Carnival Assistant
Coordinator | Viviana
Coordinator | Viviana
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Highlights
Experience making part of this amazing event that calls everyone's attention around the world!
The Carnaval project enables volunteers to join the preparations and embrace the hard work involved in getting ready for one of biggest parties on earth!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Carnaval is an event that breaks all economic and social boundaries – a love and passion for Samba makes everyone equal. Samba schools competing in Carnaval have a full year of intense work to prepare the many costumes, floats, music and dances for the celebration.
This project is well suited to creative volunteers with a flair for decoration and craft, as you will be helping some of the leading Samba schools in the creation of costumes and floats. Samba schools are born from the local favelas (urban slums) and most of the schools take their names from the community they represent. Each school unifies and proudly represents people from that community and all Cariocas (Rio-born Brazilians) also have their favorite school.
You do not need to have any experience in costume or stage design, just a willingness to work hard at sewing, cutting, pasting and other craft-oriented tasks to help out with the costume and float design.
While volunteers are hard at work, they can also engage in Portuguese and English language exchange with fellow workers.
Please, be aware that this year the Carnival Parade has exceptionally been postponed due to the Pandemic so you will be able to enjoy the party from April 20th to the 25th, 2022. If you choose to stay with during those dates, the accommodation surcharge will be charged to cover the hostel fees for the festive season. Participation in the actual parade is not included in the project, however volunteers may come across this opportunity at an additional cost by arranging this independently once in-country. This project is available between October and February each year.
Typical day
7:30-8:00AM - Breakfast
9:00 - Arrival at project
13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - Return from lunch break
16:00 - Leave to go back to our accommodation
Free-time activities
Volunteers can enjoy a wide range of activities in the city or even a few hours away. Usually volunteers go on trips together to famous places like Ilha Grande, Petrópolis, Paraty, Búzios and Trindade.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (fluently)
required
at High school education level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We need motivated, loving and caring volunteers.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from
09:00
- 16:00
What's Included
-One Transfer (from airport to the hostel)
-Accommodation.
-Breakfast.
-Full support of local coordinators (24/7 support in case of emergencies).
Safety Orientation.
-Orientation.
-Project placement.
-Donation to the project.
**Please be aware that there is an extra fee of US$350 for those volunteers wishing to stay with us during New year's eve and/or Carnival. Carnival festival usually takes place in February or the beginning of March BUT THIS YEAR IT HAS BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY POSTPONED TO APRIL (20th TO 25th, 2022) DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. Please get in touch if you are unsure about the dates for Carnival. It is also important to remember that during Carnival, all placements will close and no volunteer will be working during this week.
Please, let us know your flight information (arrival date, time, flight number and airport). All volunteers may arrive at Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU). For those volunteers arriving by land, we do not offer a pick up, but rather offer a drop off from our accommodation to the airport at the end of their program.
DISCOVERY HOSTEL
Is located in Gloria, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro! Glória is a neighborhood of the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Located in the border area with the Central Zone and considered as the "first" neighborhood of the South Zone.
It is borders the neighborhoods of Lapa, Flamengo, Catete and Santa Teresa. Gloria is served by the Glória subway station, as well as being on the route of dozens of bus lines that run to all regions of Rio.
There are some of the city's main sights, such as: Flamengo Park (part), Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro and Marina da Glória that is a popular statrting point for boat tours.
This is a place that youou get the feeling that you are in a small town with a bohemian and alternative vibe! ;)
The services at the accommodation:
• Breakfast
• Sheets / Linens
• Kitchen and dining room for you to use anytime you want.
• Shared bedrooms with bunkbeds, lockers, a suitcase seller, frigobar and a fan or air conditioning.
• WIFI in all environments
• Spacious living rooms
• Computers for common use
• There are no laundry facilities at the hostel but you can take their clothes to a local laundromat.
Please bear in mind that:
* Bring your oun towels or you can rent them there for R$5,00 each. Also bring your oun locks to use in the lockers.
Breakfast is served everyday and includes: bread, butter, Brazilian cheese, juices, coffee, tea. There is also a kitchen for the volunteers use free rein to cook any other meals.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Brazil provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This program is available every first and third Monday of the months of November and January and the 1st start date of December and February. In December and during the Carnaval week, 3 weeks is the minimum period required, due to the festive seasons.
Also be aware that there is a surcharge during these two periods. We will increase a one-off surcharge of US$350 to cover the increase in the cost of accommodation and living Brazil during these seasons.
Please get in touch for further information.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 24 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$975
3 weeks
$1,125
4 weeks
$1,280
5 weeks
$1,558
6 weeks
$1,580
7 weeks
$1,740
8 weeks
$1,900
9 weeks
$2,050
10 weeks
$2,195
11 weeks
$2,350
12 weeks
$2,500
13 weeks
$2,650
14 weeks
$2,800
15 weeks
$2,960
16 weeks
$3,110
17 weeks
$3,265
18 weeks
$3,420
19 weeks
$3,570
20 weeks
$3,720
21 weeks
$3,880
22 weeks
$4,030
23 weeks
$4,180
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,340
Average fees
$334
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
JIVE
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Carnival Assistant
The Carnaval project enables volunteers to join the preparations and embrace the hard work involved in getting ready for one of biggest parties on earth!
$334/week
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