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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Brazil

WWOOF Brasil is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Brazil and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Experiences

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Laura

Laura Colombia

La experiencia en Ecovila Paineira fue muy especial y formadora para mí. Bea y Rodrigo fueron anfitriones muy amorosos y divertidos que me llevo en el corazón como amigos y ejemplos de vida. Trabajar y aprender con Natan sobre todo lo que implica mantener un sitio, con ovejas, cultivos, proyectos como Escola do Campo, es muy gratificante y las actividades sonvariadas, y el es un profesor paciente y divertido. Bea y Rodrigo están muy abiertos a incluir a los voluntarios en más actividades, p. ej. en su trabajo en Giramundo, referente de la agroecología en Brasil. Estuve tres meses que parecieron muchas épocas diferentes, y conocí a varios Paineiros muy amables y acogedores conmigo, especialmente Mauro, Cissa, Bruce, Myrella, Leandro! Fue muy interesante poder conocer el comienzo de cómo se organiza política, económica, productiva y socialmente una ecovila pensada para aprovechamiento y bienestar común. Los paineiros tienen apuestas revolucionarias de gobernanza y toma de decisiones de una manera horizontal y equitativa, intentando nuevas formas de regimeinto en que todos queden satisfechos con las decisiones tomadas, la pregunta por la propiedad colectiva, el desarrollo de actividades económicas a futuro, lidiar y liderar en la región un movimiento contra los agrotóxicos, impulsando un futuro agroecológico! Saudades da horta, das comidas, dos cafés y dos amigos! Ya quiero volver a visitar! Es retirado de la ciudad, y transportarse es complicado, experiencia muy inmersivo

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Heliconia

Heliconia Colombia

Fue un lugar muy agradable, la ONG nos recibió muy calorosamente y nos trataron con mucha amabilidad, fue muy bonito poder colaborar con este proyecto y conocer a quienes hacer parte de él, lo recomiendo y volvería a Paineiras muchas veces

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Dina

Dina Ecuador

Terramana es más que solo un proyecto agroforestal. Es un lugar poético, mágico y atemporal. Las diversas actividades diarias, entre la siembra, cosecha y preparación de los alimentos, reescriben el ritmo acelerado de la vida moderna. Se agradece todos los días por los bellos alimentos sobre la mesa. Conectas con la alimentación, la impresionante naturaleza del cerrado, el forró y con muchas personas espectaculares, conscientes y divertidas. Tao es una increíble persona que siempre se asegurará que te sientas bien con tu experiencia y aclara cualquier duda con mucha paciencia. Tiene muchos conocimientos sobre la implementación de sistemas agroforestales a nivel público, privado y social. Le admiro mucho por la real pasión que demuestra que tiene por la justicia ambiental y sobre todo por compartir e impactar en su comunidad y en el mundo. Me voy de Terramana completa y absolutamente inspirada. Muito obrigada <3

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Camille

Camille France

Fiquei 3 semanas no sítio do Luiz, mas poderia ficar 3 meses sem problema. Aqui me senti imediatamente em casa, muito bem recebida pra ele, sua mãe e sus fofinhos cachorros. O sítio é localizado em uma área muito linda, e o alojamento é muito confortável. O projeto é muito interessante, e estou feliz por ter podido participar desse projeto de plantação do café no um sistema agroflorestal. Esse voluntariado é o melhor que eu fiz, vou voltar com segurança pra ajudar de novo (e usar a piscina!!). Obrigada Luiz pelas fogueiras, pelas experiências culinárias, pelas descobertas musicais, pela boa energia e por teres compartilhado todo o teu mundo. A bientôt ! 🌞

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Aidan

Aidan United States

My time at Luiz's farm was nothing short of incredible. Luiz is such a kindhearted, patient, and thoughtful person who cares deeply about both the farm's mission and his volunteers' experience. The work on the farm is varied and rewarding. My favorite moments were all the meals shared together and the occasional bonfires. I can't recommend this farm and region of Brazil enough -- so grateful that this was my first WWOOFing experience, and I can't wait to return.

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James

James United Kingdom

Eu tive uma experiencia incrivel no sitio da Silvana. Eu fui recebido com muito carinho e aprendi muita coisa fazendo diversas tarefas. Silvana, Guinha e toda a familia e cominidade do sitio fizeram com que o meu tempo com eles foi excelente. Infelizmente eu so podia ficar dois dias mas volterei sem duvidas. Muito obrigado Guinha, Silvana e todo mundo pelo carinho e ensino. Grande abraço

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Niklas

Niklas Sweden

My stay at MESA (my first WWOOF experience) was beyond every expectation and I had a truly wonderful time there. Eider and his daughter Rafaela are the most welcoming, kind, warm, and lovely hosts you can wish for. The level of care was exceptional and the learnings and education high during the entire stay. It was a truly inspiring week for me, learning from and with the nature, the co-workers, farming neighbors and everyone else involved in building the Museu. The accommodation was perfect, which was only surpassed by all the amazing meals we cooked and ate together which many times came from veggies and fruits grown just a few meters away. I lacked absolutely nothing! I can only highly recommend this experience and am already now sure to come back again very soon. Thanks once again for everything 🫶

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Jack

Jack United States

I loved my week at Sítio Anunciação! Murillo is a dream host: easy-going, communicative, knowledgeable, passionate and full of positive energy. I felt completely at ease and well-cared-for from the moment I arrived. Every day was different but always engaging; I helped with roasting, packaging, and building a suspended bed for the coffee to dry in. The work was fueled by delicious healthy vegan food, including homemade bread! The best part of this experience was that Murillo is an exceptional conversationalist who truly relishes the exchange of knowledge, ideas and stories. It was a delight to get to know him and spend time with him. I highly encourage anyone planning a wwoof adventure in Brazil to make a beeline for this gem tucked away in the verdant hills of the South of Minas.

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Daniela

Daniela France

We've had a very pleasant stay at Guilherme and Erica's place. The location is very beautiful and peaceful. We were able to plant various seedlings and plants. Since it was a very busy week for Erica and Guilherme we were autonomous, which allowed us to experiment for ourselves and organized like we wanted.

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Mathilde

Mathilde France

Super séjour passé chez Conrado ! L'accueil était top, les employés très gentils et patients malgré mon portugais approximatif. Le cadre est absolument magnifique, de nombreuses balades à faire, et c'est un endroit idéal pour apprendre sur la réalisation de fromages, yaourts, beurre, etc... J'ai passé un très bon moment et recommande totalement.

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Shavit

Shavit Israel

Português embeixa. Guxa, the owner of the farm, is a truly beautiful person. Her project is based on strong, meaningful principles—she is always questioning how we can use what we already have, and what nature brings to us. I love that. She is very open to learning from others, and she also loves to teach. I arrived hoping to learn about the cacao process and how to make chocolate, and I ended up learning so much more. I learned about living in harmony with nature—using as much as possible from what we already have, and trying to waste as little as possible. Guxa is still at the beginning of her project, and it feels like she is still figuring many things out. There were moments when I felt a bit “lost” and didn’t fully understand what to do. That said, I truly recommend coming to her beautiful place, helping with her project, and getting to know Guxa. I felt a very special connection with her—she is someone it’s hard not to connect with. The waterfall is amazing, the house is very clean and organized, and it’s a lovely place to stay. The other people working on the farm are also really kind and wonderful. Thank you so much, Guxa. Português: Guxa, dona da fazenda, é uma pessoa muito linda por dentro. O projeto dela é baseado em princípios fortes e cheios de significado—ela está sempre se perguntando como podemos usar o que já temos e o que a natureza nos oferece. Eu amo isso. Ela é muito aberta para aprender com as pessoas e também adora ensinar. Eu cheguei com a intençã...

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Bram

Bram Belgium

I had a wonderfull time at Guxa's Fazenda. The place is incredibly beautiful and is the ideal location if you want to learn about Brazilian nature or, as was the case for me, discover all kinds of fruits and vegetable I had never seen before on my continent. You are able to participate in sowing and harvesting, working on the domain and sometimes processing of the asai or cacao Guxa welcomed me with open arms and made sure that I felt at home. I could not have wished for a better host. Highly recommend.

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