VOLUNTEER IN BRAZIL AT AN AGROFORESTRY & BIOCONSTRUCTION FARM
Are you looking for a meaningful and adventurous way to spend your time in Brazil? Do you want to learn new skills, make new friends, and contribute to a better world? If so, Eco Caminhos might be the perfect place for you to volunteer in Brazil!

Eco Caminhos is an Eco Farm situated in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. We are a group of idealists who share a vision of living in harmony with nature and each other. We practice permaculture, bioconstruction, agroforestry and we offer various opportunities for volunteers, tourists, and apprentices to join us.

Agroforesty / Sintropic Agriculture
Learn everything about agroforestry. We have systems from 1 – 6 years old and over 1.5 hectares planted with approximately 8000 trees. Learn to plant, maintain and harvest your own forrests.
Permaculture
We apply Permaculture in various disciplines such as agroforestry, water management, sustainable energy, natural building, animal systems, economics, and waste management.
Eco Tourism
Enjoy  hikes, mountain bike tours, waterfall tours and visit the touristic sites in the region.
Volunteer in Brazil
Join our incredible volunteer program. Have a life changing experience.
Bioconstruction
Experience hands on bioconstruction at Eco Caminhos. We have close to 10 years of natural building experience. Eco Caminhos has build amoung the best bioconstructions in South America.
Apprenticeship Program
Eco Caminhos offers apprenticeship programs for underprivileged Brazilians. Our apprenticeship program transforms lives.
Organic Food
At Eco Caminhos you will be served with  meals from our own organic production. We offer vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and meat.
TREES PLANTED
NATURAL CONSTRUCTIONS BUILD
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVED
APPRENTICES FORMED
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SOLAR ENERGY GENERATED
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OUR PROGRAMS

Ecotourism in Brazil

1 – 7 days
  • Experience work and life on an Eco Farm
  • Stay in Incredible Natural Build Eco Lodge
  • Workshops in Permaculture, Agroforestry and Bioconstruction
  • Option to personalize program
  • Eco Sport & Tourism
  • Warm lunch with organic ingredients
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Short-term Volunteering

1 – 12 weeks
  • Experience work and life on an Eco Farm
  • Grow physically, mentally and spiritually
  • Learn Permaculture, Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
  • Basic, Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
  • Eco Sports
  • Warm lunch with organic ingredients
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Long-term Volunteering

+1 year
  • Become skilled in Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
  • Grow physically, mentally and spiritually
  • Take on more responsibilities
  • Live with Brazilian Crew
  • Learn Portuguese
  • Live in basic conditions
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Group Experience Eco Farm in Brazil

1 day – 2 weeks
  • Customized program
  • Luxury or basic accommodation
  • Eco Sport Activities
  • Social Impact Event
  • Full Board + organic ingredients
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Apprenticeship Program in Agroforestry and Bioconstruction

1 – 24 weeks
  • Apprenticeship on a Permaculture Farm
  • Balance Hands-on work with Research
  • Learn Agroforestry & Bioconstruction
  • Basic, Comfort or Luxury Accommodation
  • Warm lunch with organic ingredients
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Light Rehab Program

1 week – 3 months
  • Healthy life in nature – back to basics
  • Clear working and eating routine
  • Eco Sport Activities
  • Personal buddy 24h
  • Homestay or volunteer house
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Excellent
Based on 93 reviews
Noelma Alcântara
Noelma Alcântara
February 19, 2024
Incrível incrível!!! Pessoas incríveis!!! Ter a oportunidade, de conhecer e crescer em prol da natureza, da vida e do futuro e sentir-se em família!?! realmente é um previlégio. Vale muito trazer a família e ter essa experiência!!
Patricia De Cicco
Patricia De Cicco
January 31, 2024
Fiquei muito satisfeita com a experiência, tanto que pretendo retornar para mais atividades. Gostaria de ficar um período maior de tempo, pois uma semana (tempo de férias) foi pouco. Acomodação no Eco Lodge foi maravilhosa. Recomendo. A cesta de produtos foi mais que o informado inicialmente. Equipe parceira, atenciosa, atendimento nota 1.000. Bart, proprietário do Eco Caminhos tem um comprometimento impecável, tem didática para as palestras, tem entusiasmo, tem visão de futuro e lidera o time muito bem.
Abhinav Trigunayat
Abhinav Trigunayat
December 12, 2023
I really enjoyed my stay at Eco Caminhos. I stayed there for a month. They have many activities on the schedule split between agroforestry, bioconstruction and fun events like hiking. I went there to learn more about agroforestry and have to say that I learned a lot in just a month. The practical experience of working in a farm along with the understanding of concepts of Syntropic agriculture was immensly rewarding.
T.M. Gronbach
T.M. Gronbach
November 27, 2023
As part of my sabbatical at Asana, I joined The Rainforest Club to spend time reforest and protect the Mata Atlantica in Brasil. In this capacity we visited Bart @ Eco Caminhos and received a very open and heartful welcome. Bart has been focused on rainforest protection agroforestry and bio-construction for more than 9 years. We were able to learn plentiful from his experience and received a deep insight into his work. I would recommend Barts project for anyone who wants to spend their time for protecting and rebuilding the rainforest. If you would like to spend time on the farm his bio-constructed villa is a dream for any group to spend an unforgettable time. Thank you Bart for your openness and insights. Thomas from The Rainforest Club
Alex Mervart
Alex Mervart
November 24, 2023
Our experience at EcoCaminhos was extremely nourishing and eye opening. I visited with my wife and 6-year-old daughter. We have been studying agroecology, agroforestry, and bioconstruction for some time, mainly online, but also with some practical experiences. However, to experience the daily life of a functioning, productive farm which uses agroforestry principles stimulated us on a whole other level. We are able to participate in the planting and pruning process, together with an intense overview of the theory. Emilia loved feeding the chickens, the bioconstructions and playing with the kids. We left after just over 48 hours feeling like we had been away for a long time. Our thanks go out to Bart, Eliane and Maria for making us feel welcome from the off and always being open for an exchange of ideas. They are all clearly really dedicated to the project. Thanks also to all the workers and volunteers whose hard work and input make the whole place flourish.
Megumi Tanaka
Megumi Tanaka
October 17, 2023
Ótimo,lugar maravilhoso.Tranquilidade,sem muitas palavras.
Jelmer
Jelmer
October 12, 2023
We had an amazing experience at EcoCaminhos. We came to learn hands-on about Agroforestry. Not only did we learn a lot from Bart - a patient and passionate teacher - the experience gave us the confidence to start our own agroforestry project - in that sense truly transformative. Agroforestry - amazing experience, very educative and engaging. Incredible biodiversity, place is buzzing with life. Accommodation - Bioconstructed ecolodge is spacious, comfortable and clean. A very special experience to stay there. Team - Lovely, accommodating team of fulltime workers and volunteers. Mix of English, Portuguese and Spanish speakers Food - No place in Brazil has better food: tasty, fresh and pure, straight out of the ground. We thank the EcoCaminhos team for this amazing experience and wish them all the best in realising their vision - we’ll keep in touch!
Hanna Haaslahti
Hanna Haaslahti
October 11, 2023
Eco Caminhos tarjoaa mahdollisuuden poikkeukselliseen lomailuun, keskellä vehreää ja rauhallista brasilialaista maaseutua. Sijainti tarjoaa upeat puitteet sekä agroekologiaan tutustumiselle että patikoimiselle vaikuttavissa vuoristomaisemissa. Brasilian hehkeä luonto tulee lähelle ja jo se että herää aamutuimaan lintujen lauluun saa ainakin minut hyvälle tuulelle. Eco Caminhosissa vakituisesti työskentelevä yhteisö on avulias ja lämminhenkinen. Minun oli helppo osallistua farmin erillaisiin päivittäisiin rutiineihin heidän kanssaan. Työskentely/lomailu Eco Caminhosissa mahdollistaa myös syvempiä pohdiskeluja ruantuotannon, matkailun ja yhteisöllisyyden tulevaisuudesta. Haluatko osallistua uudenlaisten, kestävien matkailu ratkaisujen edistämiseen vai perinteisen hotelliturismin tukemiseen? Itse ainakin äänestän tämän kokemuksen perusteella ensimmäisen vaihtoehdon puolesta 🙂
Terence e Gizelle Gonçalves
Terence e Gizelle Gonçalves
September 30, 2023
Além da importância da sustentabilidade, local luxuoso e aconchegante.
Chiara Massini
Chiara Massini
September 25, 2023
I had the pleasure of enjoying a week-long stay here, and I truly wish I could have extended it. I want to extend my special thanks to Thales and Bart for their incredible support and the wealth of knowledge they shared. When I arrived, I had no idea what to expect, but I left with a heart full of gratitude for having met such wonderful people and for gaining valuable insights into eco-sustainability and eco-construction. Thank you all so much once again.
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