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.

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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.

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Community work with young children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4 weeks from
US$1,850.00
US$1683.50
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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:
I can't articulate in words what it meant, the best... [Read more]

Join the party with carnival preparation in Rio

4 weeks from
US$1,450.00
US$1319.50
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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:
Rio was very demanding, but deeply rewarding.... [Read more]

Community Work in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4 weeks from
US$1,850.00
US$1683.50
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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:
The best month of my life!... [Read more]

Favela renovation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2 weeks from
US$1,390.00
US$1264.90
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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:
Great trip worth doing.... [Read more]

Sports: Work experience at a surf school in Rio

2 weeks from
US$1,450.00
US$1319.50
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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:
It was a self-developing adventure to the unknown!... [Read more]

Teach English in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2 weeks from
US$1,450.00
US$1319.50
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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:
Fun and work at the same time... [Read more]

Build dance and art centres on Brazil"s coast (Salvador)

2 weeks from
US$1,190.00
US$1082.90
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Help build a community centre in the city that never sits still and take part in any number of lively activities like graffiti to circus skill, and of course dancing!

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
5 months on and still raving about it  - says... [Read more]

Teach English on Brazil's coast (Salvador)

4 weeks from
US$1,790.00
US$1628.90
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Help youngsters with their English while you improve your samba in the colourful and pulsating city of Salvador - one of Brazil's forgotten gems.

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Teaching
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Greater awareness of the poverty levels in developing countries better appreciation... [Read more]

Community work and tourism on Brazil's coast (Salvador)

4 weeks from
US$1,790.00
US$1628.90
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Help promote the growing tourist industry in sunny Salvador by educating the next generation of workers and gain a unique insight into life on the beautiful Brazilian coast.

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

GROUPS: Favela renovation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1 week from
US$1,945.00
US$1769.95
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Looking to travel with a large group of friends or colleagues? Work as a team and develop your social skills as well as positivity in the community when you and your group work in the city's favela communities.

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 1 to 2 weeks
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