Organic Farming and Permaculture (100% Free Volunteering)
Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro:
Rio de Janeiro
Durations of Program: 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: ongoing
Description:
We are looking for volunteers interested in learning farming/gardening skills while participating in a social project at an orphanage. Since its creation in 2007 our organic farm has grown immensely and this year we have added an apprenticeship program to get our teenagers involved in the project. Volunteers will be responsible for daily maintenance and will also work closely with the teenagers. A desire to work with adolescents is essential! Organic farming skills are very welcome since our project is young and our team is still learning. However, this is not a must and you will quickly learn the basics. It is important that you be ready to work hard and have a willingness and ability to do physical labor! Open to volunteers willing to work approximately 6 hours a day in a team of Brazilian staff, adolescents, and international volunteers. We need enthusiastic, hardworking, and nature-loving volunteers. We are situated at the outskirts of the Tingua nature reserve, which means that you will be surrounded by beautiful green mountains. This is a fantastic experience and a great opportunity to get to know Brazil, its people, the local way of life, and yourself on an entirely new level!
Highlights:
You will be living and working in a community of Brazilians, international volunteers, and the children of the orphanage. This creates a warm family atmosphere and provides for an incredibly rewarding experience. The lush green mountains surrounding the farmland and the chance to get to know Brazilian culture make the experience complete.
Qualifications:
* Intermediate Portuguese skills and/or fluent Spanish
* Experience in working with children and teenagers
* 6 months - 2 years volunteer/trainee period
* Minimum age: 21
* Willingness to work hard (physical labor) and get dirty!
Cost in US$: No fees
Cost Include Description:
We charge no fees and offer volunteers: food and accommodation.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- childcare/children
- community centers
- environment
- gardening
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- organic farming
- orphans
- planting
- social services, social work
- solar & hydro projects
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- street kids
- teaching
- volunteering
- youth
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Typical Volunteer: Enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, hard worker that loves to spend time with children and help out wherever necessary. Patience is an important factor when working in Brazil!
Age Range: 21+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 5
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
Comunidade Rural Casa do Caminho's Mission Statement: Casa do Caminho is an orphanage situated in the middle of the Tingua rainforest, outside of Rio de Janeiro. Casa do Caminho aims to take the children away from aggression, drugs & criminality in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding suburbs. In the orphanage Casa do Caminho provides children with shelter, health care, education and a lot of freedom to play!
Year Founded: 1982
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