Morrinho Project: Martina 3 weeks volunteering in Rio
I spent 3 weeks in Rio volunteering for project Morrinho with Iko Poran last january. It was an amazing experience. The project I worked in was very interesting, and I got to know really nice locals and the way they lived in the favela (that has an amazing view of Rio by the way!). All the volunteers stayed at Felipe’s beautiful house, which was so comfortable and we had a beautiful terrace to get together, have dinner or a few drinks in. Rio de Janeiro is such a vibrant, beautiful and fun city to visit and it’s even better to get to know it with amazing people like the friends I made in the volunteer house.
3 weeks went by too fast…
The 3 weeks went by too fast, I wish I could have stayed more time. If you have the time and can afford it, I recommend staying at least 5-6 weeks. I made really good friends there that I really miss and I hope I can go back soon to visit them! I’m definitely considering volunteering for Iko Poran again whenever I have the chance.
- Martina, 20 years old, from Montevideu
Find out more about volunteering in Rio de Janeiro
Visit our page with all the projects to volunteer in Brazil.
See also the site of Morrinho Project
Read more testimonials from our volunteers in Rio de Janeiro:
Teaching Football in Rio’s Favelas: Joshua’s Volunteer Work at Cidade de Deus
Planting Trees and Teaching English in Rio de Janeiro: Fulfilling Experience
