Volunteer Programs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to help volunteers and local communities around the world. We don't have huge overheads - no company cars, no downtown office - we're just volunteers who knew we could do a better job. Secondly, we work with local organisations wherever we can to keep administration costs to a minimum and also to feed as much money and skills into the local communities where we operate. All of Love Volunteers partner organisations have been fully vetted to ensure that, not only does a genuine need for assistance exist, but that the environments that we place our volunteers are safe and of high quality. Choose from one or more of our 200+ amazing community-based programs in 37 developing countries around the world. Every program has been personally visited by one of our dedicated staff members and is regularly audited to ensure it meets our high standards in terms of safety, sustainability, and local impact.

Eco Caminhos is a sustainable eco farm that follows the principles of permaculture and works to produce our own food, energy, and building materials. Our international community in Brazil is located in the peaceful and stunning mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio Janeiro. Here, we learn to co-live, co-work, evolve, and resolve our problems together. This program is meant for those who have a limited amount of time and still want to experience a sustainable and community life, and learn about bioconstruction (natural building), agroforestry (syntrophic farming), and renewable energy through hands on training. Throughout the week volunteers have free time to go sightseeing, relax, and deepen their connection with nature. Volunteers can choose to focus on permaculture or bioconstruction or have a wider experience participating in all the projects we run. It's generally a hands-on experience for three days each week and plenty of organized activities to choose from (such as Portuguese classes, outdoor activities, trekking, and mountain biking) on other days. This program doesn’t require any experience; only the motivation to learn, enjoy, and get your hands dirty.

The National Registration Center for Study Abroad offers a Portuguese language study and volunteering program in Brazil. Volunteers spend four weeks in group Portuguese classes learning the four basic language skills of listening, grammar, and oral and written comprehension. No English will be used in the classes, which run for about 50 minutes per day. Volunteers may enroll for as many weeks as they desire. To gain the maximum benefit from the course, beginners must take it for 4-12 weeks. During the program, volunteers will work with at-risk youth or serve as their mentor. Volunteering duties include leading youth in sports and other recreational activities, organizing and teaching English classes, tutoring children in English and Math, taking care of children in the nursery, helping out during meal time, and assisting with a variety of administrative tasks at the centers.

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.

Join a life-changing Volunteer Build Week with Global Impact Homes and help construct homes for those in need. We currently offer Impact Builds in several destinations, including Puducherry, India; Zihuatanejo, Mexico; Granada, Nicaragua; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As a volunteer, you’ll participate in or lead a one-week build. You’ll collaborate with local communities, providing essential housing. At the same time, enjoy cultural immersion activities and foster connections with like-minded individuals. This rewarding experience includes all on-the-ground expenses, such as meals and travel medical insurance, allowing you to focus on making a lasting impact. Your participation will help uplift disadvantaged families, providing a safe and stable environment for generations to come.