Getting to know the locals while volunteering at a daycare centre in a Rio de Janeiro favela.
If you're looking for a life-changing experience then volunteering in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro while enjoying the sites and sounds of Brazil is right for you. Spend the weekdays assisting in a community-run daycare that provides support to over 50 children and spend your weekends touring Rio and the mighty Iguassu Falls.
What's Included
- 10 days hands-on volunteer project at a daycare centre in a Rio de Janeiro favela, Portuguese Lessons.
- 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches (mondays-fridays only) (Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.)
- Hotel (4 nt), multi-share dorms in the favela (9 nts)
- Public bus, taxis.
- Local representative in Rio, project co-ordinator.
Add to your Experience
To add to your experience, this trip easily combines with other G Adventures tours in Brazil including Wonders of Brazil, trip code SZWB
Places Visited
- Brazil
Day 1 Rio de Janeiro
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-12 Favela Roupa Suja (9B,9L)
Volunteer at a community-run day care centre in one of Brazil's largest favelas, where over 50 children are provided with a loving atmosphere to learn and grow, complete with games and educational activities, nutritious meals and health care. Return to the hotel in Copacabana for the weekend on the night of day 6, returning to the favela on the evening of day 8. Portuguese lessons are included on Saturday to help better connect with project staff and children and locals during your stay (2 hours).
Day 13 Rio de Janeiro (B,L)
One last day of volunteering in the favela before transferring to a hotel for the night.
Day 14 Rio de Janeiro
Depart at any time.
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