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Brazil Youth Outreach

You will be working in a day center in the Pavão-Pavãozinho favelas of Rio de Janeiro where you will help to positively influence impoverished families who are trapped in a negative cycle of unemployment, low education and poverty.

Your role will include teaching English classes, helping to organize leisure activities and tutoring students. The program currently provides help for more than 400 children and medical aid to over 1500 families.

Volunteer Role

Your activities as a volunteer may include:

Organizing and teaching English classes
Tutoring children in English and Maths
Taking care of children in the nursery
Helping out with meal time
Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks at the centre
Helping coach sports and other recreational activities

Project Location

The favela is located in the stunning and vibrant Rio de Janeiro on Brazil’s Atlantic coast. Situated on a steep hill, the favela overlooks the beachfronts of Ipanema and Copacabana, perfectly illustrating the division of poverty and affluence in this beautiful city.

Accommodation and Meals

The accommodation varies depending upon which programme package you choose, please see our further information for details.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices
4 wks volunteer - $1479/€1099 (subject to language level)
4 weeks language & 2 weeks volunteer - $2589/€1999
4 weeks language & 3 weeks volunteer - $2959/€2249
4 weeks language & 4 weeks volunteer - $3149/€2399

How to book & pay:
Pay $339/€259 deposit to book. Balance due 10 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
All accommodation & some meals
Airport transfer
Detailed orientation
Portuguese tuition (if combining)
Volunteer placement

What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance

Programme Summary:
You and your fellow volunteers will be responsible for providing the children of the poverty stricken districts of Brazil individual and perceptive attention. You will also encourage them to attend higher education while teaching them the skills they need to find future employment.

Arrival dates:
First Monday of every month