Incredible Volunteering in Brazil: Costs from USD 495

My favorite moment from the volunteer experience was meeting people from all over the world and organizing new adventures with them; getting in touch with the workplace and culture of the country, and testing parts of my character and discovering that I can overcome my limitations. I would say that I was hesitant and I was afraid of how I would get along in the accommodation, with the people and at work, but after having had this experience, everything passes and the only thing you are left wit...

My trip to Rio de Janeiro was absolutely amazing. All of the volunteers in the house were from around the world and I could not have asked to be with a better group of people. There were a variety of different placements in Rio and everyone was extremely happy with the work they were doing. I worked with children in the favela teaching English and sports and you will quickly learn that they are some of the best kids out there and will always hold a close place in your heart. I would suggest go...

Hey potential IVHQers, I'll cut straight to the chase, you've read all the reviews claiming how beautiful Rio is and how its made them a new person etc etc, It did the same for me and more believe that. I want to address the elephant in the room. The media has very much slandered Rio and Brazil as a whole for safety, Zika, Political instability, green swimming pools and etc.. Our friend Ryan Locthe definitely did not help.. It would be very easy and naive of me to sit here and claim all of i...