The community of Santa Luzia is a wonderful place to work. The children are in need of attention and love, and some space to be children. Shoot me a message if you are interested in volunteering your time with the kids in Santa Luzia. It will be a heart-warming experience you will never forget.    :)

Here is what you get out of it  -->

Experience Brazil:
Play Capoeira, the native Brazilian martial art;  dance samba; learn to cook traditional Bahian dishes; participate in Bahia's second-largest annual festival – Festa de Sao Joao.

Learn to Speak Portuguese:
Participate in a three-week intensive Portuguese language learning program PLUS have the advantage of total Portuguese immersion.

Live with a Brazilian Family:
Live in a home-stay with a Brazilian family where you can practice your Portuguese, and learn first-hand about daily live in Salvador, Bahia.

Work with street kids:
Play with young children, teach English, be a mentor.

Travel to different cities in Bahia:
Take excursions to the Island of Morro de Sao Paolo, the natural wonderland of Chiapada Diamantina, and other locales in the Northeastern state of Bahia.