Live and learn on organic farms in Brazil

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

Feedback from members

Matilda Lena Germany

I had an amazing time! Lilo is such a warm and kind person, with an incredible knowledge of the animals and plants in the surrounding area. I learned so much from him and gained a truly authentic insight into his work. The bees, in particular, were absolutely fascinating and adorable. The farm is beautifully located right in the middle of the forest, which only adds to its charm. You’re constantly surrounded by nature and get to see so many different animals — it’s a really special experience. And I would definitely visit again! Thanks Lilo for everything!

Friederike Germany

A lovely farm with friendly people and animals. The village and its shop are within easy reach, and there’s plenty of time to explore alongside work. :)

Joy United States

I have wwoofed on multiple farms and working at Conrado’s place was one of my best experiences! I worked with Conrado and his team for a month and had the opportunity to learn about making a variety of dairy products and got to work outside on the farm grounds. Everyone at the farm was extremely welcoming, kind, hard working people who were very patient with me even though I didn’t speak Portuguese. I also had the pleasure of meeting Conrado’s family, who were so accommodating and lovely people who made my stay even better! The accommodation is really pleasant on the farm. I had my own little house with amazing views of the mountains and animals. The people and landscape of this farm is truly something special and I hope to return again. I would highly recommend this place in a heartbeat!

Riccardo Netherlands

We spent over a month at the Ecovila Paineira, which was our first volunteering experience in Brazil with WWOOF. We simply loved our time there, and we recommend it to anyone considering volunteering there for many reasons. Beyond the practicalities (which are essential) – like food, accommodation, and support from the hosts – this has been a learning and grounding experience as we witnessed the early journey of an intentional, rural, productive settlement that is establishing itself on the outskirts of Botucatu. Our temporary contribution to the development of the project felt meaningful and never overwhelming. We had the opportunity to immerse ourselves both in the organisational part of the community (participating in community meetings and events) and in the networking side (joining initiatives in collaboration with the university and the MST). We met great people there, to whom we wish all the success and growth they deserve. Special thanks to Rodrigo and Bia, who, in addition to being great hosts, we are now proud to call our friends. To anyone thinking of going there, we recommend a period of at least two months. You will not be disappointed.

Clara Belgium

Merci à Isabela pour ce super wwoofing, nous avons appris pleins de choses, nous nous sommes senties très acceuillies, la nourriture était très bonne et Isabela très gentille et patiente. Nous recommandons!

Annaelle France

Le woofing chez Anne-Sophie s’est super bien passé ! Tellement que j’ai prolongé d’une semaine et que je partais avec regrets. Je le recommande vivement. Il est revitalisant ! C’est un véritable travail pour la communauté de Foz de Iguaçu qu’Anne-Sophie, sa famille et ses amis entreprennent. Ils m’ont en plus adorablement accueilli en nous faisant tout de suite nous sentir à notre place et en étant véritablement dans le partage, J’ai été ravie de participer au projet et de découvrir la ville de Foz.

Rufus Germany

I was a little bit nervous before arriving, given that I was the only volunteer. One week later I left as a friend with a lot of newly acquired experiences and knowledge: Palmas really took time to introduce me to his garden, his philosophy of reducing ecological footprint while carefully trying to spread awareness within the community and his refreshing attitude towards time: be it cutting the grass, buying milk from the neighbors or baking bread - no need to rush. Still, we woke up pretty early and had a clear idea on what we wanted to achieve. If your up for building connection to an inspiring human being and this very beautiful place without a lot of additional social encounters, I’m sure you will have a wonderful time!!

Monika United Kingdom

Maromba’s place is absolutely amazing in every possible way. We can't recommend it more, regardless if this is your first wwoofing experience, if you travel alone or as a family (as we did). Maromba, the host and owner of the land is an absolutely lovely person of the great heart, infinite virtues and skills. We worked together on different tasks depending on priorities and the weather. Staying in his place is not only about work, but learning, getting experience, enjoying and seeing and understanding the nature around. This area has a lot to offer (waterfalls, variety of plants, animals). We were making compost, preparing land for coffee plants, doing fences in green house, getting wood and many other things with bamboo (treehouse). We met amazing people there, making our stay even more valuable. Last but definitely not least, Maromba is a great cook and prepares the food for wwoofers, which is extraordinary. We already missed it a lot. Maromba, experience we had at your place was one in a lifetime. We loved it and we can't thank you enough!

Nahuel Argentina

Num contexto de amizade e alegria comecei a descobrir o universo da biodinâmica, ao aprendizado foi num jeito amoroso e con os pes no chão e aí, conscientizando. participei no manejo básico dos animais, o trabalho na horta interna e externa, na utilização de PANCs, na construção de um galinheiro para pintinhos, na feitura de produtos elaborados e mais!. Eu me senti muito incluído nesta família, e de coração, agradeço <3

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

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

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