Teach at our School & Gain a TEFL Certificate (Optional)

Belgium

5

I loved this trip so much! I got really attached to the people who lived and worked with me. The work schedule is great, and the job is both interesting and fun! On top of teaching English to the kids, you also learn Portuguese in return. I highly recommend going a thousand times over!

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

Staying at the hostel was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. Teaching english was not only fun and enjoyable, but also a wonderful way to connect with local life and meet people from the community. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and friendly, making it easy to form meaningful connections both with the locals and with fellow volunteers and team members involved in the project. And all of this takes place in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

about 1 month ago

Italy

5

Mind blowing experience! I had an amazing time at the hostel: Lydia, Victor, Larry and James and the whole team the hostel welcomed me since the very first minute and helped me to understand and get used to the local culture, always feeling safe and secure! Vidigal is safe, and the experience with the kids is amazing! Also you have the possibility to connect with international travelers and do something with them in the free time, building a second family here in Brazil! Totally would recommend! Hope to come back soon :)

about 2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Absolutely loved my time at the hostel! The team was incredibly loving and friendly, and I truly felt that we were making a positive social impact by teaching English. Staying in Vidigal was a beautiful way to experience the local culture (it was very safe) and I wouldn't have traded it for anywhere else! There actually weren't too many volunteer hours, and I would've been happy to contribute even more. I can't wait to come back one day — thank you for such a meaningful and unforgettable experience!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

One of the best experiences of my life. Everyone in the program were amazing.

4 months ago

Peru

5

Volunteering at the hostel has been one of the most life-changing experiences ever. It's not just about sharing time with the children and adults in our classes in Vidigal, it's about the deep connection that forms with the group of volunteers who keep this project alive. Even though I've been to Rio several times, this was the first time I truly felt immersed in the local culture. Vidigal is a vibrant and safe place. I felt right at home from the very beginning. I'm deeply grateful to everyone involved in the hostel. I recommend this experience and truly hope to come back soon 🩷

4 months ago

Germany

5

Spending a month in Rio at the hostel was truly one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and part of a big family. You get the chance to meet incredible people not only in the classes but also at the hostel and it was so rewarding to work with the kids through the week. I couldn't recommend the hostel more. I left with great memories, new friends, and I hope I will come back soon🫶🏽

4 months ago

France

5

Volunteering at the hostel felt like joining a big family. The schedule is very chill and very flexible too. Vidigal is a safe place with a truly welcoming and vibrant community. The lesson plans are very open and we all had the freedom to create our own if we wanted to. Teaching here was an experience I'll never forget thanks to Alice, Lydia, James and Victor I truly hope I'll get to come back ❤️

4 months ago

United States

5

This experience was truly life changing and I'm so grateful to have been part of this project. Each host took the time to make sure I was comfortable and provided all the tools I needed to enjoy my stay. I can't recommend this experience enough and hope to come back again soon <3 :)

5 months ago

Italy

5

I spent two incredible months in this project, and I can say without a doubt that it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Thanks to this opportunity I got to experience Rio in a truly authentic and unique way, discovering the vibrant and welcoming heart of Vidigal and finding a home away from home in the hostel. The teaching was flexible and really gave me a lot: seeing both children and adults engaged, proud of their progress, and being able to truly connect with them is something I will always carry with me. A huge thank you to Victor, Lydia, James and Larry :)

6 months ago

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