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Join an unforgettable journey into permaculture, agroforestry, and natural building in the heart of the Atlantic Forest mountains.
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At Eco Caminhos, Brazil, we welcome volunteers from all over the world. We invite them to become part of our organization, and we believe in the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and friendships.
Volunteering in Brazil at our Eco Farm is a unique experience because we are truly dedicated to making the world a little more sustainable. At the Eco Farm, you will learn how to live according to permaculture principles while practicing natural building (bioconstruction) and agroforestry.
Since our foundation in 2015, we have been practicing natural building, and since 2017, agroforestry. We have already completed five natural building projects on the farm and planted more than 17.000 trees. Currently, 60% of our food is produced on-site, and our goal is to become 100% self-sufficient. You will also have the opportunity to practice and improve your English and Portuguese skills with international and Brazilians volunteers.
Volunteering on a permaculture farm contributes to our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. The natural beauty, rural lifestyle, and hands-on work provide the physical activity we need while helping us disconnect from the stress of urban life. Community living is a beautiful experience, but it can also be challenging, as it reveals our strengths and weaknesses. Those who are open to listening, learning, and reflecting can experience incredible personal growth.
This program has a participation fee, which contributes to your accommodation, the activities and learning experiences offered throughout the program, and the support provided during your stay. We offer different rates according to the length of your stay, making longer experiences more affordable on a weekly basis.
We expect long-term volunteers to be proactive, collaborative, and genuinely aligned with our values and mission. This experience offers a unique opportunity for personal transformation and self-discovery through new experiences, challenges, connections, and a closer relationship with nature and community life.
We truly want to become self-sustainable. Eco Caminhos has been implementing permaculture principles since its foundation in 2015.
We have built three natural houses, four tool sheds, one cattle barn, and one chicken coop using sustainable construction techniques. We are 100% self-sufficient in energy. Over the past nine years, we have planted more than 1.5 hectares of agroforestry systems and more than 17.000 trees from 260 different species.
In terms of food production, we currently produce around 60% of our food on the farm, including vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, and milk. We believe that it is time to take action instead of only protesting or waiting for governments to take responsibility.
Regarding social impact, since 2015 we have welcomed 24 apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds. These apprentices are invited to live and work at the farm for a 1- to 2-year program, where they learn different sustainable techniques, develop as individuals, improve their English skills, and gain better opportunities in the Brazilian job market.
Two of these apprentices have already joined the Eco Caminhos team as employees.
In 2024, we started the construction of Ecolibrium, a 1,200 m² multifunctional complex that will include a restaurant, permaculture school, and accommodation facilities. Through this educational center, we aim to create an even greater socio-environmental impact in the region.
Real stories from volunteers who were part of our journey
