Work with the Community in Action team to design and implement your next group volunteer project in one of Rio’s favelas! We are only offering group volunteer opportunities — no individual project opportunities are available at this time.
We have welcomed many volunteer groups throughout the years and always enjoy establishing new partnerships. We have worked with smaller groups of 5 or 10 and larger groups of 50 volunteers. Our Group Service projects can be customized based on your group’s interests and abilities. We work with each partner on a case-by-case basis to tailor social outreach initiatives based on specific objectives, always focusing on multiple simultaneous activities. This option is ideal for groups interested in team-building and/or groups with the strong desire to support grassroots community development programs.
Whether you are a youth leadership program, a purposeful travel organization, or a group of family and friends, participating in a social development project provides a valuable team building experience while supporting a local community. Prices vary depending on number of participants and volunteering days. If you are interested in sending a group of volunteers to Rio, please contact us at: volunteer@communityinaction.org
Our comprehensive volunteer package provides:
- Pre-departure support services
- Agenda planning
- Logistics support upon arrival (local travel support)
- Portuguese translation support
- First day orientation, tour, and cultural integration sessions
- Introduction to community partners and stakeholders
- Project planning and placement services
- Administrative support during entire time in Rio
- Emergency support
- Material costs for projects in partner NGOs and schools
- Lunch (optional)
- Lodging arrangements (optional)
- Transportation arrangements (optional)
Project Examples
- Building and reforming houses, community centers, or community spaces
- Painting art murals
- Building playgrounds
- Building and improving an urban garden
- Participating in youth sports programs
- Teaching classes such as English
- Offering child-care and youth programming support
Unique projects are tailored for each group based on objectives and community needs.
Time
Minimum one full-day (typically 10am-4pm)
Location
Favelas in Rio’s South Zone (Zona Sul) and North Zone (Zona Norte): Ex. Rocinha, Pavão-Pavãozinho, Vidigal, Complexo do Alemão, Manguinhos, Providência.
Price
Available upon request
Group Feedback
“Our organization (Global Leadership Adventures) looks for in-country coordinating organizations and staff that provide positive learning and cross-culture experiences in a safe, inclusive environment. Our students rated the [Community in Action] team in this year’s Rio volunteer experience very high. The students felt so supported and appreciated by the Community in Action staff – a job very well done! They also had an overall great experience, rating their volunteer program as “excellent,” which is amazing [feedback to receive for our group volunteer excursions]!!! Community in Action is one of our favorite local partners to work with and we look forward to a continued partnership.” – Juan Carlos Soriano – Regional Manager of South America, Global Leadership Adventures
“Thank you Community in Action for accommodating our tight timelines and hectic schedule! We were so lucky to be able to spend a brief time with your team and the kids in the favela. The entire Nike group truly enjoyed this unique experience… we just wish we had more time. Keep up the fantastic work that you’re doing in Rio!” (Marissa Kuenzi, Nike Soccer Event Coordinator)
“You guys were so amazing! We never felt unsafe, we always felt taken care of, you always made sure to help us, even when you weren’t with us. It was just such an amazing experience overall and we look forward to staying in touch!” (Arnelle Lozada, Founder – GoodTravels)