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  • Sustainable Cities And Communities

Community Development Experience

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2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Age 18+
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Families
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50+

About the program

Community Development involves many activities and usually geared more towards volunteers who want to experience a variety of tasks while volunteering in Rio de Janeiro.

Activities may include:

  • Giving classes on basic computer skills.

  • Helping to secure an internet connection and setup an IT lab.

  • Helping in a Community Garden.

  • Cleaning and organizing the placement.

  • Painting or refurbishing.

  • Helping with whatever the placemen needs.

We need highly driven individuals who ...

About the program

Activities may include:

  • Giving classes on basic computer skills.

  • Helping to secure an internet connection and setup an IT lab.

  • Helping in a Community Garden.

  • Cleaning and organizing the placement.

  • Painting or refurbishing.

  • Helping with whatever the placemen needs.

We need highly driven individuals who know how to work independently. An intermediate level of Portuguese or advanced Spanish will be a huge advantage. Also since this involves such a wide range of activities, the volunteer should be flexible with a willingness to help in several activities. It would be great if you could tell us what type of activities you would be interested in doing. If you would like to work with the fashion designer in a favela please let us know so we can place you accordingly. Let us know if you have any experience in construction work because this comes as a real asset!

Typical day

8:30AM - Breakfast
10:00AM - Arrival at project
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Return to project
15:00-16:00 - leave for our accommodation

Depending on your project you may work in the afternoons instead of the mornings. Therefore you would have the mornings free.

Typical day

8:30AM - Breakfast
10:00AM - Arrival at project
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Return to project
15:00-16:00 - leave for our accommodation

Depending on your project you may work in the afternoons instead of the mornings. Therefore you would have the mornings free.

Free-time activities

All volunteers will plan their free- time activities on their own. Some famous tourist attractions a few hours away from the city include: Paraty, Trindade, Ilha Grande, Búzios and Petrópolis.

Free-time activities

All volunteers will plan their free- time activities on their own. Some famous tourist attractions a few hours away from the city include: Paraty, Trindade, Ilha Grande, Búzios and Petrópolis.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Education Requirements

at High School Education level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Volunteers that are willing to get dirty and do a variety of tasks.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

What's Included

What's Included

On-site Services

Program fees include:

  • One Transfer (from airport to the hostel) 
  • Accommodation.
  • Breakfast.
  • Full support of local coordinators (24/7 support in case of emergencies).
  • Safety Orientation.
  • Orientation.
  • Project placement.
  • Donation to the project.


**Please be aware that there is an extra fee for those volunteers wishing to stay with us during high season periods such as Carnival or Rock in Rio Festival. Carnival festival usually takes place in February or the beginning of March and the extra fee is US$700 on top of the regular program fee. Rock in Rio Festival takes place in September every even year and the extra fee is US$350 on top of the regular program fee. Please get in touch if you are unsure about the dates for Carnival. It is also important to remember that during Carnival, all placements will close and no volunteer will be working during this week. 

Airport Pickup at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

Please, let us know your flight information (arrival date, time, flight number and airport). All volunteers may arrive at Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU). For those volunteers arriving by land, we do not offer a pick up, but rather offer a drop off from our accommodation to the airport  at the end of their program.

Accommodation

Casa Aprazível HOSTEL is located in Santa Teresa, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro! 

Casa Aprazível is a peaceful retreat nestled in the safe and charming Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Surrounded by lush nature, this hostel offers a tranquil atmosphere where monkeys, parrots and toucans roam freely. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and a spacious terrace for relaxing. The property also has a bar that opens in the evening. The area around the hostel is very safe, with many nearby restaurants offering a variety of local and international cuisines.

In addition to comfortable rooms, guests can take advantage of the nice coworking space, ideal for those who need to get some work done during their stay. There's also a spacious living room to unwind and socialize, and even some sports equipment available, such as yoga mats.

The hostel fosters a warm, friendly, and familiar atmosphere, making it feel like you're visiting your second home during the holidays. The hostel offers a 24-hour front desk, a fully-equipped shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. A delicious buffet breakfast is included to kickstart your day.

With 5 private en-suite rooms and 4 dorms, the hostel can accommodate up to 61 guests. Dorm options include a female-only dorm with 15 beds and onw 6-bed dorms. The hostel has 6 shared bathrooms.

Casa Aprazível is conveniently located just 2.1 km from Flamengo Beach and 1.3 km from the famous Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón). Santos Dumont Airport is only 3 km away, making it easy to access the city. The closest metro station is Gloria, only 1.3km away (20 min walk).

The services at the accommodation:

• Breakfast

• Sheets / Linens

• Kitchen and dining room for you to use anytime you want.

• Shared bedrooms with bunkbeds, lockers, a suitcase seller, e a fan or air conditioning.

•WIFI in all environments 

•Living room

-Laundry service. 

Please bear in mind that:

*Bring your oun towels or you can rent them there for R$15,00 each. Also bring your own locks (padlock) to use in the lockers.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast is served everyday and includes:  Fruit, bread, toasts, butter, ham, Brazilian cheese, cake, juices, coffee and milk. There is also a kitchen for the volunteers use free rein to cook any other meals.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site
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What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This program is available every first and third Monday of every month with some exceptions: we always close the 2nd start date of every month of December -when we only work the two first weeks of the month due to the festive season-, also the 1st start date of January -when we only work the two second weeks of the month due to the festive season- and during the Carnaval week -when 3 weeks is the minimum period required-. 

Also there is a surcharge during the Carnaval week and during the Rock in Rio Festival, in September, every 2 even years.

Please get in touch for further information.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program Fees

$371 per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

2 - 24 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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4.54
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10 reviews

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2024
It is often hard to imagine that things will turn out perfect, however this experience was just that. Perfect. Vivi, the coordinator puts ...
Rea Plachoura

Working with Children

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2018
I had the most amazing time while I was in Rio and I have learned a lot from the program that I was on. While being in Rio I fell in love ...
Khadiza Hussain

Working with Children

Location

Americas > South America > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro

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