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Are you looking for a meaningful change in your life?
We invite you to volunteer in Brazil at Eco Caminhos and experience a richer, more rewarding, and purpose-driven way of living, surrounded by lush nature.
Our eco farm in Brazil is a true refuge for those who want to reconnect with nature and become part of a welcoming community. Here, you can volunteer in the Atlantic Forest while gaining hands-on experience in agroforestry and natural building.
Our mission goes beyond regenerating degraded land. People are at the heart of everything we do: we support personal growth, healing, and transformation through meaningful work and connection with nature.
At Eco Caminhos, we live as a sustainable, multicultural community, welcoming volunteers from all over the world. Here, you connect with different cultures and languages while developing greater awareness and a deeper sense of self.
Chances are, you’ll learn much more than agroforestry and natural building.
You’ll learn about yourself.
After you apply for the volunteering program, you may go through an interview with one of our coordinators and director. We have some criteria for approval, though. For most positions, English is essential and Portuguese is a plus to connect more easily with our team, volunteers, visitors and local community.
We do appreciate applicants who show a high level of:
During the Eco Caminhos Volunteer Program, participants contribute around eight hours per day, four days per week, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
As a sustainable farm volunteer, your activities may include: agroforestry systems, natural building projects, and daily farm operations.
Tuesdays are dedicated to learning and hands-on workshops, while Thursdays can be focus on ecotourism and exploration. Evenings often include social moments, sports and community activities.
On Saturdays and sundays, there is also the option for ecotourism,exploration and relaxing.
We provide the essentials so you can focus on learning, growing and conneting. Heres is what is covered in your program.
That is the period of integration into the eco farm volunteering program. After the interview and agreement on terms, you will receive a clear schedule: 2 days working in areas where the farm needs support, and 2 days in a project aligned with your interests (e.g., natural building, agroforestry, communication). The total is 32 hours per week.
This period allows both you and Eco Caminhos to get to know each other. By engaging in real projects, we can assess your ability to adapt, stay motivated, and work hands-on as part of the team.
After the first week, we do a short evaluation to check motivation, punctuality, and respect.
Then, we hold monthly evaluations for mutual feedback, and after 3 months, you'll have a final evaluation to determine whether both sides want to continue the collaboration until at least the end of the year.
Once both sides agree to continue for at least one year, the volunteer continues participating in existing projects four days per week, gradually taking on more responsibilities and becoming more involved in team decisions.
In addition, volunteers have the option to dedicate one day per week to a personal project, as long as it aligns with the vision of Eco Caminhos, such as environmental preservation, social impact, education, agroforestry, or natural building.
Important: Eco Caminhos operates on a limited budget, so projects should be low-cost or self-funded by the volunteer. Projects can be carried out individually or in groups, depending on the volunteer’s preference.
We also welcome revenue-generating initiatives, such as building partnerships with universities, schools, or travel groups. If these projects generate income, the volunteer may receive a commission based on the results.
At this stage, you can further develop your personal project, with a primary focus on creating positive social and environmental impact. Projects that bring tangible benefits to the community, the environment, and the mission of Eco Caminhos are especially encouraged.
There is also the possibility of becoming involved with the Ecolibrium Association, a partner organization focused on expanding the educational, ecological, and social impact initiated at Eco Caminhos. This connection can open doors to new projects, fundraising opportunities, and collaboration with other institutions.
If your project generates income, financial compensation can be discussed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the project’s nature, impact, and level of responsibility involved.
Volunteers who stay for more than two years and show strong commitment to the values and goals of the project may be invited to become active members of the Ecolibrium Association. This includes participating in strategic decisions, co-creating projects, and the possibility of receiving fair compensation for their contributions.
At this stage, you transition from volunteer to partner, coordinator, or paid team member, taking on greater responsibility and helping the organization grow in alignment with the principles of permaculture, collaboration, and positive social and environmental impact.
Ecolibrium offers five double rooms and two suites, a spacious fully equipped kitchen with a large communal table, separate male and female bathrooms, and outdoor areas with hammocks to relax and enjoy the mountain views.
Ecolibrium is a multifunctional space that we envision becoming one of the largest permaculture learning hubs in Latin America in the near future. Covering 1,200 m², the project will bring together a wide range of facilities, including teaching and training areas, a restaurant, fifteen bedrooms, a maker space, two classrooms, a large kitchen, laundry facilities, an office, and plenty of bathrooms.
Although the broader project is still under construction, all volunteer areas are fully operational. At times, there may be some dust, noise, or movement of people and machinery around the site. We work carefully to minimize any inconvenience, and many volunteers appreciate seeing the natural building process unfold as part of the experience.
Here, we value transparency, motivation, collaboration, and kindness, initiative, and respect for shared schedules, as these help maintain harmony within the community. We invite our volunteers to bring these qualities into their experience and help create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
Eco Caminhos is a permaculture farm, offering the opportunity to experience a more conscious and sustainable way of life. As part of the community, participants are encouraged to contribute household chores when needed, and eventually supporting outdoor activities like agroforestry and bioconstruction.
Respect for everyone in the space is essential. To keep the environment safe and aligned with the spirit of our mission, the use of drugs or alcohol is forbidden on the farm.
We have a trusted driver who can pick you up in the airport in Rio de Janeiro and drop you off at the Eco Caminhos. Our driver will be waiting for you at the arrival hall to welcome you. The cost for the pick-up or drop-off service is R$1100 for the approximately 3-hour ride.
Our permaculture farm offers a peaceful and welcoming environment where you can enjoy a carefree stay. The surrounding rural community is very safe, with significantly lower levels of violence compared to large cities in Brazil. Surrounded by nature, here you can enjoy the tranquility that the countryside provides.
Real stories from volunteers who were part of our journey.
