Sports Assistant for Children and Adults
Coordinator | Viviana
Coordinator | Viviana
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Here you can help with 13 sports like Football, Futsal, Swimming, Aqua Aerobics among others for children and adults. More details in the program description :)
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Football (soccer) is Brazil's passion! Almost everyday there is a football match somewhere, professional or amateur. In Rio there are four important teams: Botafogo, Fluminense, Vasco and Flamengo. The carioca is raised to be a fan of one of these teams since birth. In the communities, it is every boy's dream to become a pro-player and leave behind their current poverty stricken life.
Sports play a great deal of importance because they help children think constructively and learn to collaborate with others in a team environment and not solely as an individual.
If you are into enjoying the Brazilian soul while experiencing diverse activities like gimnastics, stretching, functional training, yoga, pilates, swimming, aqua aerobics, Zumba dance, skateboarding, basketball, judo, jiu-jitsu, football and futsal, this is your program! Bring your swim cap and one-piece garment (bathing suit / speedo) if you want to joint the swimming activities!
We work in a central area.
Please be aware that this program goes on a festive break between the second half of December to the end of January.
Typical day
08:30 - 10:30am: Breakfast
07:00am - 8:00pm: You may choose either one or several activities among 13 different sports. We will discuss this when you are here.
12:00am - 1:00pm: Lunch time
Free-time activities
All free time activies are organized by the volunteers. Hiking and hang gliding tend to be the most popular but there is also water sports like paddling and surfing that can be done too.
Water Sports
Concert/
Music
Music
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
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.
If you have any previous experience with any sports please let us know.
Your helping hand will be required on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
07:00
- 18:00
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$300 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 starting point for boat tours.
This is a place that you 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 e 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:
*Please 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 every month with exceptions: it will be closed the 1st start date of September (Monday 5th) until Sunday 18th. On top of that, we always close the 2nd start date of every month of December -when we only work the two first weeks of the month due to the festive season-, also the 1st start date of January -when we only work the two second weeks of the month due to the festive season- and during the Carnaval week -when 3 weeks is the minimum period required-.
Also there is a surcharge during the Carnaval week.
Please get in touch for further information.
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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Sports Assistant for Children and Adults
Here you can help with 13 sports like Football, Futsal, Swimming, Aqua Aerobics among others for children and adults. More details in the program description :)
$334/week
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