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Volunteer in Brazil

Envision yourself in a country of soaring architectural feats, exciting nightlife and unbelievable landscapes. The sounds of Carnival, six days of music, food and dancing, or the deafening cheers from Marcena Stadium (home of the 2014 World Cup), echo in your ears. Where are you? Brazil, of course! No other place blends outdoor adventure – from deserts to rainforests – with a backdrop of such great diversity quite like Brazil. Volunteers enjoy trying local dishes, Amazonian fruit like the açaí, and getting to know the languages and people of Brazil, one of the largest and most populous countries in South America and the world.

United Planet also offers long-term (6 month and one year) volunteer programs in Brazil. Learn more about all of our volunteer programs in Latin and South America.

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Volunteer Opportunities in Brazil

Happy Youth Community Association

help organize activities for children at this safe facility created to give more structure to children (ages 6-15) of low-income families.

Cazemiro Foundation

join this YMCA organization for human, cultural, and social development of youth and families.

Casa Madre Home

help children (ages 5-15) from the local community to develop skills, knowledge, and values that will guide their lives away from the poverty they’ve known.

SJC Care Center

offer homework support, recreational activities, and more to children (ages 6-14) or contribute time to future-oriented programs for those 12-18.

Angels Integration

promote pedagogical and recreational activities for children (ages 0-15).

Sao Joa Elementary School

educate children with mental and physical disabilities at this residential facility.

VP Environmental Education Center

support an organization of women for environmental sustainability through programs that foster community spirit.

Clinic of Hope

assist children (ages 0-15) in all aspects of their life at this child care center while they await adoption.

City Council Center

understand the social needs of the community that the council focuses on to better those disadvantaged.

Youth Voice Social Center

offer social and cultural integration into a marginalized community of youth.

Discover

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.

Learn

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.

Challenge

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.

Quest Fees and Details

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.

Included in Your Quest Fee

Pre-departure preparation
Food and lodging in your host country
Airport transfers
Emergency medical insurance
Online pre-departure training with our Boston staff
In-country orientation upon arrival and ongoing support and supervision throughout your Quest
20-40 hrs of service per week
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Transportation and Flights

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).

Quest Fee & Payment Plan


4 Weeks	5 Weeks	6 Weeks	7 Weeks	8 Weeks	9 Weeks	10 Weeks	11 Weeks	12 Weeks
$1140	$1350	$1595	$1810	$2025	$2265	$2475	$2690	$2905

About Our Quest Fee

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.