Build a Cobhouse / Bioconstruction / Natural Build
Coordinator | Bart
Coordinator | Bart
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Highlights
Learn how to natural build your own house. We have build extraordinary bioconstruction houses. You get the chance to stick your hands in the dirt and build.
You will be living in an international team of volunteers. Make friends for life
A lot of people at the Eco farm say it is a life changing experience. A place to learn more about yourself and about what you like to do with your future.
Learn about organic farming and agroforestry
We organize hikes, camping weekends, cinema nights, game nights, campfire and much more.
Eco Caminhos builds amoung the most advanced boconstruction houses in South America. If you want to learn about bioconstruction you will be able to learn from day 1.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Volunteer at Eco Caminhos
Eco Caminhos is an eco farm in Brazil, situated in the beautiful mountains of Nova Fribugo, where we work with bioconstruction, organic farming. We follow the permaculture principals. You can work here for a couple of weeks up to a couple of years. We offer volunteers the chance to become a part of our project and live in our international community, while enjoying nature and ecotourism activities. Short-term volunteering at Eco Caminhos is an excellent way to gain practical skills and experience in eco-farming, bioconstruction, and permaculture. At our eco farm, you will live and work with people from around the world. At Eco Caminhos you will have the opportunity to make lifelong friends while learning the Portuguese language.
Short-term volunteers will work approximately 24 hours 3 days a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are off. The work can vary between agroforestry, bioconstruction, and other jobs at the farm. After your work day and on your weekends, you are free to do as you please. Many of our volunteers use their weekends to explore Nova Friburgo or Rio de Janeiro.
Typical day
6:00 hours wake up and breakfast
7:-00 hours Go to the Eco Farm
7:00 hours work in bioconstruction, organic farming or agroforestry.
9:30 - 9:45 hours coffee break
9:45 - 12:00 work in bioconstruction, organic farming or agroforestry.
12:00 - 13:00 hours lunch Break
13:00 - 16:00 work in bioconstruction, organic farming or agroforestry.
Free-time activities
The Caminhos Eco Farm is situated in the região serrano were you will be surrounded with beautiful mountains, forrests, reservations, wild life, waterfalls. Still you won't be isolated as on 6km of the farm you will find Nova Friburgo a city with 180.000 inhabitants with a good structure. The region is far more secure than Rio de Janeiro. There is also a busstop 500 meters from the farm that goes every hour if you like to go into town.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
tell us about your skills and add CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
nature lovers
motivation
motivation
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from
07:00
- 16:00
What's Included
Included:
- Basic accommodation (shared room)
- Basic food: we buy ingredients like rice, beans, pasta, coffee, eggs, milk, flour etc. Vegetables come from our own farm
- Theoretical introduction about the implementation of permaculture, bioconstruction, and agroforestry on our farm
- Hands-on bioconstruction, agroforestry, and organic farming at Eco Caminhos
- 1 activity per week, including hikes, horseback riding, campfires, and camping in the mountains *
- 1 Portuguese class per week
- Participate in volunteer nights, including board games, movies, and campfires.
* You pay for your own transport, food, and entrance fees, if applicable
To guarantee your safe and comfortable arrival our trusted driver from Nova Friburgo, Dutra, can pick you up and drop you off at the Eco Caminhos doorstep. He will wait for you in the arrival hall with a small name plate. Dutra charges only R$ 440 (approximately € 100 ), which is a very sharp price for Brazil. We can also arrange for you to be dropped off at a specific location on your day of departure.
There is 2 possible accommodation options:
Volunteer compound.
The volunteer compound has 2 houses, 2 kitchens, 6 double bed rooms.
It is all the facilities you need including WiFi.
The perfect place to make friends and hang out after a long but rewarding day of work.
Homestay
You will be placed at a local carefully selected family.
The families offer you a private bedroom and all meals you need.
All homestay families are very close to the Eco Farm.
Homestay is the perfect way to submerge yourself in Brazilian culture, food and the Portuguese language.
Volunteer compound
We provide volunteers with the ingredients/budget for the ingredients for all their meals.
The volunteers will have to cook themselves but we find this is a great way to bond with your fellow volunteers and explore the beautiful thing that is Brazilian culinary!
The budget is for breakfast, lunch and dinner however and anything over this budget is at the expense of the volunteers.
Homestay
For people who choose homestay, food is provided. During working days you will be eating at the Eco Farm. the rest of the time you will eat with the host family. We can tell you that the families are known for their delicious food.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Brazil provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
People are welcome arround the year. At Eco Caminhos the weather allows us to work all year round.
To get here you can make your own way or you can ask us to organize your airport transfer. Durng your first week you will be introduced to all people and get some introductions trainings on the farm, permaculture, bioconstruction and agroforestry.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$329
2 weeks
$494
3 weeks
$657
4 weeks
$823
6 weeks
$1,125
8 weeks
$1,373
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,704
Average fees
$236
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Eco Caminhos
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Eco Caminhos during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Build a Cobhouse / Bioconstruction / Natural Build
Eco Caminhos builds amoung the most advanced boconstruction houses in South America. If you want to learn about bioconstruction you will be able to learn from day 1.
$236/week
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