Embrace the passion and colour of Brazil, when you visit this country of heartbreaking beauty and exotic wildlife. Relax on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro where locals and tourists alike bathe and surf in the warm waters and soak up the scintillating night life. Brazil is without a doubt one of the most bewitching destinations for those on a gap year or year out; it provides vibrant culture with great opportunities to assist worthwhile community development and conservation programmes.
Brazil's favelas are home to thousands of underprivileged children threatened by poverty and inequality. With little hope of education or help, children grow up resorting to crime or through selling cheap goods on the street to survive. As a Frontier volunteer you will bring much-needed help to these communities, teaching and helping with development projects and community outreach.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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Make lifelong friendships
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Give hope to the children of the favelas
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Explore this South American jewel
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum age 18 years
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Basic Portuguese recommended
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Location |
Brazil |
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Activities |
Teach basic English
Community projects
Cultural tours with the children
Garbage campaigns
Educational talks
Park conservation
General maintenance |
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Transport |
Pick-up from the airport
Volunteers must find their way to the project site |
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Accommodation |
Volunteer guesthouse |
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Before you go |
Pre-departure support
Travel & medical advice & documentation
Equipment advice
Discounted medical kit
Free Frontier t-shirt
UK TEFL training and certification |
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In-country |
Accommodation
Local orientation and training
Airport pick-up
In-country emergency support
24-hour international HQ backup |
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO?
The Frontier-Brazil Teaching & Community Project aims to shelter and protect vulnerable children and adolescents, giving priority to their education and improving their employment potential as well as possibly helping them prepare for reintegration into a family situation. It also aims to develop projects related to education, health, sports, and culture and leisure pursuits.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
This fantastic project gives you a great opportunity to work with some of the most disadvantaged young people in Rio and really make a difference. You will have a chance to teach basic English skills to students at a variety of levels and ages, in informal settings such as community centres or small schools. As well as this you may be able to get involved in other community projects such as recreational activities with kids and young people, cultural tours with the children, garbage campaigns, educational talks about varied themes, park conservation, maintenance, STD and AIDS prevention and education, or any other activity that fulfils the local organisation's goals depending on which projects are in need at the time of your visit.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?
You'll fly to Rio de Janeiro, where you'll be picked up by a friendly member of the in-country staff and transported to your accommodation. You will receive orientation and local information in your first few days before starting the project.
WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?
You will be accommodated in one of a number of volunteer guesthouses located close to the project's main office. Sharing a room with other volunteers, students or travellers you will have access to a kitchen, bathroom, and living area. A laundry service is also available.
WHAT WILL I BE EATING?
A great aspect of this amazing project is that it is self-catering. This is a fun element of travelling away from home and a good opportunity to bond with your fellow travellers. You may also wish to explore local restaurants and market stalls. The locals tend to eat late so head out for an evening meal after 9pm if you want to avoid the tourists! Your accommodation has a kitchen with cookers, food lockers and refrigerators and there is a 24-hour grocery store one block from the accommodation in Rio. About $50 per week should be sufficient for basic diets but make sure you take a bit extra for treats and luxuries!
HOW WILL I GET TO WORK?
Transport to and from the project sites is not included but the cost is minimal.
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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
A range of adventure and cultural activities like visits to central Rio and to surrounding beaches are available. Ask your local project staff to recommend local providers.
