - food, air, water. I learned a lot more about living sustainably and it was a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life. I did some agroforestry including planting and pruning, as well as participating in bio construction. The accommodations were also very enjoyable with all modern amenities and breathtaking views.

This has been an incredible experience learning about agroforestry, bioconstruction, and permaculture. The food and the stay have been immersive in nature and has impacted my view of advocating for sustainability. I accomplished things I would have never thought I could do and he community of people is really amazing. The immersion into the Brazilian and other cultures while being here.

It’s a great place to take a break from the real world, everywhere you look there is green and green and green. It’s so beautiful. You’re always doing something during volunteer hours. There’s waterfalls nearby and other activities you can do like learning about agroforestry and bio construction.

I volunteered with my school. But truthfully, I would come alone! I’ve considered myself a pretty grounded and well connected person but being here for 2 weeks has impacted me in ways I couldn’t have expected. Their mission to create a more sustainable life is no lie. Everything they do here is impacting the Earth in a positive way. I encourage anyone who wants to have a little more meaning in their life and who wants to do better not just say they’ll do better to give Eco Caminhos a chance. Step out of your comfort zone and confront yourself in ways you can’t do anywhere else. I can’t wait to come back.

I enjoyed my time here at Eco Caminhos. The food was very good and healthy. The views are amazing. There are lots of activities to do, very hands on. I learned lot about agroforestry, permaculture and bio construction. All around a great l visit would highly recommend.

This was an amazing experience getting to learn about nature and how much of an impact our actions have on it. Learning about agroforestry and how much power it has to transform not only the land but the people as well was interesting to learn about even without having any prior experience. After going through this program I have a much better understanding of the effort taken just to have our meals and produce on our tables to consume.

This was an incredible experience! Living in a bio-constructed home and then getting to help build one myself was both rewarding and eye-opening. Seeing agroforestry in action—improving the environment while also supporting the farm’s income—was truly inspiring. The food, the atmosphere, and the people made it even more special. I’d absolutely volunteer here again!

My experience here at Eco Caminhos has been amazing. I have learned so much about sustainable living and practices. The volunteers and staff that are on the farm with you as well make it worth while, between having gatherings and socials, they make it a fun and safe environment.