Founding Coliving Volunteer – Community ESL & Events (3+ months)

We're seeking a Founding Coliving Volunteer – Community English & Events to live in our basic shared accommodation in Nova Friburgo for at least 3 months and help organize events for ESL learners and environmental enthusiasts. As part of our pioneer team, you'll facilitate casual English conversation circles, plan intercultural gatherings, and support daily coliving operations, all while helping shape the first phase of our sustainable housing NGO. This residential role requires comfort with simple shared living, collaboration, and a passion for connecting people around language and sustainability in Nova Friburgo's safe, mountain environment—just 3 hours from Rio Galeão Airport.

EcoHabitat: Research & Development for Sustainable Housing NGO

EcoHabitat is in its research and development phase to create an integrative eco-education space focused on sustainable building techniques and housing accessibility in Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil. That's why we're considering structuring our initial project around a few hours of ESL for the local community.

Our First Phase: Building the Founding Team

We are gathering dedicated volunteers to live and work together in a coliving structure with clear rules and mutual respect. This pioneer team will shape the organization's foundation through hands-on collaboration.

Why Nova Friburgo?

• 2nd safest city in Rio de Janeiro state (behind only Petrópolis), with low crime rates and a peaceful mountain environment.
• Unique history of international immigration since 1819, when Swiss settlers from Fribourg arrived, followed by German, Italian, and other communities—perfect for our global cooperation vision.
• Accessible location: ~3 hours (~142 km) from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG) by car or bus.

The Team Approach

We develop as a collaborative team, where each volunteer contributes skills and passion to create a regenerative model for community housing and education. Your input directly shapes our NGO's future.