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Gap Year Programs in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil

It’s probably better to ask yourself why not take a gap year in Rio, a bustling city nestled between lush mountains and tropical forests on one side and sparkling Atlantic beaches on the other. Music and tropical fruit juice abound during a gap year in Rio, and cariocas (that’s what you call people from Rio) really are as kind, laid-back, and fit as the stereotypes would have you believe. Rio gap years will be Rio-lly fun!
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21 Gap Year Programs in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 155,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back; it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

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Institute for Global Studies

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Arts and Culture Internship (Cultural Museum)

IGS has placed students in some of the world’s most exciting museums. Our internship placements typically fall into two categories: working on the floor or conducting research and marketing behind the scenes. Floor work includes assisting the docent in the setup and interpretation of current exhibits and galleries. This may include constructing backdrops and computer modeling. Once the exhibit is in place, you are asked to learn the history of the showcased items and share your knowledge with the visiting public. Behind-the-scenes work may include conducting original research on life histories or local historical events. This may include online research and library visits. Likewise, you may be asked to conduct interviews in the community and record knowledge that is in danger of being lost forever. Duties are usually associated with the following: Set up exhibits Conduct online research Interpret for the public Interview local residents Write for the museum’s website Social media outreach

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Love Volunteers

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Gap Year Adventures with Love Volunteers

Whether you want to support vulnerable communities in developing countries, help conserve the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or protect animals in the Amazon, Love Volunteers has a program for you. With over 200 projects in 40 countries there's something for everyone! For over 7 years Love Volunteers has provided safe, affordable and ethical volunteering and gap year projects. Join a program today for a life-changing experience.

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Best Volunteer Programs in Brazil

Volunteering in Brazil is the perfect opportunity to explore the country that is famous for the Copacabana, the Amazon rainforest and the colorful carnival in Rio de Janeiro. You don't just want to be a tourist but give back to your host country? Great! In the favelas of Rio and Sao Paulo, the need for help is immense and you can work for construction and teaching projects. Animals are your passion? The range of exotic animals and plants in Brazil makes it a paradise for researchers and biologists. Help and support reforestation efforts or work at a wildlife sanctuary.

A Guide to Gap Year Programs in Rio de Janeiro

Why Take a Gap Year in Rio?

Because it’s a big city with an even bigger gap between the haves and the have-nots, the not-so-underlying theme of organized gap year programs in Rio is volunteering, particularly with young people. For those who have examined their positionality and feel unprepared to tackle such challenges in Rio’s poorest neighborhoods, language immersion programs offer a great alternative. Your Portuguese can come a long way in a year!

Visit Christ the Redeemer. Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Learn how to samba. The best part: You don’t have to choose between cultural activities and the beach here, as a praia is a way of life. Take advantage of your gap year in Rio to go there often—whether for a run, to meet friends, or for the fabulous people-watching. Just go!

Rio’s natural beauty and lively social scene will always be there to relax and recharge you when you need it. A gap year in Rio will be stimulating for your mind, body, and soul. Find more deets on gap year programs in Rio here!

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Turtle conservation project in Costa Rica

April 30, 2018by: Drew Copping - Canada

Program: Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

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Costa Rica's Turtle Conservation Project was one thing I will never forget! Such an eye opening and amazing experience. The IHQV program is an amazing way to explore the world in a feasible way. Not only is it affordable but I would have never experienced anything like it! IHQV Brings so much more, more ham any guided tour, more than a resort, and more than anything you could experience on your own. They have demonstrated such strong dedication to make sure every part of the trip is a great learning exprenice while keeping it fun. One of my most memeroble moments would be seeing the indangered leather back turtle lay her eggs. Because the leather back is in such danger it is critical that her eggs are gathered and re-nested in the hatchery where they can be taken care of and monitered to keep them safe from predators. I was lucky enough to be able to personally collect her eggs and dig a new nest to place each egg carfully. It was truley an amazing experience. I wish I could go back to see them hatch! Not only was this such an amazing experience, but every single person I met on this trip through the program m, I will dearly miss. IHQV brings everyone with similar ambitions together and from all over the world. I loved to meet people from the UK, Australia and Italy. Never could I go anywhere and meet such amazing people in one single place. I would recommend this program a million times. Leaving was hard, I'll miss my friends I have made and most importantly all the work that was done everyday to help such a wonderful project!

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