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BRA001
City: Bonito
State: Pernambuco
Type of property: Small farm with garden
Size (ha): 20 h total com 6 ativo
Crops: house garden, goats, siviculture
We speak: Portugues, speak fluent English and basic German
Description: Small garden with caprine(goat) husbandry. Planted forest with harvesting of wood. fencing, pruning, some carpentry, brick work, stone work, landscaping. Whatever life tosses at us. 25 Hours labour per week, sometimes hard, in exchange for meals and sleeping quarters. Bring high top sneaks or boots, rubbber boots in rainy season, *** canvass backed leather gloves*** The Sitio is primarily geared for healthy , wise and community living experiences.
Accomodation: Please contact at least 2 weeks in advance of arrival to reserve a spot. max 2 or 3 Wwoofers per stay. Beds, sheets, nets provided. 1 of 2 houses available for volunteers. Laundry Sink available. We ask for 5 hrs work per day with freetime for personal upkeep and (recovery!) most woofers leave slimmer and trimmer.
Food: 90% vegetatian, can Accommodate vegetarian, lacto veg and vegan are out of luck, sorry. You will eat with the family (3 meals) and be required to help with the dishes once daily. Weekends we encourage wwoofers to fend for themselves or do extra chores. Kitchette avail in guest house. Potable water available
We are: We are a Canadian family of 5 living and loving in the beautiful Northeast of Brasil. Quite laid back and not at all professional farmers.
When to come: Prefer woofers Sept to April. May to Aug expect rain and prehaps woodworking or reno work.
Additional comments: We respect all cultures and people and expect the same. Be prepared for hot sweaty work, bring good gloves. We eat healthy and sleep early. Bring Antihistamines if any dangers of allergies. Primary contact via Email. Phone service is sketchy. Location and directions upon contact.
Children: perhaps

BRA002
City: Botucatu
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 42
Crops: wheat, rye, sillage, corn & sorghum, onions, potatoes, winter species forgreen manuring & winter grazing. Fruit harvesting, varied. Field cultures: In summer a lot of tree planting.
Green houses with onions and horticulture
We speak:English, German. Portuguese is necessary to communicate with the locals.
Description: Located amongst a 500 people neighbourhood (grown around the farms), a Waldorf School nearby, a house for courses (agriculture, education, etc.), and other activities. In a beautiful savannah region, with lake, many waterfalls and other landscape features nearby. Also running a vegetable/fruit processing unit & bakery. Farmshop.
Two farms, 1st 42ha, 2nd 130 ha. Biodynamic management. Basic operation dairy cows, all milk processed to 14 products in a cheesery as well as producing the only organic ice cream in the country!! Minimum skills required.
Accommodation: in spare rooms
Food: Communal meals, vegetarian meals OK
We are:Two families, many children. Chicken, horses, ducks, dogs, cats.
When to come: Help needed all year round, preference for long (6 month) stayers.
Additional comments: NO smoking in house. No alcohol. Children b.a...
Children *NO

BRA006
City: Londrina
State:Parana
Type of property: community
Crops:
We speak: portuguese, spanish and english
Description: Our community is located in a semi-rural environment in Londrina, the capital of the state of Parana. We are part of a couple of sister-communities in Brazil that are running for more than 15 years. Our main occupations are organic gardening, whole wheat bread baking, and the development of alternative energy using permaculture methods. Our life together in
community is a simple expression of the love we have for one another.
The deep personal relationships we have with each other are being built
daily through our common life in the community. Our community and our common
life together are based on our obedience to the simple, clear teachings of
our master Yahshua, the Son of God. Our lives and relationships are being
restored daily through our life of love. We invite and welcome all who
are interested in our life and our community to come and visit. Our homes
and our hearts are open to you.
Accomodation: we can accomodate lots of WWOOFers!
We are: a small community of about 80 people.
When to come: all year round
Children *YES

BRA007
City: Duque de Caxias
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Rural - organic farm
Size (ha): 10000m2
Crops: We grow many organic vegetables such as couve manteiga, cucumber, mustard leaves, parsley, basil, tomatoes, radishes, beets, carrots, sweet peppers, lettuce and pumpkin - we have plans to plant more varieties in the future. We also raise new chickens.
We speak: Portuguese, Spanish, English, German & Dutch fluently
Description: We are situated in the middle of the Tingua Reserve, outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We work to take children away from aggression, drugs and criminality in Rio and its surrounding suburbs by providing them with shelter, nutrition, education and a lot of freedom to play.
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. This year we have added an apprenticeship program to get our teenagers involved in the project, called Clube Verde. 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!
We are also looking for a project leader to help with continuity and development and to enhance the involvement of the children and the community. Volunteers in this position must efficiently manage the project and the other organic farming volunteers. As the project is still evolving we are open to new ideas and suggestions.
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!
Long Term objectives of our farming project:
1. Provide quality food to the children and teenagers
2. Provide farming education to the children and teenagers
3. Make the project self-sustaining and guarantee continuity
4. Pass on knowledge to the surrounding impoverished farmers
Accomodation: Volunteers receive accommodation and food in exchange for their services. Shared accommodation is available in the volunteer's house, which houses up to 10 volunteers involved in various roles in the orphanage. There is normally space for 2-3 WWOOFers to work on the organic farm.
Food: Meal times are shared with the children as a community. There is also a kitchen available in the volunteer's house if you wish to prepare your own food.
We are: a group of volunteers, the local staff and the kids!
When to come: All year - minimum stay of 6 months
Additional comments: The organic farming project is located within the orphanage grounds, therefore it is important that volunteers enjoy or have experience working with children. Volunteers can combine their organic farming work with various tasks in the orphanage and activities with the children.
Children: yes

BRA016
Not longer listed. Feb. 27th, 2011.

BRA020
City: Picada Cafe
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 80
Crops: Fig, hibiscus, peach, guava, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, tomato, rebolho, green pepper, cado of milk.
We speak: Portuguese and German
Description: We are a group of farmers with small properties of about 10ha each. Each farmer and family produce for self sustent and whatever is left is comercilized by the cooperative. We are involved in all the steps of the final the product (producing, packaging, selling at the farmer's market etc.) We participate in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio Grande do Sul's farmer's market. The market's we participate in are usually organic or revolving to solidary economy.
We believe in fair trade. Toxics are not used in our soil. To summarize, our production can be considered rudimental as we still use the "old ways" to produce vegetables, fruits.
For those who would like to come to Brasil and help in our properties, we would like to leave a couple of quotes for those who are planning to visit us:
"Work is the doctor of nature and its essential for the happiness of humanity."(Galeno)
"To rest is good, but boredom is brother of rest" (Voltaire)
"Quality is never achieved accidentally; it is always a result of hard work and intelligence". Accomodation: We have 2 rooms with one bed in each. At the farmer's house.
Food: The kitchen will be in the house of the farmer. We are not vegetarians but we do produce and consume healthy food. You will be eating with the family.
Children *NO

BRA023
City: Planaltina
State: Distrito Federal
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 109
Crops: soy , corn, beans, birds
We speak: Portuguese and German
Description: You will be welcomed to join us in our family run property in Distrito Federal. The surrounding is tranquil and family atmosphere.
Our main activities are to take care of bids in our property. We started growing birds since 1994, now we have more than 20 species.
All the food fed to our animals are prepared here.
Accomodation: You will have your own room with washroom
Food: You will be eating with our family.

BRA024
Not receiving volunteers at the moment. August 2nd, 2011.

BRA025
City:Crissiumal
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: 8 families
Size (ha): 80 ha
Crops: Organic sugar cane, native medicinal plants, and other organic cultures (beans, watermelon, melon, potato, pumpkin)
We speak: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and English
Description: We grow organic sugar cane and other(beans, watermelon, melon, potato, pumpkin). Industrialization of artesanal cachaca, bottling and selling for internal and external market. We also work with environmental projects (reforesting of the matas ciliares at the Vale do Rio Uruguai) and the training of farmers. We have a small factory and a training center.
Accomodation: 2 rooms with 2 beds and place for camping
Food: colective kitchen and mixed diet
Comments: We work in community for a more organic world.

BRA026
No longer listed as host. July 14th, 2011.

BRA028
City: Juazeiro
State: Bahia
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 12 ha
Crops: mangoes, coconut, maracuja and banana
We speak: portugues & a little english
Description: rural property, caprinovinoculture,meliponiculture, apiculture.
Planting of mangoes, coconuts, bananas & maracujas.
Family run property
Accomodation: room with bed - our accomodation is very simple. One WWOOFer for now
Food: Mixed diet & you will be eating with us
Additional comments: No Drugs & Alcohol allowed at the property.
Our life is very simple but we welcome anyone who is interested in joining our family.
Children: *NO

BRA029
City: Japonvar
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha):
Crops: fruits from the Cerrado,Pequi, fruits from the garden, agropecuaria, lavouras, cereals, vegetables
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Cooperative of rural farmers & pequi's collectors. All the members are of a cooperative. Our main product is pequi.
We are all very happy to have you here and to share our experiences.
We work hard to preserve the Cerrado and other Matas Nativas around our region.
Accomodation: simple rooms, can accomodate up to 5 WWOOFers (in pousadas, associations or farmer's homes)
Food: simple (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Children* Yes

BRA033
Cancelled as of June 8th, 2010

BRA034
City: Cavalcante
State: Goias
Type of property: Sitio
Size (ha): 75 hectares
Crops: nativos, vegetables, fruits and other
We speak: Portugues
Description: We have a land of 75 ha with river, native matas do Cerrado, native fruits. We are located 40KM from the city of Cavalcantes. We are in the Chapada dos Veadeiros next to the Kalungas. We are happy, hard workers.
Activities: Art work using the material available in the Cerrado// Culinary with fruits from the Cerrado//Apiculture with native bees// Harvesting of different fruits.
Accomodation: There is only space for camping. 2 WWOOFers.
Food: Generally is shared cooking, and vegetarian (and again we try to use as much of what is available locally)
When to come:
We are: husband and wife and 3 dogs
Additional comments:
CRITERIAS FOR ADMISSION...
1) 18 or older
2)To be students or im professional apprenticeship compatible with the work developed by the "Segredos do Cerrado" in other words: Cerrado estrativist collect of fruits and raw materials; Craftsmanship and workshop im general; Cerado cuisine;Virarium of plants and plantings;Cerado native apiculture and general services (like to clean, to weed, etc).
3)Union spirit, solidarity and community of interest.
4)In case of health problems, vices,etc we appeal to WWOOF inform us will ahead of time.
5) Maximum period to stay is 3 months (it can be adjusted as needed).
6)To bring good will and genuine desire to pass anything to approve from herself culture to our local comumnities as well as to receive our native culture with genuine consideration with respect to all individuals.
Excuse for our translating to English.
Children:NO

BRA035
Nao estamos recebendo wwoofers neste momento./ Not taking wwoofers at this time. May 28th, 2010

BRA040
City: Pirenopolis
State: Goias
Type of property: granja leiteira
Size (ha): 18 ha
Crops: dairy products & milk
We speak: portugues, spanish and italian
Description: In the property we have a herd of jersey cows that produce type 'A' milk, which is processed into milk and other dairies products (yogurt, crem of milk, and chanchiche) in our modest dairy. The herd is treated with homeopatia following the principles of well being of the animals. We are currently working on a new project-clean energy making use of biodigestor; All the work at the farm is done by my husband, myself and a helper. We love what we do and we have a lot of information about our region, ecological agriculture, healthy lifestyle, environmentalism, etc... Our city has 28 mil inhabitants, in Goias. At 136 km of Goiania, the capital of Goias and 150 km of Brasilia, capital of Brasil.
Accomodation: Room in our house for one person.
Food: We are vegetarians and everything we eat we produce them here at the farm, buy or through exchange with other organic farmers in the area. We make our own bread, butter, cheese, yogurt, cookies, cakes. Everyone contributes in preparing the meal and we eat together. Everyone helps with the chores at home as well.
We are: a couple with two grown up daughters, who have moved out. Besides cows and bezerrinhas there are some chickens in our property.
When to come: All year round. Just let us know before hand because when our daughters come home we can't accomodate any WWOOFers.
Additional comments: We are close to all the producers in the area, who we help as a consultant since 2001. I am part of/contribuite to: slow food, rede cerrado de ongs, Grupo de Agricultura Organica (GAO),etc. With WWOOF BRAZIL we hope that everyone who comes to visit us will learn and participate a bit more of our reality.
Children *No for now

BRA041
City: Mogi das Cruzes
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Familiar farm - permaculture volunteer exchange
Size (ha): 39 hectareas
Crops: Apicultura - agricultura intensiva - agrofloresta - manejo ecologico de solos
We speak: portuguese, english and spanish.
Description: The site is located in the Serra do Mar de Sao Paulo, not more than 25km away from Bertioga city, in Sao Paulo coast. From its 39 hectares at least 30 are of native forest, with all the exuberance that has this type of forest. Working with beekeeping since 2005, and its use retrofitting based on the methodology of Permaculture design, the site is undergoing changes in its structure using alternative technologies and appropriate management of land, eco-building for retrofit of existing buildings with the practice activities and workshops on Permaculture. The site has a good house, 2 large bedrooms, a living room and kitchen, now we are improving residency after several years without use by the family. The facilities are very nice but rustics, received daily squirrels, monkeys and butterflies the times abound around us always! Our site is one of the properties where happens InPDC volunteer program, a course around living, practicing and sharing Permaculture ideas and philosophy, voluntarily and collective.
Accomodation: Today, as we have 2 bedrooms and we can offer both for receive volunteers with us, allowing a total of 4 volunteers. We can still get volunteers to stay in tents(6 volunteers), but did not indicate this type of accommodation for the winter, quite strict in the region.
Food: We usually eat vegetables and cereals, fats and avoiding meat, but not except carnivores by the issue of respect to human beings. The food are prepared collectively, enabling all inhabitants of the site can share their knowledge with other culinary. To the moments of food are sacred, and always sought to make them all together.
We are: Despite the site be family,I am the only who has done this work at site, receiving the support of my family and friends where necessary. Also count on the support of other members of the collective permacultores and neighbors of sites that are part of the Collective Serra do Mar.
When to come: The volunteer can come throughout the year.
Additional comments: The work we are doing volunteer work and we're offering follows a very libertarian line, enabling the voluntary choose their own path of activities within the area, provided with our support in knowledge born and living, allowing the mutual learning and constant since trade of daily coexistence.
Children: *Yes

BRA042
Not longer listed Feb. 17th, 2011.

BRA043
City: Brasilia
State: Distrito Federal
Type of property: Chacara
Size (ha): 4
Crops: Agroforestal systems
We speak: Portuguese, basic english and spanish
Description: Our farms is a small property near the urban area of Brasilia at about 20km away from the center. Utlizamos principios da permacultura e de sistemas agroflorestais sucessionais. The basic requirement is that you are willing and enthusiastic.
Accomodation: There is a room with matress or you can make your own tent. Up to 3 wwoofers at one time.
Food: the volunteer will eat with us in our home. Our food is organic and vegetarian, mostly from our own garden.
We are: a family, me(Filipe), my wife(Lia), and our daughter (Maira) and a dog.
When to come: We are open to receive you all year round.
Additional comments: We welcome everyone who is interested in getting to know and contruibute with our work. Thanks.
Children: Yes

BRA044
City: Alto Paraiso
State: Goias
Type of property: Farm - Private ambiental reserve
Size (ha): 200
Crops: Agroflorestry
We speak: portuguese, english and spanish
Description: Located at 250 kms from Brasilia, where 24 kms is on dirt road, 210 kms on paved road. Private area dedicated for preservation with permacultural practice (bio-constructions, recuperation of degraded areas. We use SAF techniques. We are developing and experimenting with different planting agroforestry systems in order to produce organic food, among others. A true example of Sustainability. We have also created a non-profit organization called CICLO, you can also check our website- (more info available to members).
What to bring: sleeping bag, toothbrush, tooth paste, towel, shampoo, insect repelent, etc.
Another thing we forgot to mention is that we are located in the heart of Brazil, close to the National Park - Chapada dos Veadeiros.
Accomodation: We can receive 6 volunteers at one time, at the volunteer house. (first pic) Also there is plenty of space for camping, dry toilet, and kitchen are simple. We don't have electricity. Instead we have solar panels for some lamps and flashlights.
Food: We provide food which is mostly vegetarian, organic. You will need to prepare your own food.
We are: a group of 4 friends with permacultural and sustainable ideas that we would like to implement even more, we started the project in 2007.
When to come: all year, where april to october (dry season) for bio-constructions like super-adobe, and november to march (rainy season) for planting, florestry and management of forests and garden.
Additional comments: A place for learning and to share your experiences. We have been present in the permacultural world and alternative energy for a while, participating in courses around the world, always eager in sharing, and we have organized/welcomed some group interested in learning more about permaculture, bio-construction to our place.
Children: Everyone is welcomed, but the place might not be adequate in the reception of children yet.

BRA045
Not longer taking wwoofers. Cancelled October 14th, 2010/ Cancelado: 14 de Outubro, 2010

BRA046
City: Novo Hamburgo
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: ecological farming - rural
Size (ha): 52
Crops: garden, dairy farm (milking and management of cows), bakery and dairy
We speak: Portuguese, it is necessary that the wwoofer understand and speak a bit of spanish at least.
Description: A cooperative, ecological property with 52 hectares of vegetable, fruit, biscuits, spices, accommodation, rural tourism, production of yogurts, cheese, breads, cookies, visit our website --
Started in 1989, we have been producing and selling organic products (mainly vegetables) in our area. Now we have a bakery and also produce dairy products, with plans of expanding to no-gluten food. During the year, we also receive groups of kids, schools, companies, and religious retreats.
We need the most help with in the summer(december to end-of-March): cleaning, planting and weeding of flower beds, winter (June - september): help in bakery, kitchen (preparing, lunch and cleaning) and garden
We need wwoofers who can speak at least a bit of portugues or spanish.
Accomodation: 2 volunteers, casas mobiliadas
Food: lacto-ovo vegetarian in the cafeteria
We are: a cooperative with 20 participants
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Welcome!
Children: No, because there is no place for the kids to stay at.

BRA047
Not receiving wwoofers at the moment. May 10th, 2010.

BRA048
City: Jaboticabal
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Sitio
Size (ha): 18,5
Crops: Hortalicas, frutas, sistemas agroflorestais, ovinocultura, galinhas poedeiras, horta circular.
We speak: portuguese
Description: The activities are integrated in an organic system where the bees and the chickens help in fertilizing the soil and the transformation of the environment. A small fraction of the Cerrado (biome) reflects so that new areas will be regenerated, within the permacultural vision, where all natural elements are the base of our projects. Instalations: three buildings for living, the animals house, house for storage of food and tools.
Activities: mandala gardening (circular), agroflorestal systems, pastos moveis, among others.
Accomodation: Wwoofers can stay at a house, up to 4
Food: Colective kitchen, pre-arranged menu, everyone helps in the kitchen, eat and clean together. Almost all the food comes from our own farm.
We are: A couple with no kids and a couple partner who help us out with the production
When to come: We can receive volunteers in July, October, November, December, February, March and April
Additional comments: We have the pleasure of sharing our knowledge in respect of the nature. We are constantly trying to find a balance between a healthy environment and humans. We need help all the time. And we would prefer those who are concious about our earth, values a healthy lifestyle.
Children: please consult

BRA049
City: Lencois
State: Bahia
Type of property: Fazenda agroecologica
Size (ha): 230
Crops: Fruteiras, arvores/agrofloresta nativa, pimentas,ervas medicinais e especiarias tipo urucum, arueira
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Our fazenda has a house, a deposit, rain water tank, area for planting, pasture and the rest is forest (70%).
On one side we have Marimbus (tropical wetland), very rich in diversity and on the other side we are limited by Serra do Cincora and Capivara river. We are located in a protected area, which is around the National Park of Chapada Diamantina.
Horses and donkeys (a total of 8), gado, fruticulture, beekeeping and native trees. We also process fruits and especiarias.
15km from the city. No bus. The only way to reach us is with car, ride, bicycle, horse, taxi. We can give you a ride if previusly arranged.
Rules of participation as a wwoofer in our farm: The Farm is a place that seeks self-sufficiency, with harmony between humans and nature. So for you to live on the farm you have to respect and observe the following: 1. The water should be used and reused in a conscious way and with minimal use because it comes from the rain so we have restricted amounts for humans, plants and animals. 2. Preferably the basic needs (feces and urine) must be done in the Sanimato (Mato=bush washroom). Please bury along with the toilet paper. If you are using the washroom, we ask not to flush in the first usage. 3. Bath water should be saved and reused for other purposes. 4. The laundry should be done preferably in the city or river. If you need to wash it here, please use bucket thinking about recycling and rational use of water. 5. We only have solar energy, usage should considered, and used as little as possible, especially lamps at night. Preferably we use candlelight or oil lamp. 6. The use of electro-electronic device is restricted and should be used for the common good, with prior consultation. Stereo cannot be connected without the agreement of all, except with headphones. 7. The garbage is separated (organic waste and dry waste). 8. The harmony of space and cleanliness is essential to maintain the energy of the place. 9. There is a total respect for all animals and plants that live or will live in this space (we do not kill any animal). 10. The daily chores (inside the house) are as important as the external tasks; volunteers are expected to do both. 11. The diet is based on naturalism. Making good use of the things we produce at the farm, and avoiding as much as possible processed food. 12. If you have any preference for food, other than what we offer, the volunteer will need to get it themselves. 13. Foods should be kept indoors to avoid contact and attract animals like rats, cockroaches and others. 14. The period of stay will depend on the volunteer's relationship with the place and people and can vary from one day to a lifetime. 15. Transportation to and from the farm is the responsibility and cost of the volunteer. You can reach us by foot, bike, ride, car, bike, horse, etc. 16. Volunteers should not bring other people without previous warning or prior agreement. 17. The cost of lodging and meals for the volunteer is solely on the farm. 18. The person responsible often need to be absent from the farm, at this time the volunteer is free to to travel or s with at the farm. 19. The personal preferences of the volunteer will be respected as long as they do not interfere with the harmony of the environment, people, and not generate conflicts. In case of any doubt ask for advice to management.
Accomodation: We have rooms with beds. One volunteer.
Food: vegetarian with flexibility. Prepared by everyone, including the volunteer. Colective kitchen.
We are: I am a vet (46yrs) with two kids 14 and 19 who live in Salvador
When to come: All year we are open to receive volunteers
Additional comments: Our fazenda it is still at its initial phase. It has been 3 years that we have been working on it. We are still building the infrastructure so at this time it will be good for one volunteer and who is specially interested in helping us through its beginning projects and to work in garden
Children: Not at the moment

BRA051
City: Bugre-Balsa Nova
State: Parana
Type of property: chacra, certified organic production
Size (ha): 32
Crops: horti-fruti, no animals
We speak: Portugues
Description: We have an organic production of fruits and vegetables(no animals) with comercialization in new organic section of the public market of Curitiba.
We provide environmental teaching and alimentary reeducation and we also take part to and host several events.
Accomodation: For now we can receive a maximum of two wwoofers at the same time. We have two private rooms to host you in the house.
Food: We have a collective kitchen, we like to prepare food in group. We are vegetarians so we cook meat free food.
We are: The owner is coordinating the production and comercialization but lives in Curitiba. She visits the \"ch・ara\" several times a week. There are two stable workers involved with the practical work on the ch・ara.
When to come: February to November
Additional comments: We prefer that you stay a minimum of one month.
Children: No

BRA052
City: Seabra
State:Bahia
Type of property:organica
Size (ha): 20
Crops: hortalicas, minhocultura
We speak: Portugues
Description: We have a holistic space with auditorium, kitchen, 2 rooms in the farm, 10Km from the center of the city. There are three main areas of work: hoticultura organica, minhocultura, promoting courses, and training for planting fruits and preservation of refloresting.
Some of the things the volunteer can help us are: keeping record of the information of the horta and minhocario, light activities in the seed nursery and maintaining the gardens, packaging of veggies, cleaning duties of the living area (kitchen, washroom) and take care of your own laundry.
In the farm we also have an area that we work with the agroflorestal system.
Accomodation: 02 volunteers in the farm
Food: macrobiotic or vegetarian
We are: Family: me, wife and 3 sons (18, 17, 10) and colaborators
When to come: 02 volunteers for one month, all year round
Additional comments: We have had experience of hosting people at our place. And believe that it is a mutual benefit to be in touch with other cultures while contruibuiting to a better world. We welcome you to our place!
Children: No

BRA053
City: Colombo
State: Parana
Type of property: chacara
Size (ha): 24000
Crops: batata doce, mandioca, milho, horta organica
We speak: Portugues
Description: In our property there are 4 houses (mine, my parents, and two brothers with their family)
My parents work with the plantation of grama(grameiras), my mother takes of the the garden, chickens, and daily chores in the property.
Some of the activities that we need help with are:
Capinar a plantacao (sweet potato, pumpkin, corn, mandioca, beans)
cut the grass, clean canteiros, planting and seeding of vegetables
take care of the exotic plants in our garden
cut wood for our fireplace
trimming of fruits trees
Accomodation: in the house, space for the wwoofer with a sofa bed (living room) One volunteer. Camping area also available.
Food: vegetarian, with the possibility of wwoofer to make their own meal
We are: myself-an adventurous person- with 3 cats and one dog
When to come: Year around, except for december and january
Additional comments: Where I live is extremely beautiful, a micro paradise. Everyone who visits us love the place.
Children: No

BRA055
City: Brazlandia
State: Distrito Federal
Type of property: Chacara
Size (ha): 37
Crops: Vegetables, fruits, agrofloresta
We speak: Portugues, English, Dutch
Description: Ananda Vasundhara Master Unit is a rural development project, aiming to create self sufficiency for the project and comunity surrounding the project thru combination of ecological farming, education and cottage industry. We are part of a non profit spiritual and social service organization, Ananda Marga and follow the principles of Neohumanism (which in short is love for all humans, other living beings and animate and inanimate) and permaculture. We have just started to develop our project and the main activities right now are related to building up the place for all its (future) activities, through bioconstruction, food forrests, organic farming, as well as starting some comunity service projects. The activities are diverse and any expertice in different fields is welcome. The volunteers work according to the wwoof-brazil recommended hours, but working hours may vary according to the work going on, for exact information better to contact us. We generally work monday thru saturday and have sundays off. Volunteers can stay for a few days or for longer time.
Accomodation:There is one small house with 2 rooms, bathroom and veranda for up to 4 volunteers.
Food: Our food is taken collectively and is lacto-vegetarian (vegan is possible too). We don´t eat onion, garlic and mushrooms. And no alcohol is allowed.
We are: The project is run by a yogic nun who has dedicated her life to self-realization and service to humanity. I teach yoga and meditation and besides this work as a missionary of Ananda Marga to serve the community where needed. Usually there are some volunteers and local people nearby, and we have dogs, cats and many other interesting creatures nearby.
When to come: We can receive volunteers the whole year around. Just let us know ahead when you want to come.
Additional comments: We are open for anyone interested to work in a spiritual environment, and expect that you will respect our spiritual norms and values during your stay. Smoking and drinking is not allowed.
Children: yes

BRA056
City: Piata
State: Bahia
Type of property: projeto para uma ECOVILA
Size (ha): 30
Crops: pomar
We speak: Portugues
Description: Located in a very special place, where Rio de Contas in Chapada Diamantina is born.
Simple house, with three rooms, hot water, recuperation of fruits trees, apiculture and garden.
We are interested in preserving and producing healthy food.
We are looking to start an ecovillage.
At this time we would prefer people with some knowledge in ecovillages, and who are eager to each stage of the project.
The day usually starts at 7am, breakfast at 8am, following with the list of priorities for that day.
Accomodation: at the house, also space for camping, hot water shower
Food: Open kitchen, daily chores shared and organized with wwoofers, vegetarian or not.
We are: there are 3 of us
When to come: all year round, please contact us to arrange details
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA058
City: Bonito
State: Mato Grosso do Sul
Type of property: area rural, ribeirinha
Size (ha): 37
Crops: mudas de nativas, e comestiveis
We speak: Portugues
Description: An area of 37 ha, characteristic of the Cerrado, at the margins of Formoso river. The owners aquired the property in 1997 to start a turist business.
In 2001, we received our first visitors interested in arborism.
Since the beginning we have always tried to use the resources and materials in our area, with construction techniques of low impact, following the fundamentals of permaculture.
From 2007, doors have opened to permacultural projects, courses to high school students..
we get busier and you will see more people when we have those courses.
we are planning to build a nursery for native mudas so we can eventually use them to reflorest our area and distribute the extra
Activities which wwoofers will be helping with are contruction, restauration, planting, artcraft-in a relaxed atmosphere where the wwoofer may engage in the activities accordingly.
Accomodation: colective room in a beautiful separate house, with beds, some books, small living room, protected
Also, hammocks can be put up in the open structures as well
a maximum of 4 volunteers
Food: Normally we eat a lot of vegetables, beans, dough, meat very seldom. Colective kitchen, shared chores, served together.
We are: We are a family of four, with friends who help us out.
Everyone involved has sincere interest and will to work towards something we believe in.
When to come: the times are not defined, as it will depend on when we will be available to receive people. Most of the time we will be welcoming wwoofers except for december, january, february and july.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: please contact us to discuss

BRA061
City: Palmeiras
State: Bahia
Type of property: rural
Size (ha): 0.4
Crops: organic vegetables and fruits trees, medicinal herbs
We speak: Portuguese
Description: small plot of land, with river, part agroflorestry, mandala garden, a house, dry toilet, an orchard, an artesanal studio, a wood-fired oven for pizzas and bread, no electricity but looking at installing a solar plate
Accomodation: 1-4 volunteers, depending when there might be a comunal room, best will be camping.
Food: colective kitchen, vegetarian
We are: 2 people, always open to visitors, the local community also participates in the activities
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Welcome to artists who wants to share their arts, musicians (here we play in a band and there is possibility of recording).
Children: yes

BRA064
City: Rio Pomba
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Small farm
Size (ha): 47
Crops: Food forest, gardens, herbs, jussara (a kind of palm tree)
We speak: Portugues, English, german (basic) and spanish
Description: We are a mixed of institute of alternative tecnologyes and ecovillage. We live in five friends working toghether on bioconstruccion, food forest using tradional variety. we raise bees, we have a horse to give us a little help hand some times, looking for to be self-suficient in food. We are linked with the agroecology course of the Federal Institute in Rio Pomba to work in a degrades part of our property wich was destroyed for the milk extensive produccion. We have acoomodation for until 2 voluntaries for the moment but we wish receive more voluntaries at the same time. Our meals are vegetarians and we apreciatte play music every day!! Come to visit us we need exchange knowledge!!!
Accomodation: 2 beds or camping area as wish. We have acoomodation for until 2 voluntaries for the moment but we wish receive more voluntaries at the same time as sson as possible.
Food: Vegetarian meals and we eat all togehther.
We are: 5 friends, a dog, a cat and 5 goats.
When to come: always
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA065
Removed by WWOOF Brazil for the moment. August 17th, 2010. If you are the host, please get in touch with WWOOF Brazil.

BRA066
Not receiving wwoofers at this time. June 4th, 2011.

BRA067
City: Resende
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: sitio
Size (ha): 1.5
Crops: corn, beans, cassava, vegetables, etc …
We speak: Portugues, italian (basic)
Description: big covered garden, organic products, a chicken coop -not
functioning at the time, two woods, Madeira de Lei trees, nursery seedlings of fruit trees and ornamental plants.
Accomodation: a room with bathroom in the house, for two.
Food: shared cooking, natural and wholefood meals, with consumption of meat ocasionally.
We are: myself, my daughter and 3 grandchildren, 4 dogs who takes care of our house.
When to come: February, March, April, may, august, september, october, november
Additional comments: We will learn together, it will be an exchange, an exchange in all possible ways. We like people who are interested in planting, tea, cooking, crafts, etc..people who like to exchange experiences.
Children: not at the moment.

BRA068
City: Terenos
State: Mato Grosso do Sul
Type of property: rural
Size (ha): 40
Crops: Creations rabbit, swine, cattle, poultry, psicultura, etc.
We speak: Portuguese, Japanese (Fluently), English (basic)
Description: located at 15 km from the town of Terenos (approx. 15,000 inhabitants) and 50 km from the city of Campo Grande (approx. 700,000 inhabitants) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (southern portal of the wetland), about 1,050 km from Sao Paulo. The farm has 900 hectares for various agricultural activities (natural farming) and livestock (5,000 naked neck chickens, 1,500 pigs and feral sorority, 50 hectares of native fruit, citrus acres 35 - poncan) - Activities: hortifrutigranja, animal husbandry and forage seeds (Brachiaria) and legumes (Campo Grande style). Our garden with natural farming system as an alternative to using legumes (like alfalfa) Campo Grande style powder for creating worms that produce humus and organic matter for growing vegetables (lettuce); - Installations: cafeteria and kitchen, bedrooms with bathrooms, electricity, cellphone and internet in the city.
Accomodation: The facilities have 07 rooms with bunk beds, electricity, piped water. Three of these rooms are 03 suites (rooms with bathroom inside), plus a bathroom for general use. The maximum number of volunteers per season is 03 people.
Food: We have a cafeteria or a kitchen available if the volunteer wants to make their own food.
We are: a family business that seeks the good of nature, and besides teaching, also learning from everyone to preserve the environment, working with organic, from the cultivation of vegetables, fish farming, pig farming to rabbit.
When to come: we receive volunteers all year
Additional comments: We aim to produce food with more flavor and quality in large quantities with minimal or withou harming the environment, making agriculture more sustainable, thinking of the happiness of man in harmony with nature. Get closer to nature. We await your contact.
Children: Yes

BRA069
City: Paraty
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Sitio
Size (ha): 19
Crops: Seedlings of native trees, family-run organic farm
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We are located at 15Km from the center of Paraty in the Serra da Biocaina. Our work involves: cultivation of native trees of the Mata Atlantica, develop 'templates' for sustainability and organic continuation, our construtions methods follow indigenous techniques while using modern materials, organic farming based in the principles of agroforestry, and reforestation.
Activities for wwoofers: planting at the nursery, colectinb seeds, at the organic farm, daily chores, etc.
Accomodation: Two rooms in a house for 3 wwoofers, space for camping (3)
Food: Kosher (no red meat and chicken), colective kitchen.
We are: a family, a company, an institution…with dogs! And with lots of energy!
When to come: all year, depending on the availability
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA070
City: Viamao
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Rural EcoTurismo
Size (ha): 10
Crops: Bambu, feijao, Horta, Cana de Acucar, leite
We speak: Portugues
Description: Our main activity is to receive groups interested in hosting events related to nature. We are about an hour from Porto Alegre.
Main house with an event hall (80m2), lodging space with washrooms and
colective kitchen.
Stables and engine room. Creations pony, cow and oxen, and 3 dogs.
A few of the projects: started an experimental bambu (guadua) forest, recuperation of the matas nativas.
We prefer people with skills in bio-construction, electrician, irrigation, and with good heart and dedication.
We look forward to those with great attitude and who wants to know more about the south of Brazil.
There is tons to do! See you soon!
Accomodation: We can receive up to 4 volunteers.
Food: colective kitchen
We are: a couple, children who doesn't live with us.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: we look forward to receiving wwoofers!
Children: no

BRA072
City: Rolandia
State: Parana
Type of property: Rural lodge with production of organic jams, pates and liqueurs
Size (ha): 7.2
Crops: Several fruits like mango, banana, jabuticaba, guava, Jussara, raspberry.
We speak: Portuguese, German, English and some French.
Description: We are located about 30 minutes from Londrina, 7.2 hectares of land, where 1/3 of the land is preserved, with a small river with a waterfall, nature trail, organic orchards, one horse
We receive visitors for weekend visits or for their holidays at one of the two cottages available and we also produce fruits jams which we sell them.
Accomodation: Can receive up to 2 volunteers giving each one a room with 1 bed. The bathroom is communal.
Food: Cook for everyone (whether guests or helpers) and eat together. Vegetarian.
We are: Grandparents, Father, mother and two children, we have 3 dogs, 1 horse
When to come: We receive volunteers throughout the year.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA073
City: Santo Antonio de Posse
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Agro organic livestock
Size (ha): 150
Crops: fruits, vegetables, dairy
We speak: Portuguese
Description: A farm producing fruits, cereals, milk, dairy products and cereal processing.
Accomodation: A house with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom for up to 4 people
Food: partially organic food served at the family or providing food for their preparation
We are: 3 owner families and 10 families colaborators. We have dogs, some horses and other domestic animals and others
When to come: all year
Additional comments: no
Children: yes

BRA074
City: Alexania
State: Goias
Type of property: Organic Farm
Size (ha): 44
Crops: shiitake mushroom, small garden, orchard and apiary
We speak: Portuguese and English
Description: Our property is totally organic and certified, the main crop being shiitake mushroom. Furthermore, we have a garden, an orchard, a rustic chicken coop, a small apiary and a nursery (variety of ornamental trees and medicinal) which needs to be organized. The total area is approximately 3 hectares with the crops and the four houses and a barn. The rest of the property is part of preserved area of savanna (Cerrado). Water is from our land. It also has a stream and spring. Our aim is to become a model site of autosuficiency. We welcome all skills specially those who know about generation of electricity, maximizing local inputs, improvement of productivity, alternative constructions, and implementation of couses in the area of self-development, and natural cooking. Use of alcohol and other drugs, legalized or not, are not allowed.
Accomodation: A guest house with two rooms with capacity for up to six people each, shared bathroom. There is also another room within the building of the restaurant. And for those who prefer to camp, there is plenty of space in the garden. Please bring your own tent and gear. The number of volunteers will depend on the season, which is varied. Rainy season, we need help with maintaining the garden and the place, cutting grass, plants, gardening, planting of trees, etc. Dry season, we focus on watering the entire crop, beekeeping, and other. Depending on the wwoofers skill we can suggest the best time to visit us!
Food: Weekdays, the meals will be in two houses. In the house of the worker (which includes red meat) and the owner's house (lighter meals: vegetables, mushrooms, chicken or fish). On the weekends, the kitchen duties will be shared.
We are: a couple, a chef friend, and a helper and friends and family at different periods. Wild cats and dogs. There are a few horses.
When to come: Please let us know so we can arrange something, the times are varied. At first from March-June, August to November. In periods of mushroom planting help is particularly welcomed!
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA075
Cancelled as of August 21st, 2010.

BRA076
City: Porto Alegre
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Small property with ecological production
Size (ha): 2
Crops: Horticulture, fruit growing and self-consumption crops
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Ecological production following the principles of agroecology, activities in agro-tourism, culture and cuisine workshops with unconventional food plants (PANC). Rustic but confortable instalations. No smoking permitted.
Accomodation: Two bedrooms with beds for a total of 4 people.
Food: Kitchen for everyone to serve together. Diet Lacto-ovo vegetarian.
We are: couple with nephew, dogs and cat.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: The property has partnerships with universities by recieving students completing their Masters and PhD and accepts interns from various related courses. We are part of the Association of Ecological Producers of Lami and the Asociacion Rural Porto Alegre.
Children: no

BRA077
City: Campo Largo
State: Parana
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 30
Crops: Vegetables, orchard, chicken coop, cabril, erva mate
We speak: Portuguese
Description: On the site we Vegetables, orchard, chicken coop, cabril, mate. We also have a bit of alternative energy, an industry of teas, a workshop of shoes ...
Volunteers can help with all kind of tasks. Can help in the garden, the orchard, the workshop, washing dishes, the chicken .. Our community is located in a semi-rural environment in Campo Largo, the capital of the state of Parana. We are part of a couple of sister-communities in Brazil that are running for more than 15 years. Our main occupations are organic gardening, whole wheat bread baking, and the development of alternative energy using permaculture methods. Our life together in
community is a simple expression of the love we have for one another. The deep personal relationships we have with each other are being built daily through our common life in the community. Our community and our common life together are based on our obedience to the simple, clear teachings of our master Yahshua, the Son of God. Our lives and relationships are being
restored daily through our life of love. We invite and welcome all who are interested in our life and our community to come and visit. Our homes and our hearts are open to you.
Accomodation: Rooms with beds and cabana. Can receive up to 5
Food: collective kitchen, eat all together. We are almost vegetarians.
We are: A community of 60 people
When to come: all year round
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes, but we give notice before

BRA079
City: Jardim Floresta, 35Km de Presidente Figueiredo
State: Amazonas
Type of property: private
Size (ha): 140
Crops: we have a wide variety of fruit and palmtrees, these include mango, avocado, cacao, brazilian nut, papaya, banana, biriba, acai, tucuma, pupunha, buruti…
We speak: Portuguese, English, German, Dutch, Japanese, Spanish
Description: We are located in the Amazon of Brazil, 125km north of Manaus. The property covers 140 hectares of virgin rainforest with rivers and hills, springs and valleys. About one hectar of the land is planted with a wide variety of native and tropical fruit- and palmtrees. We have started in 2007, things are still in development and not all plants are producing yet. We do permaculture and our objective is to promote and develop ecologically sound and healthy living. Our hut can not be reached by car as it is beyond the end of the road and we have to walk about 20 minutes to reach it. Living conditions are very basic: little electricity (solar panels), no telephone or internet (at the closest city -Presidente Figueiredo), drinking water comes from a fresh water spring on the property, personal hygiene and washing your clothes will take place in the river.
Accomodation: Currently we only have one hut and we will all sleep together in it. We will sleep in hammocks. There is room for a maximum of 4 volunteers.
Food: We will cook the food together and decide on what to eat. Still the food will be mostly vegetarian. We will use as much as we can from our own produce.
We are: Up to now it is only one person
When to come: In principle all year round. But please contact us in advance to know when it is best.
Additional comments: no
Children: No

BRA080
City: Tres Coroas
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Rural - eco-turism - starting project
Size (ha): 5
Crops: horticulture for guests' consumption
We speak: Portuguese, French, English and spanish
Description: In a rural area of 5 hectares in the Atlantic Forest, with two waterfalls and an old orchard. The Refuge was created with the goal of bringing visitors from the Khadro Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple located in Rio Grande do Sul, a five minutes drive from the property ( 4 kmts). The project of self-sustaining is in the process of being implemented. Would like to receive volunteers to help with creating an organic garden and herbs for consumption by residents and guests (22 people). We are also looking to produce dry fruits. I am also interested in planting fruit trees in the area that is available. I am currently installing solar collectors for solar water heating in bathrooms and kitchen. There is a possibility to install a mini hydro power taking advantage of existing waterfalls in the valley.
Accomodation: Two per season. Minimum 15 days, maximum of 3 months. Dormitories in bunk beds. Collective baths. We provide accommodation, food and clean sheets. Preference given to non-smokers.
Food: Natural food, organic, fish. The kitchen is open and meals will be made in conjunction with the owner, three times per day.
We are: The owner is a journalist, practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism, four dogs. We also have guests staying mostly on the weekends, up to 22 guests.
When to come: All year, for a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 3 months. Renewal is subject to assessment of the support offered.
Additional comments: I would like to receive people who have commitment and participate in all activities of daily life of the property: garden, cooking, reception of guests. Expect a 5 hours help each day.
Children: No

BRA081
This Host does not receive wwoofers anymore! May 16th, 2011.

BRA082
City: Carlos Euler (Passa Vinte)
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest-not a farm
Size (ha): 75
Crops: curitiba, cinnamon, guapuruvu, Brazilian wood, pau ferro
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We are dedicated to reforesting the property with native plants in extinction. Our main activity is to produce 4 types of organic plants to be sold: olive, lichie, coffee, and Palmito Jucassara. We collect the seeds, cultivate and plant them. These should start to produce in 2012. The personal who takes care of the functionality of the farm speaks portuguese only. It would be best if WWOOFers know some Portuguese. The chores in the farm depends on the season, here is a summary of the activities: September - February (Summer): planting of nurseries. During September - October we collect the seeds. This requires knowledge of climbing trees. From March to June, we clean the nurseries planted, on average 20,000 per year. From July to August - maintenance and construction of small facilities, such as new barn, wooden dryer, stone mill, maintenance of farm access, etc.. Also in August and September to prepare areas for planting. In the rainy season from January to April, field work may be interrupted. In this case we work in carpentry and nurseries, which are protected from the rain. Wwoofers make trips through the woods accompanied by responsible who will be showing the native species, wildlife and assists in seed collection, georeferencing, open trails, climbing trees, etc. Moreover, the region is full of trails, waterfalls besides having a very rich fauna, by having both creativity and liking the subject, there is plenty of opportunities for development and research. The reason for this wealth is that we are exactly at the interface of the cerrado with forest and it provides us a rich eco-system. We handle dangerous tools like chainsaw, mower, scythe, machete, so it is important that wwoofers inform us about the knowledge with such tools, otherwise they should learn how to operate these tools. We do not accept alcoholic drinks and cigarettes on the property.
Accomodation: We have a house available with: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen. Can receive up to 4 volunteers.
Food: Meals are prepared by us during the day. Dinner will be ready (to be warmed) as well. We do not have anything else besides a wood stove and a refrigerator.
We are: A family that resides in Rio de Janeiro and that every weekend goes to the farm.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Our mission is to show our neighbors that there are other sources of income besides milk, because the region is a major producer of dairy products, which creates deforestation to allow open pastures. Also, we would like WWOOFers to visit the elementary schools in the town, because the children are happy to learn more about other cultures. They, who mostly come from low income families, do not have many opportunities, and they consider WWOOFERs very important people in their lives.
Children: no

BRA084
Not receiving volunteers anymore. January 21st, 2011.

BRA087
City: Chapadao do Ceu
State: Goias
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 366
Crops: agroforestry, permaculture, reforestation, nursery and garden
We speak: Portuguese, English and portunhol (portuguese+spanish)
Description: Located along the River Formoso, at 25km from the National Park Emas (Parque Nacional das Emas). We have moved here looking for a better quality of life, and care for the environment, we work hard to learn and to life sustainably. We are two families and friends, working and producing organically, practice permaculture with different techniques on the farm. We hope volunteers would colaborate in every aspect of improving, and apply the skills learned. Wwoofers will be working with permaculture techniques, worm compost, grow organically, organic gardening, agroflorestry, and henhouse. For fun the Wwoofers can do canoeing, walks, enjoy full moon, etc.
Accomodation: Area for camping and a lodge.2-3 volunteers
Food: homemade cooking, with meat in the diet, served together
We are: Two families and an employee. A dog.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We aim to make a better world with techniques and alternative crops. Bringing opportunities to study and practice of work and leisure.
Children: yes
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BRA088
City: Sao Carlos
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Urban, with production for self-sufficiency
Size (ha): 0.5
Crops: vegetables and fruits
We speak: Portuguese, english, spanish
Description: Because we are located near the center of the city of San Carlos, this property is not a farm like most in the list of registered WWOOF Brazil, but a site with approximately 1,500 m2 in the proximity of a major city. We work in a garden where we use to feed ourselves: we have chickens, fruit and wood stove, there is also a studio for musical practice. We are starting a project in order to work on issues relating to the urban context, drawing upon an apparent obstacle of being located in the city and not in the countryside. Thus, we seek to develop themes such as urban permaculture and social; theoretical debate about sustainable development and use the location as a springboard for communication with the environment, taking advantage of the proximity of many individuals. The voluntary activities relate less to a rural daily life. Among the tasks for volunteers, from the basics for maintaining the yard, watching the chickens, cleaning kitchen and rooms, general cleaning up, the writing and design projects, talk with neighbors, mapping of potential gardens and spaces in the region, communication etc.. Volunteers will have experience on urban sustainability, with great focus for developing techniques and trends for sustainable development today.
Accomodation: a room for two wwoofers.
Food: open and colective kitchen, mix diet, tend to be vegetarian.
We are: 3 people
When to come: We can always receive wwoofers when we are not travelling.
Additional comments: Some additional interests of ours are: astronomy, music, yoga, sewing, poetry and literature. For more information contact us.
Children: yes

BRA089
City: Palmeiras de Goias
State: Goias
Type of property: agricultural / organic gardening / herbs
Size (ha): 20
Crops: organic herbs
We speak: Portuguese
Description: House with 3 rooms, large kitchen. We enjoy cooking and music. We need help to get ready for our planting season which starts approximately starts October until about March. Welcome!
Accomodation: podemos receber ate duas pessoas por periodo pre agendado. Quarto com cama dentro de casa.
Food: the volunteer will be eating the same as we, free diet
We are: a family with three kids, dogs and many family and friends visiting us all the time.
When to come: October- March, with previous arrangment.
Additional comments: We always try to grow and develop spiritually. To care for humans and animals, and nature will always be our concern.
Children: sim

BRA091
City: Sao Joao da B. Vista
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Farm
Size (ha): 10
Crops: Vegetables
We speak: Portuguese, english, french
Description: In our 10 hectares land we grow vegetables and will soon be hosting 100 saanen goats in order to produce organic goat cheese. In this way, activities in the farm involve mostly the vegetable garden and the goat\'s facility (milking, feeding, making cheese, cutting grass etc). Up in the Mantiqueira Mountains, 1500 m high, we have a beautiful view of over 20 cities.
Accomodation: We have 3 rooms available with 2 beds each so we can take up till 6 volunteers at a time.
Food: Volunteers will have access to the kitchen and will be able to cook to themselves as they like. We also prepare brazilian everyday food which consists in rice, beans, meats, salads, vegetables, juices and fruits.
We are: We are 2 brothers and a sister (28 to 35 years-old) who inherited this farm from our Dad. We have 3 dogs and there is a couple who live here and work for us. Iracy will cook and clean the dishes for us.
When to come: We accept volunteers any time of the year for at least 1 week.
Additional comments:n/a
Children: no

BRA092
City: Paraty
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Family farm
Size (ha): 2.6
Crops: Horticulture, organic garden and orchard
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We are located in the Atlantic Forest, very cold in the winter (June-August), summer very hot(December-March). Bring boots or running shoes. Most of the time we spend in the garden, tending for the nursing beds, taking care of the seedling in the greenhouse, in some seasons we also harvest coffee, pruning, harvest cassava, beans, corn .... and planting throughout the year, following the biodynamic calendar. We wake up with the sun and sleep at sunset. And whenever we have free time, we go the falls.
Accomodation: Place for camping. No rooms available. We can receive 4-5 volunteers.
Food: We are vegetarians, open kitchen, eat together after prayer.
We are: Ana (mom),Case(father),Ze Bento (5 year old kid),Pedro (gato)and Shira (gata).
When to come: all year, with a limit of 10 days max. per stay.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA093
City: Pirenopolis
State: Goias
Type of property: rural
Size (ha): 5
Crops: vegetables and flowers
We speak: Portuguese
Description: reforested area with a lot of water, agroforestry, our lovely home and a restaurant. It has been 10 years since we started to work on recuperating our land. With a lot of work-weeding and planting of native plants over the years, now we have a area full of trees. There is a garden and we are also looking to start planting more edible and ornamental flowers. We need help in all areas.
Accomodation: Can receive up to 4 guests in a cabin equipped with bath, electric shower and a mini kitchen.
Food: food served and the possibility of cooking it yourself
We are: Mother and two children
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We are seeking volunteers to expand activities, planting of ornamental and edible flowers as well.
Children: yes

BRA094
City: Casimiro de Abreu
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: small property in development
Size (ha): 100
Crops: banana, pineapple
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Property under development, will soon become a private preserved natural heritage (conservation area designated by the government). The facilities are poor and need reform, so I will provide lodging at my house, which is 6km from the farm. I'm interested in getting people who have any interest in bio-construction to start with the reform of the place. Organic production, which would transform it in an agroforestry system. Mostly for self consumption. The volunteers were helping an average of six hours daily.
Accomodation: 1 room with two mattresses in my house. If you wish, wwoofers can camp at the farm.
Food: I can cook a few days and provide food for wwoofers to cook.
We are: myself and the farm keeper and family
When to come: anytime, 3 volunteers
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no

BRA095
Not receiving volunteers Jan 17th, 2011.

BRA096
City: Casimiro de Abreu
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Private Natural Heritage Reserve
Size (ha): 556.5
Crops: Agroforestry, organic gardening and flowers
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Our place is located at 105Km from Rio de Janeiro. With a total area of 556.5 ha, 91% is made up of Atlantic Forest. Since 1988 our fazenda has been recognized as Natural Reseve. Wwoofers will be helping out with feeding of chickens and birds, organic garden, agroforestry, cleaning of trails accessing to the main house and trails in the property; making cheese, sweets, jams; fermanting and drying of food. Other activities will be according to what projects we have scheduled for the year, bioconstruction (to start June 2010). Wwoofers will be expected to help out for about 6 hours. The schedule of activities is subject to choice / suitability of the applicant's experience.
Accomodation: Lodging and camping. Ten volunteers.
Food: We east a lot of raw food. Cooking together.
We are: A couple in love with nature, we would like to create and mulitiplicate how to produce and eat well while living in a reserve.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Always welcome!
Children: Yes

BRA097
City: Sao Luiz do Paraitinga
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Organic Farm since 2009
Size (ha): 319
Crops: pigs, dairy cattle, broilers and honey
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: located in the Serra do Mar, near the State Park Serra do Mar (Nucleo Santa Virginia). Approximately 180km from Sao Paulo. We need all kinds of help: animal care (cleaning, feeding, etc), cleaning, and work depending on the season what the priority is. Key requirements: non-smoker, very hard worker (we are still in the initial phases) and comfortable with isolation (nearest real towns, Sao Luiz do Paraitinga and Ubatuba, are each 1 hour and 15 minutes away).
Accomodation: bedroom with three beds, separate from the main house
Food: collective kitchen
We are: a family - husband and wife and son (21 years)
When to come: all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: No

BRA098 I was there!
City: Teresopolis
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Family farm
Size (ha): 30
Crops: Corn, Cassava, Yam, Spices, Beans, Peanut, Coffee, Potato, Onion, Cane, and other fruits and vegetables.
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Family owned farm, located at 40km of Teresopolis, about 120 km from Rio de Janeiro. We grow a variety of produce all based in the concepts of agroflorestry. We work together with nature, seeking integration with the environment we live in, food sustainability, financial and cultural. We sell only the excess of our production at the farmer's market twice a week in Teresopolis. We plant: corn, corn, cassava, yams, spices, beans, peanut, coffee, potato, onion, cane, and other fruits and vegetables. And we also practice apiculture. Activities will vary according to season. We ask for 6 hours of help daily, with activities such as: preparing the soil, plant, harvest, organizing the space, weeding, food processing, packaging and selling.
Accomodation: House for volunteers, 2 max, with kitchen where volunteers can cook if they wish. Wwoofers are responsible for keeping the place clean. There is a library with books, magazines, guides and handouts regarding activities at our place and just research material.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and snacks and fruits of the season are available
We are: A family: myself, daughter with her husband, and my grandson. There are ther people at our place, who are taking classes, or who come to colaborate permanently.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We check our emails twice a week (saturdays and Wednesdays).
Children: yes, as long as there is a way to take care of them.

BRA099
City: Conceicao do Almeida
State: Bahia
Type of property: Family farm
Size (ha): 10
Crops: arrowroot, cocoa, cows
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Our site is located at 160Km from Salvador. We mainly produce arrowroot. We need more help in the winter (June-August), but there is always work. We are also planning to implement agroforestry. We can give you a ride at the station if you let us know in advance!
Accomodation: a bedroom in the house, one volunteer
Food: breakfast: fresh milk (cow) or powder, bananas, bread and butter lunch: normal night: Mingala, and usually soup japa, cashew, mango, etc.. We always eat according to season, so it varies all the time.
We are: family, two children, girl who works here
When to come: all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no

BRA100
City: Piata
State: Bahia
Type of property: Family farm
Size (ha): 4
Crops: coffee, banana
We speak: Portuguese, french
Description: small family farm, with production of organic coffee and dried bananas, beautiful location, lots of water and waterfalls in the region.
Accomodation: accommodation available for 3 people in a simple but clean and pleasant structure.
Food: natural and tasty cuisine.
We are: A couple, no kids
When to come: From December to April.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: No

BRA101
City: Arealva
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Sitio
Size (ha): 15
Crops: reforestation, vegetables and some sheep
We speak: Portuguese, Spanish and English
Description: We are located near the municipality of Arealva where we are recuperating an old house with recycled materials, adding dry toilets, tiles and recently started building with clay. We have a garden where we produce for our own consumption, and some sheep. We are working toward a auto-suficient permacultural model and promote areas in transition to noosphere.
Accomodation: We have a room with 2 beds, and place for camping. 2 Volunteers. Minimum stay of 13 days.
Food: Basically vegetarian.
We are: a family - father, mother and a 3 years old son. And a cat.
When to come: All year
Additional comments: We are students and practitioners of Law of Time. We are organized according to the 13 phases of the moon. We have a library, and want to share our knowledge! For more information go to: www.lawoftime.org
Children: YES!!

BRA102
City: Sao Jeronimo da Serra
State: Parana
Type of property: Biodynamic
Size (ha): 217.8
Crops: coffee
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Farm with agrosilvopastoril project and recent launch of roasted coffee beans and ground coffee. We have machinery to wash, dry and benefit the coffee, as well as structure to store them. Facilities for the biodynamic preparations. Dams, coffee nurseries, palm trees and various native trees, vegetable garden, orchard, livestock hose, free fall water tank system, bee box, sheep. private transportation The farm was included in a tourism project organized by SEBRAE (government institution) in the region; we were included as as Biodynamic project. We have been working organically since 2003. In 2006 we received the National Organic IBD certificate and in 2007 and in 2008 the International Organic Biodynamic Demeter seal.
Accomodation: We are offering a house in the colony of employees and a guest room near the welcome center. The ideal number of wwoofers is 6 people. (Although we don't know our limit yet).
Food: diet without restrictions, with varied vegetables and fruits
We are: the farm administrator (Elcio), more employees. we are in the coffee harvest season (May-July), so my mother Josephine and I are at the farm to help.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: we are developing a biodynamic project (recent), but we are very proud to present you with our mistakes and successes! Welcome!
Children: Yes
Our coffee harvest season starts in April to August in 2011. We would love to receive wwoofers interested in learning more about coffee!

BRA103
Temporarily not receiving wwoofers-doing some restructuring at this time. May 30th, 2011.

BRA104
City: Porto Alegre
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Agricultural
Size (ha): 2.5
Crops: Orchard, medicinal plants, milk cattle, sheep, vegetables
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We have an agroecological property certified by Eco Cert, planting 3000 seedlings of rosemary. Other activities: Rural turism with rural products produced at the farm, guided educational visits for school children. We also participate of a turistic tour organized by the local governament, called Caminhos Rurais, which showcases our organic way of production.
Accomodation: Room with a bed on the property with the family. Initially for one person.
Food: Meals will be made with the family and the kitchen is available for the volunteers. We are not vegetarians.
We are: a family of four, the couple, a girl aged 20 years and a boy aged 16. Eight dogs, horse, cow, chicken, pig, sheep.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We've had a girl from Germany for 10 months and the experience was good. We hope to receive people and enjoy the experience here with us.
Children: Yes

BRA105
City: Extrema
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: a reatreat, on top of a montain at 1400m
Size (ha): 24
Crops: organic garden, herbs
We speak: Portuguese, English, German fluently. French and basic Italian.
Description: A retreat located in a mountainous region (at 1400m) in Minas Gerais, about 100km from Sao Paulo. The retreat oriented to Tibetan Buddhism, receives people interested in experiencing an alternative lifestyle, both physically and espiritually. There are two meditations every day at the temple. Three meals is together at the cafeteria. We have a organic garden, orchard and we would like to start planting medicinal herbs. We hope to receive people with experiences in these areas, but in general we just need help with cleaning, taking care of the organic garden, kitchen, ...to participate of all the activities.
Accomodation: a cabin with 2 rooms. Another cabin for those who wants to stay longer and would like more quietly. We can receive 5 volunteers.
Food: lacto-vegetarian, prepared colectively and served in a spacious dining hall
We are: A family dedicated to help people looking for a simpler and meaningful lifestyle. Manu (german), takes care of the retreat. Marcio, still works in Sao Paulo to sustent our retreat. Tiffani, daughter of both, who teaches Tibetian Thangka, is married to Kel
When to come: all year
Additional comments: check our site!
Children: better not, since many come to meditate here

BRA106
Don't receive volunteers anymore. January 23rd, 2012.

BRA108
City: Mococa
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: rural farm
Size (ha): 760
Crops: coffee, banana, sugarcane, corn, fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, chicken
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: Traditional farm coffee with milk, founded in 1850, the fifth generation, which became organic in 2001. Activities that volunteers can help us: garden - fruits - coffee harvest - cheese - honey - daily life of the farm or some activity that they can teach to the farm. Social work also for those interested. Please send "request to stay." Minimum stay of two weeks. NON SMOKERS Please.
Accomodation: houses with dormitories for volunteers, we must begin with 2 volunteers at a time
Food: any option above depending on the agreement made in advance with the volunteer
We are: family with children, dogs, horses, cows, chickens and more families of six partners and employees
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We would like volunteers who want to contribute with our mission of making our farm a model for sustainability. Visit our sites!
Children: yes

BRA109
City: Sao Pedro
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 1.47
Crops: Vegetables in general
We speak: Portuguese, and 50% of the time there is someone who can speak english
Description: A property with production of organic vegetables, and serves as an educational center to teach others more about food production without pesticides.There is a garden, chicken coop, nurseries, kennels, greenhouses, orchards, gardens, wells, water tank, experimental cooking, swimming, barbecues, meeting hall and other accommodation (over 800 m2 of built area).
Accomodation: Accommodations available for up to four volunteers. Suite with double beds, wardrobes, desk and refrigerator.
Food: Access to experimental kitchen or volunteers may eat in our cafeteria. Not vegetarian cooking, but we do avoid red meat (beef).
We are: a family with children and dogs. We do not consume alcohol, but not for religious reasons, simply because we do not like it.
When to come: We are favored by a great climate, so we produce all year; we can receive volunteers all season.
Additional comments: We enjoy a healthy life physically and mentally, do not approve the use of drugs, we value family, friendship, and would like to be getting people with similar profile.
Children: Yes, provided that they are accompanied by their parents.

BRA110
City: Gravata
State: Pernambuco
Type of property: Rural small-holding, small plantations of banana,other fruits and vegetables for own consumption and for guests: rainforest: horses and pastures. Ecological technology.
Size (ha): 20
Crops: manual cultivation of banana, vegetables, fruits, forest, trees, agroforestry, shadow coffee, grass plantation/ harvest; ecotourism, accommodation, and horses.
We speak: Portuguese, English and Swedish
Description: You work in some of the following tasks: in the vegetable garden, banana and coffee plantations, with other fruit trees, in the agroforestry areas; irrigation of a nursery and flower beds; feed the horses, harvest and cut grass for them, clean the stables. You can also be requested to help to build or repair fences or roofs and other things, and produce bricks of clay (they are then dried in the sun). You always work together with our employees (men) and/or with the owner Malin (woman) who speaks English. We ask you to work 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, from Saturday noon until Thursday noon. Your free days are Thursday (from noon), Friday and Saturday (until noon). This shedule is done due to the bus timetable, for those who want to travel during the weekends. Smoking and use of alcohol: you cannot smoke in the houses, nor near the houses when we have other guests. We do not accept drinking of alcohol or use of drugs. Travel insurance: it is neccessary to have a travel insurance, that cover everything. It is also important, in case of an accident, to have cash and credit card, so you can pay the entrance in a private hospital, or a doctor’s fee. Money: In Gravata there is no possibility to do an international withdrawal (though in Recife and Caruaru). Therefore it is important to have enough cash for your stay in Gravata. However, a lot of shops, restaurants and supermarket accept international credit cards. The horses: You can ride our horses by your own when you first have shown that you are a good rider and are careful when handling them.
Accomodation: We can receive two volunteers staying in the same bedroom or house in two separated rooms, depending on the disponibility.
Food: Lunch is served at the administrator’s or employee’s house, during the week, and at the Pousada (Guest house) in the weekends, when the whole host family is there. Breakfast and dinner you do yourself or together with the other volunteer in a collective kitchen, with traditional ingredients that are provided for you (cuscus, fruits, fullcorn bread, butter, cheese, vegetables, sweet potato etc) or have those meals at the Pousada when there are guests. Lactovegetarian food, but when we have guests we also serve meat. The administrator and employee families’ could serve meat or not, whatever you wish.
We are: a family with two teenagers, we have 8 horses, a lot of dogs, cats, hens and rabbits. Malin is Swedish and Pepeu is Brazilian.
When to come: We can receive volunteers from August til June.
Additional comments: We prefer those who can stay at least one month, but if there is place we also accept shorter stays.
Children: We can receive children in special cases. Please contact us about it.

BRA111
Temporarily not receiving wwoofers. March 7th, 2011.

BRA112
City: Sao Joao d'Alianca
State: Goias
Type of property:
Size (ha): 286
Crops: garden with permacultural system, haven't started yet
We speak: Portuguese
Description: The property was acquired in 2008 by us, The Casetta family. Inside the property there is a river and four waterfalls. Rivers Farinhas and Faria form the Bocaina canyon, which is excelent for canyoning. The property is located 2 hours by car from the city (it is exactly between Sao Joao d'alliance and Alto Paraiso), where 1 _ hours in approximately dirt road. Access is possible only with a 4x4 vehicle. Interested volunteers will be picked up in Sao Joao d'alicanca and brough to the property. By the end of year we will have installed a power turbine. In April 2011 we will begin the period of construction on the property: build an octagonal (space for sleeping nets), a collective bathroom and shower, a kitchen with refectory, a store. For the volunteers will be offered transport to the site, the daily food and a place to sleep (tent or nets). Volunteers may help in the construction of buildings, as well as the creation of the garden, and maintenance of the pond for pisciculture. We are a family concerned with environmental issues. The construction of all buildings will be environmentally friendly, using superadobe and stones from the property. To generate electricity, will use solar panels and a turbine that generates energy through a water wheel. All the farm work on a permaculture system. In the future we will capture rainwater, non-organic waste will be recycled and brought back to town, organic waste will be placed in a worm farm for future use as fertilizer. We want the site to be a place where people can learn to respect nature and live harmoniously with it!
Accomodation: We offer tents and nets. The volunteer must bring their own mat or sleeping bag. Maximum number of volunteers we can have is 4 people simultaneously. We have plenty of space available to all who want to help out and get to know the property and the region.
Food: Collective kitchen, where everyone will eat together. We do not have a vegetarian type diet, but we can tailor a vegetarian diet if we have volunteers with a special diet.
We are: We are a total of 6. Different period of time there will be different people at the farm. We don't have any pets and there isn't a baby in the family.
When to come: Close for 2011. Will start to receive volunteers in May 2012.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: Yes, but only from 10 years of age. The place is very wild and untamed and out of town and not suitable for young children.
Not receiving wwoofers for 2011. We will start to receive volunteers in May 2012. Updated: May 18th, 2011.

BRA113
City: Piata
State: Bahia
Type of property: Small property where it intends to deploy a site hostal and ecotourism and of Education and Environmental Technology
Size (ha): 80
Crops: We plan to plant 1 hectare of organic coffee and 1 hectare of fruit trees typical of the Andes.
We speak: Portuguese, English, Spanish and basic Italian and French
Description: We are located in the middle of Chapada Diamantina National Park, in Bahia. Our project is in its starting phase. We are planning to building a hostel for tourism, a nursery, organic coffee plantation (1 ha) and Andean fruit trees (1 ha), ecological trails, eco-technological prototypes. Currently there is a small house, with a bathroom, small kitchen with gas cooker and wood stove, light (kerosene), spring water. We require that the volunteer to have health insurance before you arrive at the property. We do not accept drug use or cigarette and we only accept people who have experience in the tasks. Access to the property is located at 12km from the road on Piata Piata-Abaira, hence 5km of dirt road to the farm, preferably high passable by car.We do not have a car and our project is just starting! Volunteers will be helping with: expansion of the existing house (shelter), construction of the hostel, nursery, road, fences, trails, characterization, diagnosis and zoning and photographing zoo-botanical-geological, hydrological and environmental , measurement, registration and titling by GPS. Volunteers can extend their stay according to their colaboration. We need your help, and do not be intimidated by the distance, once you get here you will see it is worth it!
Accomodation: One room with possibility of sleeping on hammock, 2 volunteers.
Food: Volunteers will be responsible for transporting the ingredients to the property and cook the food (nothing sophisticated, the basic food typical of the region) that will be purchased by the owner in the town of Piata.
We are: 2 friends who do not live there and we have the idea of this project.
When to come: All year, please let us know in advance so we can arrange the schedule and be prepared.
Additional comments: The potential volunteer must send 'request of stay form' and to our email.
Children: yes
We are currently looking for volunteers! Hope to hear from you soon!

BRA114
City: Pirenopolis
State: Goias
Type of property: Permacultural Base
Size (ha): 4.2
Crops: Agroforestry
We speak: Portuguese, Spanish
Description: Family owned, has a bioconstruction house, inspired by the principles of permaculture, bioremediation of waters. Agricultural activities based on the principles of natural succession (succession of agroforestry). Volunteers need to speak at least Portuguese or Spanish! Suggested stay is from 4 or 5 days.
Accomodation: Mezzanine, beds and hammocks! At the moment we receive only 6 volunteers!
Food: Collective Kitchen, Natural food
We are: Friends and collaborators
When to come: From January 2011. Welcome!
Additional comments: We welcome you to experience and contribute to this process of urban exodus!
Children: yes

BRA115
City: Santa Mariana
State: Parana
Type of property: Farm and Hotel
Size (ha): 800
Crops: coffee, corn, soybean, wheat, cattle, horse, goat, sheep, chicken
We speak: Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish and English
Description: Our farm is located a few kilometers away from the Paranapanema River in the North of Parana between Londrina and Sao Paulo (on your way to Foz do Iguacu). We mainly produce coffee, soy beans, corn, wheat and eucalyptus on our 800 ha of land On the farm we run a small ecological hotel. The Hotel has a big garden which produces its own fruits and vegetables. In the 180 hectares of protected forest we have some trails and a lake just in front of the hotel. You will feed the animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chicken, rabbits… and even some monkeys in the forest), work in the garden, take care of the forest trails, help the hotel staff (service, dishwashing, laundry, room cleaning and cooking), do al kind of construction, maintenance and farm work… well, there is really plenty to do. Long term staying wwoofers have the possibility to start their own projects in ecotourism, ecology or agronomy. We are looking for independent hard working people. You have to be at least 18 years old and stay a minimum of 2 weeks.
Accomodation: We have one room with, private bathroom and can accommodate 2 volunteers.
Food: You will eat at our house, which is just beside the volunteers accommodation. You can use our kitchen. You have to wash your clothes by your self, in our laundry.
We are: Giulietta and Noel (30's) , Dingo (dog), Wasabi and Sushi (cats), the laziest pets on earth.
When to come: All year around, BUT don’t show up without entering in contact before.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA116
City: Alto Paraiso de Goi
State: Goias
Type of property: fruits, vegetables, animals
Size (ha): 158
Crops: cassava, sugarcane, beans, vegetables, corn, banana, various fruits, and other
We speak: Portuguese, German and English
Description: The property, at an altitude of 1150 meters, is located a few kilometers from the National Park of Chapada dos Veadeiros, permanent preservation area, and therefore the use of the land is very much controlled. The farm is being prepared to produce basic foods for survival, since its operation is not commercial, but of experiences both agricultural and alternative technologies for sustainable development, with a laboratory (workshop) being concluded, with machinery and equipment to make it independent of external services, as far as manpower and energy to generate force and work. The farm has electricity, running water (comes from springs in the property, stored and distributed to the residences), stable concrete floor covered with tiles, fenced and well distributed grass. Looking for a volunteer who is interested in biodynamic farming, permaculture, fruit trees and have an interest in working with us in developing projects of free energy applied to the needs of the property and the neighbors who are interested in converting this area into a model of sustainable development and survival in reaction to the possible climatic accidents already beginning to happen.
Accomodation: Bedroom in the main house is available, shared with owner. It has power and water from the source.
Food: The farm produces some staple foods, but we still depend on food brought from a town 16 km from the farm. We have 2 cows that produce milk when they are calves. The German who resides there has basic vegetarian food, and the caretakers' food is more varied, including meats. We also raise chickens, chicken meat and eggs is available for consumption.
We are: Myself, and a family who takes care of the farm on a daily basis and a german who is a specialist in communications and researcher of free energy, mechanical and electric, lives in the laboratory. And a baby black Belgian shepherd.
When to come: Before you come, we would like to know more about you. Please send us the 'request of stay form' completed. Then we can decide what type of help you can provide. The minimum stay is 30 days, which can be extended if both parties agree.
Additional comments: Please contact us in advance, as I need to discuss with the residents of the farm, who will be accepted to our place. Thank you for your interest!
Children: no

BRA117
City: Esplanada
State: Bahia
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 4.5
Crops: coconuts, vegetables, ornamental plants
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: House, chicken coop, area to be explored and harmony of life. Looking for an independent volunteer as the owner might not be all the time at the farm. The place is about 120Km from the nearest airport.
Accomodation: Beds in the house for 2 volunteers, minimum stay is 30 days.
Food: We eat fish and vegetables. The mayority of ingredients are bought. Other such as eggs, aimpim, sheep milk is all from the farm. We have also started a small food garden.
We are: I am 45 years old, with dogs, cats and sheep.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Welcome to our paradise and happiness.
Children: sim

BRA118
City: Sapucaia
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: private farm
Size (ha): 50
Crops: agroforestry (cereals, roots, grains, fruit trees, vegetables) and livestock
We speak: Portuguese, french
Description: Private property which has been raising cows for milk organically for serveral years. The owner and 7 other partners and a few others are planning to organize an experimental center focusing on developing technologies of agroecological livestock for small family farmers of the region and disseminate them. Some of the technologies are: agroflorestry, homeopathy, etc. Of the various people involved in this project, for now only two of us live on the farm and we have just moved here not too long ago. In this context we work with agroforestry and integrated livestock. At this time we are working on producing food in an agrofloretry manner. The animals will arrive as soon as we produce enough food to feed them and when proper housing is set up for them. We are expecting to get chicken and pigs, sheep, goats and cows, in this order. After feeding these animals and ourselves, the surplus will be sold at the organic market. We are also working with bio-construction for the construction of our house and the animals. Beekeeping and cheese production is coming soon as well.
Accomodation: For now we have a room with 4 beds available. We will therefore receive a maximum of four volunteers at a time. But this limit will increase rapidly as we have been building another dormitory.
Food: We like to eat together, everyone participating in the kitchen, helping each other. Our food is based on what we produce. We try to buy only the minimum. Therefore, the food is vegetarian until we have our own livestock.
We are: a young couple (26 years old)
When to come: All year.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: for sure

BRA119
This host is no longer receiving wwoofers as of September 14th, 2011.

BRA120
City: Braganca Paulista
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: farm with an art atelier, in a rural area
Size (ha): 0.18
Crops: flowers and fruits
We speak: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian
Description: This small farm houses a residence and an art studio in the rural city of Braganca Paulista, with garden, fruit trees, tropical plants and flowers. In this workshop, various techniques of painting with natural materials are taught. Wwoofers can help us in the work of the studio and property, which involves everything from gardening (mowing, trimming hedges) to painting works (as preparers of funds, media and inks), and activities related to infrastructure because we are finishing work to expand and to better accommodate visitors and students of the studio.
Accomodation: We can accommodate up to three volunteers, we have a large room to accommodate
Food: open, colective kitchen, Brazilian cuisine
We are: A family with one child. 2 dogs, 10 fish. Many birds.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We need volunteers to cut grass and hedges.
Children: yes

BRA121
City: Sumidouro
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Farm
Size (ha): 412
Crops: organic tomato greenhouse, vetiver, fruits
We speak: Portuguese, english
Description: We have a part of the farm where we develop high quality organic tomato plantation under a greenhouse. A part that we are enthusiast of Vetiver, magic grass came from India that can help a lot low social class people in Brazil living in high risk natural disaster area. Vetiver helps to stabilize steep slopes against mud flow, protect soil from erosion, purificate waste water and can be used to do handcraft, ethanol and parfums. Our aim is to spread our acquired knowledge in organic methods to all community around us that practice traditional agriculture and improve their suffered lives.
Accomodation: We have an old, small and simple house we are renovating. You can also camp if you desire. We can receive 3 volunteers at a time.
Food: We provide simple food like cereals, flour, rice, beans, vegetables and fruits. The volunteer needs to cook their own recipes, and if you would like you can start your own vegetable garden. If you need help, the locals (who live on the farm) will have great pleasure in showing you how to make a good vegetable garden. There is plenty of space for that!
We are: Humble old people live and work at the farm. They are the most interesting here. Amazing!! You are going to learn a lot about life, nature and brazilian language with them.
When to come: We can receive volunteers all year around.
Additional comments: The farm is 13km from the nearst town. People that live here are great: genuine, humble and wise. You can stay minimum for 30 days, and it can be extended till 12 months. We are going to share all our knowledge with you. You are welcome. Come and enjoy!!
Children: for sure!

BRA122
City: Nova Friburgo
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Institute
Size (ha): 48
Crops: fruit, olive, bio, permaculture, bamboo
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: We are located in a rural area of 480.000m 2 of green, surrounded by the Atlantic. We seek to offer an opportunity for those people who are prepared for simple living and high thinking, selfless work and silence at night, maintaining an environment with lots of harmony that provides a spiritual growth, self-awareness and mental clarity to acquire new habits and knowledge of non-conventional technology. Minimum stay is one week and maximum 30 days. We do not tolerate the use of marijuana, or drugs, alcohol, and keep silent after 19h because we get up at 4am for group meditation.
Accomodation: Collective dormitories. We receive 1-2 volunteers, depending on the season.
Food: cooked vegan food, raw food (crudivora) and frugivory (80-10-10).
We are: A nonprofit, friends, volunteers, who live together.
When to come: Dry season is the best time to visit us, from May to October/November.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: Maybe

BRA123
City: Cunha
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Ecovillage in development
Size (ha): 36
Crops: Two organic gardens. Orchard with 300 pear trees. Reforestation project of native trees.
We speak: Portuguese
Description: The Ecovillage is a developing ecovillage. Our objectives are: - Provide permanent residence, seasonal and short-term housing. - Being a center of education and learning by promoting ecological, social, economic, cultural and spiritual. - Act as a retreat for personal growth. - Become a holistic healing center. - To work in reforestation and ecological restoration. - Activity of agriculture and agro-forest development. - Develop a private ecological reserve of natural heritage (PRNP).
Accomodation: We can provide accommodation for 1 or 2 volunteers for a period of 1-6 months, or for more volunteers for a short term. We have beds for 10 people in two large quarters.
Food: We serve homemade food and vegetarian.
We are: Currently, a family (with a 6 year old) lives on the property. Other members of the ecovillage lives nearby, in Sao Paulo, and some in the U.S.. Members visit the ecovillage throughout the year. The Ecovillage is also open for visitors who want to learn m
When to come: We can receive volunteers throughout the year.
Additional comments: For more information please visit our site: -- (available to members)
Children: Yes! Children are the future!

BRA124
Not receiving volunteers anymore. August 9th, 2011.

BRA125
City: Serra Grande
State: Bahia
Type of property: small cocoa farm
Size (ha): 34
Crops: cocoa, rubber, banana and starting food gardening and fruits acai, pupunha, cupuacu …
We speak: Portugues, French (first language), spanish, english
Description: We are a small organic cocoa farm. 4 ha of cocoa. Serra Grande is a small village between Ilheus and Itacare. The acess to the road is by a trail inside the farm, in front of the exit has a bus stop. By bus 1 hour from Ilheus, by and 5 min to Serra grande. We are starting to plant more food (fruits and garden). We are doing planting, compost, nursery, manutention, search seeds on the forest, collect fruits, prepare fruits to solar dry, and daily work like take care of the dogs (2) and cats (2). We work with agroforestry principles and are part of organic cooperative of cocoa producers (Cabruca). We can offer knowledge of agroforestry systems and mata atlantica's bioma. we also make our own chocolate!! We like people who are open and searching for a simple way of life, on farm work. We ask for all participant to reduce trash. we don't have a collect trash service. We prefer people who has some experience on farm, or other skills like building, water systems or biodigestor (we are looking for to build one)! We are looking for someone who is somewhat independent as we won't be at the farm most of the time.
Accomodation: We have a dorm (for 3 confortable) with a bathroom, only solar energy to a few lamps. If its necessary we have free space to camp. Max. 3 person. We have shower with warm water only by woodburn system.
Food: We don't stay all the time at the farm so each one is responsible for your own meal. We have a shared kitchen with a woodburner. Everything produced on the farm is disponible to eat (cocoa, coconut, banana, pineapple, lemon and other fruits of the season). We have a spring water but it's needed to take the water from there to have drinking water. We are 90% vegetarian diet. When we are on the farm we love to cook and create and try new recipes with local products! We can teach or change our recipes!
We are: couple, dogs and cats
When to come: All year. Please let us know so we can arrange!
Additional comments: Welcome!
Children: To be arranged

BRA126
City: Bauru
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Farm
Size (ha): 36
Crops: organic eggs and milk
We speak: Portuguese, German, English and Spanish
Description: We have a farm where we have chickens (free-range); we feed them organic food that we prepared ourselves. We also have some dairy cows which are also fed organically. We use homeopathy for both the birds and for the cows. We have a paddock of cane sugar to feed the cows and a picket of ramie to chickens. We also have a small vegetable garden for home use. Would welcome volunteers who have experience and enjoy dealing with animals to help us in these activities and also in the general services of the site, fixing fences, plant maintenance, etc. work in the garden.
Accomodation: We have a house available, divided into two apartments. Complete with bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. The other is a bedroom with bathroom and living room. Both with beds, wardrobes, dressers and kitchen, stove, refrigerator and washing machine. We would like to receive up to 2 volunteers.
Food: Since the house has a full kitchen available, is open to volunteers to prepare their own meals or participate in our diet. We have no food restriction, eat varied food with meat, many vegetables and fruits.
We are: A couple (62 and 67), no kids, 4 dogs, 7 cats, a very old mare and a parakeet.
When to come: We can receive volunteers all year.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: no

BRA127
Not receiving volunteers at this time. August 24th, 2011.

BRA129
City: Araras
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: rural natural agriculture
Size (ha): 15
Crops: vegetables and fruits
We speak: Portuguese, basic English, basic Italian, basic French
Description: The property is a former coffee plantation farm in the XIX century. Located in a rural area 15KM from the city with access by dirt road. Today we practice natural griculture and agroecology on the land. We plant vegetables and fruits (passion fruit). Activities include soil preparation and construction sites, preparation of natural fertilizer, planting, harvesting, maintenance or construction of fences and trellises, small reforms, preparation of meals, besides keeping the rooms clean. We accept volunteers over 18 years. We need volunteers all year, please check with us for availability.
Accomodation: The accommodation is in the old house, which has no electricity or other house close by, with electricity. There is separate dorms for men and women, with shared bathrooms. We can accommodate 6 volunteers.
Food: We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner in a collective kitchen with relay team to prepare the meals, which are normally harvested with products on the farm.
We are: two sisters committed to the health of the planet and people interested in sharing experiences.
When to come: All year. For a maximum period of 3 months.
Additional comments: We are happy to receive you!
Children: no

BRA130
City: Pirenopolis
State: Goias
Type of property: rural
Size (ha): 12.5
Crops: fruits, ornamentals
We speak: Portugues
Description: 12.5 ha farm neighboring Parque Estadual dos Pireneus-GO (State Park of Pireneus-GO), with an area that is totally preserved with native vegetation in the savanna. Only an area of approximately 1 acre around the house is being used to grow fruits, exotic trees, orchard etc. Currently we are working with gardening, small buildings (expansion of the house). We need people who likes nature, live with peace in rural area, gets involved with the daily work, who has initiative and likes to work.
Accomodation: separate small cottage, one volunteer
Food: Our eating habits are five daily meals (breakfast, brunch, lunch, brunch and dinner). Our diet is natural and healthy, but we are not vegetarians, we use food produced on the site, and all meals are offered along with the family.
We are: a family of four people, couples with two children and a dog, many birds around the house flying freely
When to come: all year
Additional comments: we hope we can meet interesting people and share experiences
Children: no

BRA131
City: Camanducaia
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 70
Crops: Salvia Hispanica, Thea Sinensis, native medicinal plants of the region, beekeeping
We speak: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian and some German
Description: We are building a site for ecotourism, we also have an area reserved for Forestry (reforestation and restoration of ancient area devoted to cultivation of potatoes), the tea plants that we have in the property do not require any handling except for 3 times annual pruning otherwise it is left at will-totally ecologically grown. We also have a small area for the propagation of Salvia Hispanica white variety (Salba) and also the common (blue flower) and we also have a trout farm. Other than that we have: leisure area pool, sauna, horseback riding, hiking (Herbalwalk) on tracks with recognition of native medicinal plants of the region.
Accomodation: Cabins, place for camping with tents, housing community. 2 people at a time.
Food: Food prepared and served by the owners, vegetarian including fresh trout raised on the property.
We are: Couple and two adults sons.
When to come: All year depending on the number of people who are already here
Additional comments: We only accept volunteers depending on your "request of stay form".
Children: no

BRA132
City: Morretes
State: Parana
Type of property: rural property
Size (ha): 130
Crops: Agroforestry, vegetables and orchard
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We have a centennial rum (cachaca) mill, a rural restaurant, and we produce agroecological vegetables. We need help with: agroforestry, agriculture, and also cuisine if volunteer is interested.
Accomodation: A room for two people. Queen bed.
Food: collective kitchen, vegetarian, and regional food.
We are: a family with kids and dogs.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA133
Not receiving volunteers at this time. Feb. 3rd 2012.

BRA134
City: Lima Duarte
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 0.5
Crops: agroflorestry
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We started our activities in June of 2011 in a small property in Minas Gerais. We work based on the principles of permaculture. For the winter of 2011 (July, August, September) we plan on building the main house, using eco-building techniques. In the spring of 2011 (October, November, December) we are going to implement agroflorestry in our land. Usually, from October to December we also harvest Jucara, a palm tree with fruits similar to Acai. March - we harvest guava and we make jam out of it as well. We also have a garden with many types of vegetables and an orchard.
Accomodation: We have rooms with beds; maximum 3 volunteers.
Food: We prepare together all meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Usually vegetarian, ocasionally we eat fish and meat.
We are: a couple and a group of friends. We also have a dog!
When to come: all year
Additional comments: Travellers, welcome!
Children: yes

BRA135
City: Abadiania
State: Goias
Type of property: small farm
Size (ha): 18
Crops: orange, corn
We speak: Portuguese, fluent in german and english, and also spanish
Description: We are located between the hills of riparian forest, pastures and beside the stream Carur・ Formerly a cattle breeding farm but since it was acquired by current owner who works in the tourism and holistic environment, has been retrofitted for growing oranges, guavas, bananas, among other fruits of the Brazilian cerrado and various vegetables. With the seasonal fruits collected, we create sub-products such as jam, jelly, banana fig ... for example, sour tangerine, is being transformed into delicious jam for commercial consumption. There are two big houses and a room of 80m 2 for workshops for different purposes, indigenous sauna, trails, river for swimming, fire, water source and protect the great mother nature on all sides. The practice of meditation is part of our daily lives so we can better understand ourself and thus relate better with other beings and the environment. Our facilities are rustic and comfortable, decorated simply and with love. We are located 10 minutes from the city of Abadiania, where the medium John of God Healing serves thousands of people around the world on the following days: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Participate in the Energy Chain charity of this house is a unique experience. In the long run, the Ranch will be structured as a self-sustaining permaculture eco-village.
Accomodation: We have two excelent rooms available with 2 single beds in each. Four volunteers max.
Food: We have the habit of eating well and healthy. Basically, we are lacto vegetarians, we make the bread and pasta in a wood stove.
We are: myself and my son of 31 years. We started creating a free-range chickens, also we have some dogs, cats and horses.
When to come: All year, except from August 30- September 12 and November 4-16th, 2011.
Additional comments: Welcome!
Children: Yes

BRA136
City: Itacare
State: Bahia
Type of property: Environmental Private Reserve
Size (ha): 16
Crops: agroforestry, vegetable garden for our comsuption and plenty of rainforest
We speak: Portuguese, French, Spanish and English
Description: Family owned, we work with eco-tourism, environmental education, handmade crafts from natural materials of our reserve and recycled raw materials. Our goal is to achieve self sustainability and become increasingly a vehicle of awareness about the environment. We have a kiosk on the riverbank where we attend to all visitors, there are two trails within the Reserve which lead visitors to the waterfall, preserved primary forest and a natural pool. We are looking for volunteers to help us build a website. We also look for volunteers with experience or interested in bio-construction, to help us with some improvements in some of the buildings and/or create new spaces such as rooms for volunteers. We are also interested in receiving volunteers with knowledge in medicinal plants.
Accomodation: for now camping tents is available (we can provide the tents) next to the Kiosk, which is next to the river. In the Kiosk, there is electricity, washroom, small covered living space and shared kitchen. We are planning to build a place to welcome volunteers using bio techniques. We can accommodate 3 volunteers.
Food: The kitchen in the Kiosk is available for volunteers; it will be shared with other visitors. Volunteers will be provided a basket with basic ingredients and whenever possible we can also share the food prepared by us at one of our homes (eg, cake, soup, beans-tipical brazilian meal ... ). Also we can organize a colective meal, but not on a daily basis. All kinds of diets are welcomed, the food baskets will be provided according to the type of diet of the volunteer.
We are: a family of six. The parents, 3 children (25, 19 and 2) and the eldest daughter's husband. We have dogs and cats, chickens and a mule. In addition to the Reserve Kiosk, there are two houses, one for the parents and other for the young couple, the oldest son lives in Itacare, in the city in the main house that can also serve as a support for the volunteers.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We believe that welcoming volunteers to our place may a form of fair exchange with very interesting people where we share knowledge and multiplying wisdom. It can be a good support to move forward our project as well! Welcome to you wwoofers!
Children: not for the moment

BRA137
City: Rio Pomba
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: a rented farmhouse.
Size (ha): 1
Crops: vegetable garden, orchard, chickens
We speak: Portuguese, german and english
Description: We live in a rented farmhouse for a year and a half. It's picturesque country house located near a federal institute, where we study. We have a place to host volunteers. A helping hand is always welcome, as there are always things to do around the house (expand the garden, caring for the orchard, picking fruits, making jams, cooking, cleaning, looking after the chickens). We spend much of the day busy with our studies. That means working alone should not be a problem for you. We are open to suggestions and ideas about activities, that you believe can be implemented to improve the quality of life here.
Accomodation: There is a room for volunteers in the house. We can host up to two people.
Food: Most fruits and vegetables we eat we produce them. We eat mostly vegetarian. We have a wood stove.
We are: We are two people (Andr・ 36 and Alexandre, 25). We currently do a degree course in agroecology. We have a cat and some chickens.
When to come: Depends on demand.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA138
City: Porto Alegre
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Type of property: Organica
Size (ha): 2.4
Crops: orchard, medicinal herbs, and production of humus
We speak: portuguese
Description: We work with production of sweets and jams from native fruits that grows naturally around and also with turism. We are complementary medicine therapists. We give courses and lectures about conserving the environment, esotericism, and food. We have esoteric trade of products on site. We need people who are willing to help us in organizing and maintaining the site, in dealing with animal production, products processing (cooking) and the reception of tourists. We are looking for volunteers who are serious about helping us. Thank you and welcome.
Accomodation: we have beds and shared washroom. One volunteer.
Food: we will cook together. We are vegetarians and we would like to receive volunteers who are also vegetarians.
We are: a couple with 4 adult children who do not live with us. We have 5 dogs and 7 cats and other production animals and just to decorate.
When to come: From March to December.
Additional comments: would like to receive people who are committed to help develop our work and to respect the rules of living necessary for a good relationship.
Children: no

BRA139
Not receiving volunteers for now. We are doing some reform in the place. November 1st 2011.

BRA140
City: Eloi Mendes
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Farm
Size (ha): 60
Crops: Coffee and production of lambs
We speak: Portuguese
Description: We have 120,000 coffee trees in production, the remainder in pasture areas, planting corn for silage, and small production for our own consumption of beans, pigs, vegetables, eggs and chicken.
Accomodation: Two rooms with washroom. We would like to receive a couple or a family.
Food: Food would be prepared at home without restriction of diets.
We are: a family, couple with two grown children who no longer reside with us. We have other commitments so we do not spend weekdays on the farm, but two families reside there.
When to come: All year, the best time to come will be May to August.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA141
City: Baldim
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Farm
Size (ha): 51
Crops: sugar cane, fruit (mangos, bananas, papaya, etc.), chicken, garden
We speak: Portuguese and French (mother tongue), Spanish (fluent), English (good), and german, Italian (basic)
Description: The Fazenda is located along Rio das Velhas (River Velhas). It has a dam with fish. Annual production of rum with the our own sugar cane. Production of free-range chickens. We make fruit into pulp, juice, jelly. The farm is located in one branch of the Royal Road toward Jequitiba (National Capital of Folklore) and the Circuit of the Caves (35 km from Sete Lagoas).
Accomodation: Bedrooms with beds, independent house. 2-3 volunteers.
Food: with the family. With the possibility of adapting to vegetarian.
We are: A binational family (Swiss-Brazilian) with two young daughters. We are not experts in agriculture, but 3 years ago we decided to experiment and live off the land. There are several dogs and another family who lives there permanently.
When to come: all year, with different activities depending on the season.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA142
City: Ilheus
State: Bahia
Type of property: Organic farm
Size (ha): 10
Crops: Tropical fruits, greenhouse, organic horticulture, chicken and eggs, agroflorestry.
We speak: Portuguese
Description: Our farm is located on the road Ilheus-Itacare we are part of an organic association and our objective is to produce most of our food, live in a health way and work for the enviroment protection. We have chickens (free-range), eggs, horticulture, cacao, tropical fruits, a greenhouse, a nursery, gardens, water. The work consists on building, panting, construction in general, farm work (sometimes light, but hard sometimes), gardening, animal feeding and whatever comes depending on the schedule. The work is during the morning, from 7am to mid-day, monday until friday, weekends are free.
Accomodation: We have rooms with beds; maximum 2 volunteers.
Food: Meals can be prepared individually in the farm kitchen or made with the family in our house. We provide housemade meals with meat or vegetarian.
We are: We are a couple with 5 dogs and hundreds of chickens.
When to come: All year, with previous consult.
Additional comments: It's not allowed to bring people without authorization. We are located 1hour from Ilheus or Itacare by bus.
Children: Not for the moment

BRA143
City: Mucuge
State: Bahia
Type of property: private
Size (ha): 4
Crops: mango, passion fruit, orange, coffee, cassava, tomatoes, beans Andu, sugar cane, bananas, etc.
We speak: Portuguese, English, Spanish and some German
Description: We are developing a project in our farm. We are aiming toward sustainable development, reforestation, permaculture and ecological buildings. Our first house is being built in Earthbag or superadobe and we aim to achieve local development based on the conscious use of the land. Our facilities are still very rustic. We have no traditional showers or bathrooms installation. The only requirement to participate in the project is willing to work in contact with one of the most beautiful places in Brazil: Chapada Diamantina.
Accomodation: We have plenty of space available, however we do not have accommodation. Not restrict the number of volunteers we can receive.
Food: We are vegetarians but meat can also be available. Colective kitchen, where everyone helps with cleaning, organizing, and replenishing food. We provide basic ingredients and what the land already produces.
We are: an idealist and go getters couple with the objective to contribute for a healthier and balanced world. No kids or pets until now.
When to come: We welcome volunteers all year round.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: yes

BRA145
City: Ibiuna
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: organic
Size (ha): 260
Crops: Strawberry, Banana, atemoya, Citrus, Dairy Cattle, Beekeeping
We speak: Portuguese
Description: The farm is highly productive, and also offers activities linked to rural tourism, ecotourism and adventure tourism. There is a barn, home of the honey, herbs house, greenhouse, nursery seedling production, tank with fish, poultry, orchards and agroforestry.
Accomodation: The farm has a house for hosting volunteers, researchers and partners in general. There are 5 rooms for up to 10 volunteers.
Food: We eat in the communal kitchen, where all participate in the food preparation and maintenance. Most food is produced on the farm, but the extra supplies are purchased monthly.
We are: a family, no children yet but with five dogs, five years ago that carries out activities related to organic agriculture and socio-environmental research. We are part of the NGO IPESA.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We have experience receiving volunteers and researchers.
Children: yes

BRA146
City: Juiz de Fora
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: medium size farm
Size (ha): 18
Crops: production with several species, medicinal and vegetables, production of seedlings of various species, with a focus on olive production.
We speak: Portuguese, English and Spanish
Description: The Ecovillage is an organization which has established itself as an harmonious coexistence with the environment, since the cultivation of food through the construction lewd. At the moment we have some project using bioconstructions: bamboo, mud and cattail mats. The cultivation is based on an agroforestry system in development, an area ofvegetables and medicinal plants. We work with environmental education in the region. Come check this environment filled with a lot of music with homemade instruments.
Accomodation: Accommodation for three people, but only cattail mats to sleep. But there is also the area for camping. We can accommodate up to three volunteers.
Food: Vegetarian diet, colective kitchen.
We are: a family with other individuals involved in the project.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We are here to defend a more igualitarian lifestyle, fair, and harmoniously environement ﾉcome visit us!
Children: yes

BRA148
City: Nova Friburgo
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: farm with cultivation of vegetables and fruit
Size (ha): 42
Crops: Lettuce, arugula, Pumpkin, Cauliflower, Tomato, Broccoli, Green Beans, Persimmon, Spinach ... and more
We speak: Portuguese, English and Spanish
Description: We are in the market for 20 years producing quality organic and respect for nature. The site has no close neighbors, but an enchanted valley! The only requirements are a good heart and willingness to help. We do not accept participants who consumes prohibited drugs. We prefer volunteers who already have some experience in growing - does not need much, but a basic notion would be great. Preferably females. The work is performed Monday through Saturday. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday days of harvest and management, Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday only management. We have 5 greenhouses, and acreage total of 6 Ha, 5 springs with drinking water. 100% ORGANIC. We have a kitchen where we produce food processing ready salads and vegetables also deliver in-natura. We serve the local market (8 markets and supermarkets). Adequate equipment for all employees, 3-person team in the field and 4 in the kitchen and packing.
Accomodation: We have a kitnet available that can accommodate up to two volunteers, with bunk beds, kitchen and bathroom. There is no refrigerator in the kitnet, however, there is a stove. But the neighbour has a refrigerator, which can be shared.
Food: Volunteers will need to prepare their own meals. We only consume eggs (collected from our own chicken coop) besides vegetables, and cooked food. We do not provide any type of meat. Only eggs and dairy products. If the volunteer needs to eat meat or fish, it is their responsibility to buy them!
We are: a family (father, mother and daughter), two friendly dogs.
When to come: Because of the rain in the summer, we are only receiving from April to September.
Additional comments: We would like to remind our visitors that the country life is labor intensive but that comforts us with the pleasure of doing it!
Children: no

BRA149
City: Ilheus
State: Bahia
Type of property: organic agriculture
Size (ha): 11
Crops: coconut, cocoa, banana, pineapple, fruits, organic garden
We speak: Portuguese, french, spanish, german, swedish
Description: bio-building, maintenance of plantations, planting, restoration of degraded areas, recovery of spring planting in general
Accomodation: camping
Food: vegetarian, colective cooking!
We are: a family with 2 children (2 and 10 years old), 3 dogs and 1 cat!
When to come: we can receive volunteers from November to May!
Additional comments: no comments for the moment.
Children: yes, for sure!

BRA150
City: Mococa
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Agroforestry farm
Size (ha): 443
Crops: Coffee, trees, herbs, vegetables
We speak: Portuguese, English and spanish
Description: A traditional coffee farm, which in 1995 decided to move to a more organic management. Today we practice the so-called Great Nature of Agriculture, where we respect the ability of the property to develop our crops. We are reforesting the property to cultivate coffee in the shade, use animals such as cattle, horses, pigs and sheep to help manage. Besides coffee we have many species of fruits, some of the work of volunteers would be to help in the processing of these fruits to make jams, sauces and frozen pulp. We have a nursery for seedlings of trees and herbs, which always need special care and attention. In addition to harvesting most of the vegetables which grow in the middle of the plantation we also have a small garden; it is part of the volunteers responsability to help in harvesting and handling of food from the garden. We receive school visits organized by the of Department of Education of the State of Sao Pulo to tell about the history of coffee. We also received requests from universities and groups interested in agroforestry, shade coffee, natural agriculture and we need help to arrange these visits. The farm also functions as a hotel; volunteers may be helping to collect the food from the garden for meals, make tracks with guests.
Accomodation: We have a house for volunteers who have 2 rooms, kitchen and a bathroom. We can receive up to four volunteers.
Food: We serve breakfast and lunch in the main house. Volunteers have a kitchen to prepare dinner. We eat everything, we love to harvest our own food. We can receive vegetarians because we use lots of vegetables in our diet.
We are: A large family. Those that live on the farm are John, Renata and one of the daughters, Maria Luiza. Also living on the farm 10 other families. We have some dogs and cats.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: As the activities differ greatly, schedule of volunteers will depend on the activities. We hope that volunteers colaborate about 25 hours per week. Saturdays and Sundays are usually off.
Children: yes

BRA151
City: Duque de Caxias
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: rural
Size (ha): 30
Crops: fish, fruits, vegetables
We speak: Portuguese
Description: The property lies in the Bairro da Serra de Santo Antonio which lies within the Atlantic Forest, but specifically in a valley, the Rebecca's Valley. It is a very picturesque place with lots of water. The property has several facilities, living areas, dining room, communal kitchen, pool, sauna. The neighborhood of San Antonio has a population of low-income. Our Center aims to help with projects in education and income generation. The Centre was newly opened, so the volunteers will be invited to work in the garden, the garden and also in reforestation projects.
Accomodation: We can receive up to 15 volunteers who will be accommodated in single rooms and collective.
Food: The kitchen is collective. We have very good equipted facilities. It would be interesting to have a volunteer who had cooking skills.
We are: a non-governmental organization. Our goal is to promote sustainable development and develop socio-environmental practices that protect the environment, promote and empower young people.
When to come: we can get volunteers throughout the year.
Additional comments: The project also aims to promote crops that strengthen the resilience to weather events that tend to affect the region. We value the cultivation of indigenous fruit trees. Our goal is to create a warehouse for processing and sale of these fruit for school lunches.
Children: yes, provided that parents accept the responsibility and after interviews as well.

BRA152
City: Alto Paraiso
State: Goias
Type of property: permaculture garden in the city and a farm in the hills
Size (ha): 40
Crops: vegetable and herb gardens
We speak: Portugues, English
Description: An urban permaculture garden for an Ecocentre in town and a beautiful land not so far from Alto Paraiso belonging to the same Project. Alto Paraiso is situated 2.5 hours by car/bus from the capital Brasilia and is a very curious little town where foreigners and brazilians flock to in search of an alternative lifestyle closer to the land. The landscapes are epic and one can visit a different waterfall per day for life. Our eco centre where the permaculture gardens are planned is in the centre of town and our land is 13 kms from Alto on an unpaved road. In town we are forming an NGO, a collective of like-spirited people to work on environmental awareness and conservation projects in the region. We are the first to receive spring waters, no contaminationﾉpure mineral water to drink and bathe inﾉa blessing. We have a great building in the centre of town from where we run these projects and have just acquired some gardens where we want to begin an urban permaculture space with some accomodation for travellers. We need to build some cabins, dry toilets, plant fruit trees, a vegetable patch and install a lovely flowform - i.e we need help ASAP! We also have a most inspiring piece of land where we plant organic produce and want to bio-build another couple of structures. We can guarantee that both these spots are special places in Alto Paraiso/High Paradise. Come WWOOF and be part of a great project that aims to bring environmental education and awareness to a region under threat by human lack of vision.
Accomodation: When building the eco-cabins in town, volunteers will initially sleep in a yurt/bell tent or tipee and once cabins are ready WWOOFers can move in. On the land there is accommodation in good rooms separate from the main house or one can put up a tent and use the house facilities.
Food: In town, communal kitchen will be set up and people can either fix their own food or there might be someone cooking if there are a few workers on site. Alternatively, we can fix a system so that they can eat in our vegetarian restaurant at the centre. On the land, volunteers can decide whether they want to cook their food or join the local workers.
We are: a Londoner that just moved back to Brazil, her country of origin to live closer to nature. Zoologist, environmentalist, permaculturist, ongoing student, activist, creative, seeker. In town; managing to hook up with some great people that are joining her projects and those on the land; currently living by the foot of the most amazing cliffs with some chickens, a couple of dogs, 3 cats, 2 local helpers, 3 species of wild monkeys in the forest-back garden, macaws and toucans flying overhead.
When to come: Help needed ASAP!!! we are entering the rainy season so we need to plant a lot now! all year round, would prefer a minimum 3-month stay but will be flexible. Would prefer people to have some organic gardening or bio-construction experience but likewise am flexible if willing to work hard and commit to the projects in hand.
Additional comments: Please visit our site.
Children: not for now

BRA153
City: Garopaba
State: Santa Catarina
Type of property: rural, particular, on a hill
Size (ha): 3
Crops: banana, palm, fruit and vegetables
We speak: Portuguese, Spanish (fluent) and English (basic)
Description: The property is located in the neighborhood of Macacu, rural zone of Garopaba, on a turist city and seaside municipality, situated 70 Km south of the capital of Florianopolis. Sloping terrain, inserted into the Atlantic Forest biome, with the presence of natural water. Our place is 8 km from the center of Garopaba, with public transportation at a distance of 800 m from the property. There are 3 ha, 2 of forest with old banana plantation in the interior and one hectare of pasture, which we are turning into an orchard and gardens and where we build a main house. Currently, we offer an infrastructure set up in two canvas tents and iron (military style), one kitchen and one business rooms.
Accomodation: At the moment we offer accommodation in tents on the property (we can provide two tents to lend). However, it is necessary to confirm in advance to see if they are available. We can accommodate up to five volunteers at the same time
Food: The food offered is lacto-vegetarian, and meals will be made in communal kitchen.
We are: A group of professionals from different fields that act as enablers, facilitators and consultants in sustainable socio-environmental projects, using permaculture as a philosophy of life and working tool. We aim to provide experiences through integrative and transformative practices and give an opportunity to reconnect with human's natural environment.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: for more information please go to our web site
Children: yes

BRA155
City: Sao Miguel Arcanjo
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Community
Size (ha): 13
Crops: agroecologic and byodinamic
We speak: Portuguese, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian
Description: Neighbor to the largest continuous Atlantic Forest in the country, pastures, forests, woodland, orchard, garden, garden, river, pond, waterfalls, a community house with large kitchen, workshop, living room and library, we require volunteers dedicated to social and nature.
Accomodation: The house has 3 bedrooms to accommodate 6 people in beds and bunk beds, two bathrooms, three showers, communal kitchen, balcony with networks expanding capacity to 10 people, we also have camping areas.
Food: We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, food, natural, wholesome and organic, conventional as well, meat only occurs when there is a sacrifice or we receive a donation.
We are: a collective that started a year with the proposal to act in the community with proposals for agroecological and healthy food production, using principles of permaculture and biodynamics.
When to come: Starting in January 2012 up to six volunteers, minimum a week and maximum of three months. We can reorganize the agreement.
Additional comments: We are neighbors of the park Zizo, one of the largest and first nature reserves of Atlantic Forest in Brazil, with a lot of history to perpetuate and develop when it comes to its virgin forest.
Children: yes, always

BRA156
City: Santo Aleixo, Mage
State: Rio de Janeiro
Type of property: Rural/RPPN
Size (ha): 2ha, total 19.2ha
Crops: garden and orchard
We speak: Portuguese, German, English, French, Spanish and some Italian
Description: Our site is a PRNP (Private Reserve of Natural Heritage) and also an Advanced Post for the Biosphere Reserve of Mata Atlantica. with 19.2 ha, where 17.2 ha is PRNP and 2 ha of organic vegetable garden and orchard. Also, we house an art and craft workshops, specializing in mosaics and vitrofusion, Center for Environmental Education and Sustainable Experiences, inn, solar collector, complete biosystem, hydraulic generator. We seek volunteers who enjoy working hard (6h/day) with creativity in the garden, agroforestry, construction, kitchen and workshop and what is needed.
Accomodation: shared room in the hostel with outside toilets. We can accommodate up to three simultaneous volunteers.
Food: vegetarian, including vegan and raw food, based on products produced and harvested on-site. Meals are produced in community colaboration in the open kitchen, there are possibilities for culinary expertise. From time to time we eat meat.
We are: a couple, Mariana & Eraldo environmental idealists always in search of a life in harmony with the environment, we have 22 years of experience and practice in our property.
When to come: all year, with at least 20 days notice
Additional comments: n/a
Children: we can discuss…

BRA157
City: Itapeva
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 1ha, total of 100ha
Crops: vegetable garden, honey, fruits, native trees
We speak: Portuguese, english, spanish, german
Description: We are a young couple who have recently moved into a vacant house on the family farm in southern Minas Gerais, at 1500m, in Serra da Mantiqueira. We are 13km from the nearest town (Itapeva), on a dirt road and 2 hours from Sao Paulo. The nearest shop is in a very small village 2km away. There is mobile signal, but internet might be difficult. We are in the early stages of creating organic vegetable gardens and restoring an old orchard, drawing on permaculture principles amongst others. We have bees and plan to improve the existing hives and create a new apiary, experimenting with alternative techniques. We are open to ideas for new projects, including reforestation and native tree planting. Our daily routine includes meditation and swimming in the lake and often sunset walks, observing wildlife, playing ping pong and dancing samba!
Accomodation: A small house (built in an interesting way, under the rocks ? we call it “the cave”), with one simple double bedroom (en-suite) for a couple. We live next door in another small house with shared kitchen.
Food: Shared meals, healthy, vegetarian, prepared using as much homegrown produce as possible. Spring water. No drugs, alcohol or cigarettes.
We are: We are a young couple, Simon (English) and Ana (Brasilian). Ana´s father is the owner and lives nearby with his wife, as does the farm assistant.
When to come: All year, for a minimum of one month.
Additional comments: n/a
Children: maybe

BRA158
City: Caconde
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: farm
Size (ha): 20
Crops: agoflorestry and garden
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: Located in the Hills of Mantiqueira (Serra da Mantiqueira) and the banks of the Rio Pardo, the property has three springs in a mountainous terrain. On site we have a house with water supply and electricity, and a small library and also a dry toilet. We started organic farming for five years and have worked with the principle of permaculture. The activities are the management and expansion of the area currently used. We welcome people with availability and willingness to help both in planting seedlings in the garden, building, domestic work and also artcraft.
Accomodation: In the house we have 2 bedrooms available, one room with six single beds and an empty room available. Option of camping. We can receive six volunteers at the same time.
Food: Preference for collective kitchen, thinking that the act of cooking is an interesting tool for exchange and have the preference for vegetarianism.
We are: a young couple, graduated this year. We are living at the site, in order to invest in organic food production. We like animals, we care about practicing: Yoga and meditation, integrative therapies, capoeira, music, theater and crafts.
When to come: all year, except before and after new year
Additional comments: We are starting a life in harmony with the Earth, so we would like to receive people who are interested in helping us in this task.
Children: yes

BRA159
City: Corrego do Bom Jesus
State: Minas Gerais
Type of property: Rural
Size (ha): 7.2
Crops: fruits and vegetables
We speak: Portuguese, English
Description: The property has 7.2 hectares and a portion of it is occupied by neigbours cows for grazing. We are located on the high portion of a mountain. The remainder is divided among a large garden and planting fruits like jaboticaba, orange, lychee, avocado, mango, lemon and blackberry. The garden produces all kinds of vegetables for family consumption only. With the fruits jellies and liquor of jaboticaba. The house is large and has 12 rooms, with eight of them are used as a guesthouse, especially on weekends. One of these rooms, spacious, with bathroom, is available to host a volunteer.
Accomodation: Room with double bed, TV, fridge, bed linen and towels. To start we can get only one volunteer.
Food: Food will be with the family, and there is a kitchen available for the volunteer if you want to use it. Brazilian food with an emphasis on the vegetarian.
We are: The owner and a son of 29 years. On the property, another house with another son, wife and grandson of two years. We have a pair of dogs dutchund, Tete and Marcelo.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: We have lived in several countries, like South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and we love to meet new people and new cultures. We like to grow our food, make our bread and we also offer this to guests who visit us for breakfast.
Children: no

BRA161
City: Paranapanema
State: Sao Paulo
Type of property: Farm certified organic production
Size (ha): 150
Crops: pumpkins, onions, peppers, passion fruit, palm, banana, SAFs
We speak: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Description: Property in the first year of organic certification, with approximately 10 hectares certified food producing areas, reforestation of native and implementation of agroforestry systems. The activities are: management of nursery, planting, management and harvesting of green manure, pumpkins, onions, garlic, peppers, passion fruit, native tree planting and management of SAF.
Accomodation: 1 room available for up to 3 people
Food: mostly ovo-lacto vegetarian, but with flexibility for other options if necessary.
We are: a family of 4 where we are: father, mother and two children of 4 and 1 years old, two dogs, one horse, 40 chickens and five cats, many birds and some newly planted trees.
When to come: all year
Additional comments: looking for committed people, willing to help in the daily activities of a farm and provide another point of view of the daily challenges in a farm.
Children: yes

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