Sports Assistant for Children and Adults

location
2 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Here you can help with 14 sports like Football, Futsal, Swimming, Aqua Aerobics among others for children and adults. More details in the program description :)

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 (local person) is raised to be a fan of one of these teams since birth. In the favelas, ...

About the program

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 (local person) is raised to be a fan of one of these teams since birth. In the favelas, 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 stretching, functional training, yoga, pilates, swimming, aqua aerobics, ballroom dance, zumba dance, aqua zumba, skateboarding, basketball, judo, football and futsal, this is your program! Bring your swim cap and one-piece garment (bathing suit / speedo) if you want to join 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

 

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.

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.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Education Requirements

at High School Education level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

If you have any previous experience with any sports please let us know.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 18:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by JIVE

  • 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 for those volunteers wishing to stay with us during high season periods such as Carnival or Rock in Rio Festival. Carnival festival usually takes place in February or the beginning of March and the extra fee is US$500 on top of the regular program fee. Rock in Rio Festival takes place in September every even year and the extra fee is US$350 on top of the regular program fee. 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. 

Airport Pickup at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

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.

Accommodation

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.


Food & Beverages

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. 

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Brazil. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Brazil you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Brazil. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This program is available every first and third Monday of every month with some exceptions: 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 and during the Rock in Rio Festival, in September, every 2 even years.

Please get in touch for further information.


Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 973€
3 weeks 1,122€
4 weeks 1,277€
5 weeks 1,554€
6 weeks 1,576€
7 weeks 1,736€
8 weeks 1,895€
9 weeks 2,045€
10 weeks 2,190€
11 weeks 2,344€
12 weeks 2,494€
13 weeks 2,643€
14 weeks 2,793€
15 weeks 2,953€
16 weeks 3,102€
17 weeks 3,257€
18 weeks 3,412€
19 weeks 3,561€
20 weeks 3,711€
21 weeks 3,870€
22 weeks 4,020€
23 weeks 4,170€
24 weeks (max. stay) 4,329€
Average fees 333€/week

Program fees

333€ per week 2 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with JIVE during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

JIVE

Good 4.2 rating (10 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2014

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Viviana

Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

About the project

JIVE is a locally run volunteer-tourism organization that brings travelers from all over the world to work together with a multitude of social projects.

Meet your organization

Our Name

Jacarandá International Volunteering Experience, or simply JIVE, was inspired by the Jacarandá tree which is solid and versatile, showing that even though JIVE was founded by foreigners, our roots are here in Brazil. We want to improve the conditions for the locals by giving them a global perspective since we chose to make Rio de Janeiro our home.

Our Values

Strive for Excellence

We are dedicated to providing our volunteers and local partners with the highest quality of support and services. 

Respect and Integrity

We aim to be transparent, flexible, friendly, and treat every one and every situation with outmost respect. 

Engage through Immersion

We believe in helping where help is most needed and take an integrative approach by involving our partners in identifying and implementing projects with the most impact for the community. 

Our Mission

To help advance human potential and promote equality by crossing boundaries and brining people together from all over the world to work side-by-side in local communities while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding.

WHY JIVE?

Wondering why you should choose JIVE over other Volunteer programs is a totally relevant questions, so let us answer that for you! 

Here at JIVE we pride ourselves on being a locally based sustainable organization that strives to provide positive global impact through individual action. We aim to provide you with the support you need to successfully help the vulnerable communities in Rio de Janeiro, while learning about the city and culture during your time here.

JIVE was founded by two foreigners who have experience as former volunteers. With this former experience we are able to provide you with the necessary support and empathy when dealing with the complexities of life outside of your comfort zone.

At JIVE we aim to give our volunteers total flexibility when choosing the duration of their stay and which programs they wish to choose. From teaching English to Community Development, you will be able to find your niche when volunteering. We encourage you to bring your own ideas and passion from home in order to fully participate in these programs!

A unique aspect of JIVE is our partnership with a local Portuguese language school. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these courses so that you are better able to communicate with locals and experience the diverse culture of the city.

At JIVE we pride ourselves on having a sustainable model for all of our projects. This means that we make every effort to avoid leaving a negative environmental or social impact in the communities we are working in. Rather, we strive to bring our own resources to the projects instead of exploiting these vulnerable communities.

Connecting with other JIVErs is a big part of your experience. You will be living and working side by side with your fellow volunteers and the bonds you will create will help you to bring your best to these communities, and, will hopefully last a lifetime!

Throughout your time with JIVE we urge you to bring an open heart and mind with you. While it isn't a tangible thing you pack in your suitcase, it is essential to bring with you, so that you may make connections both with your fellow volunteers, the locals, the people you're striving to help, and the city itself!

10 reviews · rating4.2

Adrian Kian Renken rating4.8

2024 at Sports Assistant for Children and Adults

Ich habe das Sports volunteering gemacht, es gibt viele verschiedene Sportarten, ich habe nur Fußball und Baskteball gemacht. Es ist wirklich für jeden zu empfehlen, Rio als Stadt, das Hostel, das Volunteering war perfekt. ..
Antonio Dakovic rating3.4

2023 at Sports Assistant for Children and Adults

First of all, I would like to mention that the reception went very well. You get an information sheet with all the important information at the airport from the pick-up transfer, which helped me personally a lot! Vivian, my coordinator, also did a fantastic job! A very cheerful, likeable person who ...
Jonathan Hertlein rating1

2023 at Sports Assistant for Children and Adults

I was on this sports program for 5 months, but focused mostly on soccer. I will honestly tell you about my experience. Of course it could have been or will be different for you. First of all about the accommodation. It is a pretty good hostel for the conditions of Rio. However, it is important to ...
Daniel Pfitzer rating4.8

2019 at Sports Assistant for Children and Adults

I had an amazing time in Rio. The Organisation was perfect and you always have a contact person who supports you in your daily life. I felt very safe during the whole time and I have met amazing people. Jive tries to meet everyone's needs and is very flexible in terms of changing the project or ...
If I had the courage to travel to Brazil alone to volunteer anyone can do it! I was scared, nervous and anxious! and actually asked myself in the taxi to the host house 'what on earth am I doing here' but I had the biggest smile on my face!. Then you meet the amazingly beautiful people you will live ...
Rea Plachoura rating5

2024 at Working with Children

It is often hard to imagine that things will turn out perfect, however this experience was just that. Perfect. Vivi, the coordinator puts her heart and soul into the placements and her volunteers which results in the most pleasant, meaningful and fun volunteering trip. Right after the first day ...

Location

Americas > South America > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro

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