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Affordable Volunteer Programs in Brazil: $620/2 weeks
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IVHQ offers a variety of highly affordable volunteer programs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including sports coaching, community development, building projects, and much more! IVHQ sends anywhere from 20-40 volunteers on various programs in Brazil every month where they are accommodated in volunteer houses. Volunteers are open to join programs on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month and the program can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months. Certain programs might require a 3 week minimum requirement, check the IVHQ website for more details.
Current IVHQ Volunteer Programs in Brazil:
- Sports Program: Sports provide a recreational outlet to youth from low-income backgrounds. As a volunteer in IVHQ's sports program, you will have the opportunity to coach enthusiastic children on a variety of sports, including football, basketball and volleyball.
- Working with Children: Work with children on a variety of education and environmental sustainability programs.
- Carnaval Program: Help locals prepare for Brazil's biggest party of the year, the Carnaval!
- Teaching English: Help increase English literacy amongst students eager to learn!
- Community Development: Work on development projects that promote environmental sustainability, healthcare awareness, and NGO development.
- Building Homes: Assist in the expansion of homes in poor communities, as well as the construction of new homes.
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I volunteered with Iko Poran's Carnaval Prep Program, which was a really great time. I helped a samba school produce their costumes and other decorations for their floats. It consisted of a lot of cutting and glue-gunning which isn't the most fun, but with that came great social interaction with my fellow co-workers, who were all locals. We taught each other phrases, exchanged music, and shared laughs. If you are planning to do this program, I would suggest you do it only if you are staying for Carnival. That way, you actually see your work come to life.
Iko Poran's volunteer house was really nice too. It was big so there were so many people to get to know -- giving you ample opportunity to bond and build lasting connections. The Portuguese classes were helpful, however, if you're on a budget and feel conflicted about taking them, I'd suggest using the money for something else.
All in all, the program is awesome and I suggest it to anyone and everyone. The program coordinator is super down-to-earth and provides a great rundown of what to expect from the program/culture/country.
The only problem I had was leaving.
IVHQ in Rio is a very unique experience. You will not only get to see the favelas in a personal sense, but you will also get to have a lot of fun. The volunteer house community is close and going out in Lapa, or Ipanema, or whereever is common. Rio isnt the safest of cities, but the staff will help you to stay safe with some good advice.