Volunteer in Brazil
Despite the hotels and pleasure palaces of cities like Rio, Brazil is a poor country and many of its people struggle to get by. Volunteering in Brazil shows you a different side to the country, one of favelas, high unemployment and low access to opportunity. If you choose to volunteer in Brazil, you can make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people living in poverty.
Opportunities for Volunteering in Brazil
In a country where millions live in poverty but charitable organisations receive little funding you can make a lasting difference to lives here. Anyone volunteering in Brazil can choose from a variety of community development, building, sports coaching and English teaching projects across the country. Opportunities to volunteer in Brazil include community work with young children, renovation work in the favelas, and teaching English in Rio de Janeiro. To find out more about volunteering in Brazil take a look at the projects and resources below or visit our Gap Year Brazil and Travel Brazil sections.
If you want to volunteer in South America but can’t find what you’re looking for take a peek at other projects on the continent in countries like Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
6 trips have been found based on your choices
Community Work in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lend your time and support to this project and help with innovative activities designed to engage young people from the urban slums of the city - whilst getting to know the party capital of the world!
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A learning experience about life, the world , others, &...
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Community work with young children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Use dance, theatre, sports and the arts to provide education and support to children from the city's favelas and gain a very different view of life in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A life changing experience that i will always be involved...
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Join the party with carnival preparation in Rio
Don't just watch it - be a part of it! Parade your artistic skills and take a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved in the greatest street party in the world.
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Unique experience
incredible beauty of the costume
i love brazil
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Favela renovation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the physical and social conditions of life in the favelas and catch a glimpse of a world normally hidden from tourists and travellers.
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Such a worthwhile and massively fun experience...
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Teach English in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Take a trip to another world and gain a fresh perspective on your life by teaching English in the favela communities of Rio de Janeiro.
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
Broadened my perspective of the country and its people....
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Sports: Work experience at a surf school in Rio
The famous Ipanema beach proves a beautiful backdrop to 2 weeks of surfing. You'll receive expert instruction so pay attention because you'll be passing on your skills to local youngsters.
- Location: Brazil
- Continent: South America
- Type:Sports
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
This experience is going to stay with me forever!...
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