Volunteer at summer schools in Brazil 🇧🇷 and experience an unforgettable journey surrounded by samba rhythms and stunning beaches! 🌴
Hi! I’m Emil Labas (23 years old) from Palestinian communities inside the Green Line. For the past year and a half, I’ve been traveling the world through volunteering and have gained amazing experience from different programs.
Today, I’m here to tell you about an incredible adventure in Brazil! ☀️
Imagine living in a guesthouse in a vibrant Brazilian neighborhood, just minutes away from the beach, surrounded by volunteers from around the world.
Every day, you wake up to the sounds of Brazilian life, have breakfast, walk to the beach, or visit stunning waterfalls. In the afternoon, you dedicate 3 light hours to volunteering—teaching English or playing football ⚽ with local kids.
And at night? You enjoy lively samba parties 🕺 you’ll never forget!
⭐ About the Program – Please Read
Teaching English
2 to 3 hours per day (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Teach basic English: numbers, letters, simple conversations
Requires intermediate-level English
Volunteering takes place in 3 local favelas; transportation is provided by the program
Football Coaching
Coach and guide kids and youth from the neighborhood
Encourage sportsmanship and energy ⚽
Shared housing with volunteers from around the world
Open-access kitchen
Yoga classes and daily activities
Nearby hiking trails and waterfalls
Breathtaking beaches just minutes away
Waterfalls and scenic landscapes
Energetic samba nights full of life
The volunteering location is in Vidigal, a vibrant favela (community) in Rio de Janeiro, overlooking the ocean and full of energy and community spirit.
You can fly into either of Rio’s main airports:
Galeão International Airport (GIG)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Both airports serve the same city. Choose the most convenient or affordable one.
Once you arrive, download and register on the Uber app.
Use Uber or a taxi to reach:
Praça do Vidigal
(This is the main square at the entrance of the favela and the meetup point)
From Praça do Vidigal, the local hosts/team will greet you and guide you to your guesthouse.
• No need to pre-book internal transportation—Uber and taxis are easy to use from the airport
• Make sure you have internet or a local SIM/eSIM active so you can request rides
• After registration, you’ll receive all the detailed info from us and your host. We’ll stay in close contact to ensure smooth arrival
Click the booking button and enter your basic information. After registration, you will be redirected to the payment page
You will be redirected to the deposit payment page. A payment link will also be automatically sent to your email
After paying the deposit, the program leader will contact you to complete the remaining details such as flight booking and additional information related to the program
After paying the deposit, you will be contacted to complete the remaining details and pay the remaining amount before the trip
In this type of travel, you’ll head out alone from your home country without a group or a team leader — but it won’t be a lonely trip. Instead, it’s a rich and vibrant experience surrounded by volunteers from all over the world.
🔹 You’re not alone out there!
Although you’ll begin the journey on your own, you’ll join a group of volunteers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. You’ll live, work, and learn with people who share your passion for personal growth and positive impact.
🔹 The ideal duration? At least two weeks
Participation length varies by program, but it typically requires a minimum of two weeks. The longer you stay, the deeper and more transformative the experience becomes on a personal level.
🔹 An experience that will change your life
We believe this kind of journey is one of the most powerful ways to invest in yourself, face your fears, and break away from societal routine. That’s why we wholeheartedly encourage you to take the leap — your life before and after the experience will never be the same.
🔹 We’re more than just a travel platform
From the moment you sign up to the moment you return, we’re with you every step of the way: offering emotional and logistical support, preparing and guiding you throughout your entire journey.
💡 Important note:
If you’re feeling hesitant or afraid to take this step, you’re welcome to join a personal, motivational workshop led by project founder Yazan Badarna — specially designed to help you overcome fear and doubt and take that first step.
✨ Thousands have gone before you
Hundreds of people have already taken part in this journey with HomeAwe — and each one returned with a unique story, a stronger heart, and a renewed outlook on life.