Prepare to understand all the aspects that make Brazil unique. A vast country which shares borders with every South American country except Ecuador, Chile, and one French territory; it is also the only country in South America which speaks Portuguese as its national language. All these and so many other distinctions characterize the diverse country.
The wealthiest of Brazil have access to almost half the country’s income. Leaving the poorest to receive only about one percent of that income. The bleak contrast is visibly noticeable through the slums within the metropolitan area, known as favelas.
Brazil is made up of 26 Federal States and is more populous as you move south through the country. This is because Northern Brazil is comprised of mostly rainforest and quite uninhabited, but southeastern Brazil is crowded with major cities like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.
Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Brazil. However, we arrange all ground transportation to and from the airport in Brazil and will ensure that you arrive safely. Volunteers should arrive before 11 pm and ready to begin the first Monday of every month (March to December).
4 Weeks | 5 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 7 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 9 Weeks | 10 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
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$1140 | $1350 | $1595 | $1810 | $2025 | $2265 | $2475 | $2690 | $2905 |
We want you to succeed. That means having in place the support our volunteers need. We don’t just drop you in country and hope for the best. We provide training before you leave … language exposure … 24/7 in-country support … support for your host family … accommodations, meals and airport transportation … activities and excursions. The whole idea is to make the experience successful and productive for you and the host community, and we have found that these things are crucial. Remember that we are a non-profit, mission-driven organization – we wouldn’t spend money on something that wasn’t important.
*Payment Plan Details: A $300 deposit is due at the time of your enrollment to lock in your spot in our program. After your confirmation in a program, you can choose to pay the Quest Fee all at once or in installments. The total Quest Fee is due 4 weeks before your departure date.
United Planet is an international non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. We connect people who want to make a difference in communities across the world through overseas volunteer travel programs, global virtual internships & volunteering, and project-based virtual exchange programs. With opportunities in more than 40 countries, you will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse yourself in a culture outside your comfort zone. For many, volunteering abroad is the most fulfilling experience of their lives!
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