Do participants need previous teaching experience?

No experience is required. You’ll be supported by the team, and classes are small and collaborative, making it easy to get started.

Is it necessary to speak Portuguese or English to participate?

Not necessarily. It helps to know a little of either language, but it’s not mandatory to participate.

What amenities are included in the accommodation?

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.

How much time do participants need to dedicate to the program?

Volunteers usually teach a few hours per day, leaving plenty of free time to work remotely, explore, or relax.

What can participants do during their free time?

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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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: Enj...

Program Highlights

Support free English classes for 120 students in communities such as Vidigal, Rocinha, and Mandela 1, helping expand educational opportunities.

Teach in small groups with a 1:3 ratio, making it easy to connect with students even if you have no prior teaching experience or Portuguese skills.

Enhance your teaching experience and gain a valuable TEFL certificate while volunteering.

Stay in a shared home in Santa Teresa or Vidigal, surrounded by nature and ocean views while connecting with fellow volunteers.

Enjoy weekly social events, beach days, hikes in Parque Nacional da Tijuca, surfing, cultural outings, and local celebrations with an inclusive international community.

Quick Details

Locations:

Brazil

Starts At: $100-300, $300-600

Availability

Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:

1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
5-8 Weeks
3-6 Months
1-2 Years

Age Requirement: 18+

Types & Subjects

Causes:

Education
English Teaching
Music
Sports
Teaching

Guidelines:

All Nationalities

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Last Updated: May 14, 2026

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An Amazing Experience

May 11, 2026by: Derek Cubb - Panama

Program: HostelEscolaCasadoMar

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.

Program Details

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Locations

Brazil

Types and Subjects

Causes
Education
English Teaching
Music

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:

1-2 Weeks
2-4 Weeks
5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Starts At

$100-300, $300-600

Program Cost Includes

Laundry
Training
Academic Advising
TEFL Certification

Accommodation Options

Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Language Skills Required

English

Accepted Education Levels

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

Online Application

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