Social Project Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4.5
(2 reviews)2

House help in family home

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Expand your social consciousness
A traveler felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Immerse yourself in the local culture
A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

15h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

4

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Help with basic cleaning, household chores and some kitchen tasks including chopping vegetables and washing dishes in a family home (not hostel) ...very easy going environment leaving lots of free time. Monday/wednesday and friday mornings ...3 days per week 15 hours. Minimum stay 4 weeks but looking for longer term commitment. Travel involved from Cosme velho to the place where you will be helping in Copacabana (paid by us).

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner Portuguese
  • Over 19 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Social Project

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Meeting locals
  • 1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production
Noémie

France

4

Paul and his family are very kind! They have a big project with their house, it will be a beautiful place for sure. At the moment, you'll live in the middle of the construction work, of course, but it's going better with time ! (You'll have access to a kitchen for the volunteers now I think) The only thing that I can "complain" about, is that I had to pay for oil and toilet paper (my choice, to share with others). I would have loved to work by pair, to not be alone during work hours and enjoy more my time. If you are used and equipped for construction work, Go !

12 months ago

Javier

Argentina

5

My experience at the manor house was very special. From the very first moment I could feel that it is a different project, with a lot of history and with enormous potential.

I had the opportunity to participate in various restoration and maintenance tasks, contributing my knowledge and also learning during the process. Beyond the work, I really enjoyed the companionship, the people I met, and being part of, even if only for a while, a project that is growing and taking shape.

I carry with me good memories, new learnings, and the satisfaction of having left a small contribution and

27 days ago

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Hosted by Elisangela

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