Volunteer in Sports Development in Brazil

I really loved my time as a volunteer in Brazil. I got to help out in a summer camp with wonderful kids, ages ranging from 5-13. I got to experience what it was like to live as a local and try their cultural food. My free time in the weekend was well spent exploring the area as well as learning more about the culture and their language. I will never forget my days in Brazil, it’s definitely an experience I will remember forever. They have many programs to choose from and many countries to go to...

Where to start? My experience in Brazil was amazing! The people, the food, the environment, it was all great. Getting into the country I was a little nervous because hearing about Brazil at the time I went, which was when the zika virus was starting to boil up and become big; but being there I actually rarely got bit by mosquitoes and the need to bring 2 bottles of spray was not necessary. People blew up that we were going to get sick and ill but, in reality, nothing happened to any of us, which...

I stayed in Rio in jan/feb 2016. And I absolutely loved every single thing about it. The application process was really simple and I am glad IVHQ's program coordinator takes the time to answer all your questions personally in an e-mail (way to go!!). I lived with different volunteers from all over the world in a house, we shared a room with 4 girls and it was the best thing ever. I mad a lot of new friends and I am currently planning on coming back! As for volunteering.. I absolutely loved ...