The idea of living on a boat and exploring the rivers of the Amazon may seem like the most beautiful and peaceful experience. But in reality, if you accept the challenge of being a volunteer on one of the Luzeiros, you can expect many challenges and a lot of work! You will spend a year on a boat, living with people you don’t know, without much privacy, eating very simply and sleeping in a bed (or hammock) that is much less comfortable than yours at home.
It is also important to remember that you will be part of a team. In addition to doing your main job, you will have to be flexible enough to sometimes help with cleaning the boat and preparing meals. But we don’t want to discourage you. It’s precisely these kinds of circumstances that teach us so many things. We just want to prepare you to know that there are challenges. The positive aspects we can’t begin to talk about, because you can’t put into words the experience of putting a pause on your personal plans, and reaching out to serve others. Come experience it and then tell us all about it!