Share a welcoming, bilingual home with fellow travellers while you teach, create, or explore Rio de Janeiro. No need to be fluent in English or Portuguese—just a little of either helps.
Our main program:
Join the Escola Casa do Mar English Teaching Program and support free English classes for 120 students across Vidigal, Rocinha, and Mandela 1. Small groups (1:3 ratio) ensure meaningful impact, and no teaching experience or Portuguese is required. You can also earn a TEFL certificate (optional).
Living experience:
Stay in a shared, community-driven house in either Santa Teresa (a bohemian hilltop neighborhood) or Vidigal, surrounded by nature with ocean views. Expect a vibrant lifestyle with fellow volunteers—beaches, dancing, and exploring the city together.
Community & activities:
Enjoy weekly churrascos, nature trips (like Parque Nacional da Tijuca), surfing, hikes, cultural outings, and local parties. The environment is inclusive, social, and free of cliques.
About us:
A passionate team of Brazilians and internationals dedicated to making a positive impact while embracing life in Rio.
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Updated May 14, 2026
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It was an excellent experience, I connected a lot with the local culture. The Favela Inc project is fantastic. The weeks I spent at the project was one in a lifetime experience, Having the opportunity to teach and learn at the same time in a cultural exchange with the locals which is also a big chance to learn the language.
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No experience is required. You’ll be supported by the team, and classes are small and collaborative, making it easy to get started.
Not necessarily. It helps to know a little of either language, but it’s not mandatory to participate.
You’ll stay in a shared house with other volunteers in Rio de Janeiro, with access to common areas, a kitchen, and a strong sense of community.
Volunteers usually teach a few hours per day, leaving plenty of free time to work remotely, explore, or relax.
Very social and active! Expect weekly events, beach days, hikes, cultural outings, and a welcoming environment with no cliques—everyone is included.
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