ETIV Complex

The ETIV Complex is the ideal place for volunteers and interns to stay at, and the vast majority of the applicants choose to stay with us. We have a swimming pool where our volunteers can rest and have a swim. We also maintain a beautiful garden with fruit trees, plants and flowers that attract caterpillars, butterflies and birds, including hummingbirds.

We also have a compost pile in our yard of coconut trees. The riverfront is not far away from our house and has a beach with many fishing boats on it, offering gorgeous views of the beautiful peninsula that separates the river from the ocean. Sunrises and sunsets by the river are always something special!

While we do recommend staying with us, please note that our office is also in the house so those who prefer a more clear separation between work and home life are welcome to stay at one of our other accommodation options.

We do not have a washing machine, but a hostel nearby does have one and charges only R$30 reais for a load of 10kg. Also, please keep in mind that the ETIV Complex is on the edge of the Atlantic rainforest and we do occasionally encounter bugs including ants and even cockroaches, especially when volunteers do not contribute to keeping the house clean and tidy.

Our cat Cia help us to keep the insects away, and he loves cuddles. We are true animal lovers and the vast majority of our staff (and volunteers) are either vegetarians or vegans!

While Passagem is now safer than ever before, it is still one of the poorest neighborhoods in Itacaré. Therefore, we recommend taking sensible precautions such as not walking alone at night and not displaying valuables or large sums of money. On the other hand, by staying with us in Passagem you will have a wonderful opportunity to experience community camaraderie, see first-hand the positive impact of your work, learn about social-economic resilience and expand your cultural perceptions about the world.

Finally, power cuts and water shortages are relatively common in Bahia, and our Internet access sometimes is a little slow compared to the speed you'd get in your own country. Volunteers staying for longer periods should consider buying a bicycle (about R$800 reais or $125 US dollars), as it makes it a lot faster and easier to get around town and get to the beaches.

Rent at the ETIV Complex

In addition to the Volunteer Fees, volunteers and interns staying at the house must also pay a fair and reasonable rent, which includes all bills such as gas, water, electricity, WiFI.
We also have fully equipped kitchens in each apartment, with a stove, refrigerator/freezer, cabinets and utensils you need to cook at home.

A percentage of the rental fees goes directly to Field Operations and Project Development so by staying with us you are also supporting the sustainability of our organization.

Rooms are subject to a $350 (USD) deposit which is fully refundable at the end of your stay as long as all the rental requirements on your rental agreement have been fulfilled.