In Rio de Janeiro, graffiti art is legal, making it a popular creative outlet for young Brazilians from favelas (shanty towns). Graffiti art is also a non-violent way for Brazilian artists to participate in social activism. In Rio, IFRE has graffiti volunteer opportunities in Complexo do Alemão, a group of favelas in northern Rio de Janeiro. As an IFRE volunteer, you will work with local artists (both established and emerging) to create works of art in the community.

In the IFRE graffiti program, you will work alongside local artists and gain the opportunity to learn more about this unique art form. In the past, our volunteers have learned spraying/painting techniques from the locals, as well as shared their own techniques. The community appreciates this particular project, as it gives local youths a creative activity. It’s time to tap into your own inner artist side – Enroll Now.

Graffiti Project in Brazil with IFRE-Brazil allows you to become a street artist even if you’re in Rio for a small amount of time. IFRE-Brazil can place you in short-term graffiti projects.

No specific qualifications are required to join the graffiti in Brazil project. Basic Portuguese fluency is recommended, but it is not required. All volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, patient and adaptive to the local culture and customs.

IFRE arranges room, breakfast and supervision for volunteer for the entire duration of volunteer in Brazil program. In Brazil, our volunteers will have the choice of staying in one of two hostels. Rio Hostel  is located in the downtown area and is in a safe and secure neighborhood. The neighborhood is called Santa Teresa and consists of picturesque views, charming shops, and a bohemian culture. The other hostel, CabanaCopa, is located within walking distance of the world-famous Copacabana Beach, a metro station and a beautiful natural park.

Our volunteers will find it easy to travel from both hostels to the project site as well as to other places in Rio famous for visitors, like the beaches and other attractions. In the hostels, our volunteers will have to share the room with other volunteers of same sex. Breakfast will be served in the hostels but volunteers will need to eat lunch and dinner outside. Good food is inexpensive in Brazil and readily available.

During the project, our supervisor and project will be in touch with you. The volunteer coordinator lives minutes away if you need anything. If you need any advice or have any issue you need to discuss you can talk to them or call the coordinator.