Brazil: Getting There
When should I arrive in the host country?
Plan your flight to arrive at the Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport in Salvador, Brazil (airport code SSA), anytime after 8:00 AM the first day of your service program. This coordinated schedule will assist in assembling the team for transportation to the host community. Global Volunteers' schedule officially commences with the evening meal on the first Saturday of your service program. (You are responsible for your own expenses other than airport pick-up within the arrival window before the first evening meal.) You may plan your departure from Salvador for anytime on the final day of your service program.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes, provided you send your flight itinerary to Global Volunteers at least two weeks in advance of the service program arrival date. A representative of Global Volunteers will meet you within the prescribed arrival window, and will be displaying a Global Volunteers logo sign in the public area outside of Customs. You will travel with your team mates to your first night's lodging.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
Please notify Global Volunteers as soon as you learn of your new arrival plans so we can inform your team leader, who will work to arrange your transportation to the program site.
If I am delayed, how late can I arrive in the host community?
Our team orientation sessions are a critical component of the preparation for your assignments. If circumstances beyond your control prevent you from reaching the program on the opening day of the program, we ask you to arrive no later than 9:00 AM on the following day. If you make last-minute changes to your itinerary, or if you don't inform us of your flight plans, you must arrange your own transportation to the host community.
What should I do if I arrive before the program begins?
If you choose to spend time in-country before the service program begins, please plan to meet your team at the airport within the specified arrival window on the first day of the service program in order to be transported to the host community. You'll receive additional information about lodging details with your volunteer packet.
