Brazil
Rio placements in teaching and community sport.
Ways to get involved in Brazil
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Brazil
Brazil is a smaller slate of placements, but a distinctive one. Rio de Janeiro work centers on English teaching and community sport programs in neighborhoods where those programs are a genuine pathway for young people. Portuguese is the working language and you'll pick up more of it than you expect. Alumni who coached, ran after-school programs, or worked in youth development will find the closest match. Stays run from two weeks up to several months, so it fits either a short trip or a longer award-funded stretch.
- English teaching and community sport in Rio
- Portuguese language immersion
- Good match for youth development backgrounds
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Brazil
These are our partners' published fees for Brazil, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Brazil
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Rio de Janeiro · International Volunteer HQfrom $1,099 for 2 weeks, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $770 | $1,099 | $79 |
| 3 weeks | $945 | $1,274 | $61 |
| 4 weeks | $1,120 | $1,449 | $52 |
| 5 weeks | $1,295 | $1,624 | $46 |
| 6 weeks | $1,380 | $1,709 | $41 |
| 8 weeks | $1,730 | $2,059 | $37 |
| 10 weeks | $2,080 | $2,409 | $34 |
| 12 weeks | $2,430 | $2,759 | $33 |
| 16 weeks | $3,130 | $3,459 | $31 |
| 20 weeks | $3,830 | $4,159 | $30 |
| 24 weeks | $4,530 | $4,859 | $29 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Breakfast
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Brazil numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Brazil
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Brazil?
- Yes. Placements in Brazil run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Brazil?
- 2-24 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Brazil?
- We list 5 placements in Brazil, spanning Arts, Media & Culture, Community Development, Education & Youth, Sports & Recreation.
Get the details for Brazil
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Brazil, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.