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Teach and live in the favela.

This is real cultural immersion program where you are more than a tourist - you are a member of the community!

Join in and help this unique project in Rio which offers a high level of early childhood education to the children of the Rocinha favela.  This NGO works hard to make a difference for the community in which it is based and is very committed to the work it does. The school and education is provided for free using an amazing team of international volunteers.

This is real sustainable tourism - real work, getting real results in the real Rio, and doing it all responsibly.

Snapshot

  • Start Dates : Daily, arrive whenever you can.  Subject to school terms (Feb-Nov)
  • Pricing : 
    • 2 or 3 weeks AU$1,295 (3rd week free)
    • 4 weeks AU$1,495
    • 5 weeks AU$1,645
    • 6 weeks  AU$1,795
    • 8 -12 weeks  AU$2,095 (3rd month free, no extra charge !)
  • Experience / Qualifications : None required, all welcome ! 
  • Minimum Age : 18
  • Fly In/Out : Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
  • What’s included: Airport meet-and-greet, shared apartment accommodation, project donation, orientation briefing, coordinator support, local 24/7 emergency support
  • What’s not included in cost: Flights, return airport transfer, meals
  • Accommodation: Bunk-share accommodation in volunteer apartment. Two apartments side by side with 2 bedrooms each and 4 beds per room. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. A deck provides stunning views over Rio and there is wifi.
  • Food: Self catering

Trip highlights

  • Providing an education to the young people of the Rio favela
  • Experiencing everything that Rio has to offer – the beaches, football, parties....​