Brazil

Voluntary work in Brazil

Voluntary work in Brazil enables you to travel in one of South America’s most lively destinations and ‘give something back’ at the same time. Although Brazil has a fun-loving reputation much of the population lives below the poverty line so, by doing some voluntary work in Brazil, you will be giving up just a small part of your career break in Brazil to help address these problems. When you do some voluntary work in Brazil you will inevitably be working alongside local people on a daily basis – so it’s also a great opportunity to meet new people.

Brazil voluntary work

We have several extremely rewarding Brazil volunteer projects to choose from – all of which are dedicated to providing help and support to some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities. For example your Brazil voluntary work could involve working with street kids from Rio de Janeiro’s impoverished ‘favelas’ communities or Brazil voluntary work helping vulnerable single mothers.

Brazil

Career break in Brazil

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	Brazil Beginners Rock Climbing

Master the basics of rock climbing above a truly spectacular city. Learn the ropes (!), and in your free time, relax on the beach or explore Rio de Janeiro’s many other attractions.


	Brazil Education Centre in Recife

Give vulnerable children a better quality of life by teaching English, football and other subjects. You’ll assist with homework, build up their confidence and help them to a brighter future.


	Brazil Environmental Education and Theatre Onboard

This programme incorporates education and conservation as you travel by boat around the islands of the Tinhare Archipelago raising environmental awareness amongst children. You will also be involved in tree planting, assist with local environmental research and even producing a theatrical performance to raise environmental awareness!


	Brazil Floating School Project and Capeiora

Take part in a truly unique project. Give English lessons in the morning, help build the touring, floating school in the afternoon then learn capoeira from locals in the evening. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!


	Brazil Martial Arts Experience

Study two martial art forms: jiu-jitsu and capoeira. Take lessons with locals, practise the techniques and learn about the history behind the art. You’ll find out why size doesn’t count when it comes to jiu-jitsu…!


	Brazil Pantanal Research and Conservation

Work on the largest freshwater wetland in the world. Track and capture peccaries, observe behaviour, collect data and carry out censuses. Keep an eye out for giant river otters, jaguars and much, much more!


	Brazil Portuguese Language School

Learn Portuguese and make visiting Brazil a more involved experience. Small, classes, innovative teaching methods, cultural activities and accommodation with a local family make learning quick and enjoyable.


	Brazil Support for Blind People

Get involved with efforts to help blind people lead normal lives. Accompany residents on daily errands and leisure activities, type up materials and promote the project work. A challenging but very rewarding programme.


	Brazil Tennis Coaching

Put your love of tennis to a worthwhile cause and coach underprivileged children. Help out with sessions, organise your own classes and competitions, umpire in the community – you’ll be amazed by what sport can do.


	Brazilian Beats and Learning Portuguese

Become fully immersed in Brazilian culture and lifestyle through language lessons, cultural studies, Capoeira and drumming classes and homestay accommodation in the historic city of Salvador.


	Community Support in Rio Brazil

Help families break the poverty circle by teaching English, mentoring children, organising leisure activities and helping with the running of the day care centre. Your efforts will help them towards employment in the future.


	Roads to Success in Rio Brazil

Explore the true heart of Rio whilst making a real difference to the city’s underprivileged communities. Get involved in a broad range of projects from educational support and health programmes to working with handicapped teenagers from low-income communities.


	Teach English in Brazil

Work with children from the local Pavão – Pavãozinho community in the South Zone of Rio. The education centre cares for 353 children from ages 3 months to 18 years. The centre aims to deliver education and medical care, to children and their families who are living in social risk situations.