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Powered by students, driven by purpose — bringing free one-on-one English and AI tools to every corner of Brazil's tourism industry.
Don't be shy. Show up, practice, ask questions, and discover free artificial intelligence tools you can use on your own. We're here to help you grow in tourism — one session at a time.
Our Impact in Numbers
- 732
- children reached
- 4,300+
- hours of classes with volunteers
- 40+
- volunteers across Brazil
Our Mission
Our Mission
Guide Your Future (GYF) is a student-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people across Brazil through education, technology and social inclusion.
We believe technology, combined with human connection and the power of volunteering, can transform lives and create opportunities.
Our mission is to bridge educational and digital divides by providing underserved communities with access to English language education, digital literacy and AI-powered learning tools.
Through a digital platform connecting student volunteers with learners across Brazil, we aim to make quality education more accessible, scalable and inclusive, regardless of geographical or socioeconomic barriers.
Beyond teaching, GYF inspires youth leadership, social responsibility and meaningful community engagement through educational projects, fundraising initiatives and student-led school chapters.
Empowering students.Bridging gaps.Guiding futures.
About Us
A simple, powerful belief: young people have something real to give.
Guide Your Future was founded in February 2024 at St. Paul's School in São Paulo with a simple but powerful belief: young people have something real to give — and the right tools can change someone's life.
We connect volunteer tutors from international schools across Brazil with young adults who are already working in tourism — as tour guides, waiters, bellboys, and vendors — or who want to break into one of Brazil's fastest-growing industries. Many of these young people are talented, motivated, and hungry to grow. What they often lack is access: to quality English practice, to someone who will work with them one-on-one, and to the free artificial intelligence tools that are already out there — if only someone would show them how.
We go where the people are. Check out our visit to Acervo da Laje in Salvador, Bahia — where we held our first in-person meeting and class, listened closely to the community, and learned first-hand what they really need.
Our Pillars
What guides us — every single day.
Built to Scale, Built for Brazil
Brazil is vast. Its communities are spread across states, cities, and cultures — and the need for this kind of support exists in all of them. That's why Guide Your Future was designed from the start to grow through technology, not despite it.
Every session happens online, making it possible for a volunteer in São Paulo to support a young tour guide in Salvador, a waiter in Fortaleza, or a bellboy in Manaus — without either of them leaving home. No physical infrastructure. No geographic limits. Just two people, a screen, and a shared commitment to growth.
Technology is not a shortcut for us — it is the strategy. And we never lose the human connection: before expanding into new communities, we show up in person to listen and learn.
The Right English, at the Right Time
A one-on-one English session tailored to your actual job is something most people simply cannot afford. A private tutor costs money. A language school follows its own curriculum. Neither is built for a 20-year-old who needs to describe a city tour in English tomorrow morning.
Guide Your Future fills that gap. Specific vocabulary for real situations, pronunciation practice that builds confidence out loud, and the kind of conversational fluency that only comes from actually talking with someone. No generic textbook. No wasted time.
Free Tools That Change Everything
One of the most important things our tutors teach is this: you don't need to pay for any of this. There are free artificial intelligence tools, resources, and platforms available to anyone with a phone — and most people in our community have never been shown how to use them.
A significant part of every session is dedicated to exactly that: opening these tools together, learning how to use them, and building the habit of independent practice. A new way of learning that belongs to you — forever, for free.
Confidence Is the Real Goal
Vocabulary can be memorized. Pronunciation can be practiced. But confidence — the willingness to try, to speak up, to engage with a foreign visitor without freezing — that takes something more. It takes encouragement. It takes someone in your corner.
Our tutors celebrate small wins. They make mistakes feel safe. They show up consistently. The moment a young tour guide approaches a tourist and speaks with ease — that moment changes everything.
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS
This is for you.
Don't be shy — just book a session and show up. That's it.
There's no test, no level requirement, no judgment. Just you and a tutor who genuinely wants to help.
Use your session to practice what you already know, ask the questions you've never had the chance to ask, and work on exactly what you need — whether that's how to greet a tourist, describe a local dish, explain a tour route, or simply feel less nervous when someone speaks to you in English.
And there's more. Your tutor will also show you free artificial intelligence tools and digital resources you can use completely on your own. One session can surprise you. Book yours now.
Become a Tutor
You have more to offer than you think.
If you are a high school student at an international school in Brazil, you already have something rare: fluency in English, access to technology, and an education that most people around you never had.
As a tutor, you'll lead free one-on-one online sessions with young adults who are building their futures in tourism — helping them practice real English, discover free artificial intelligence tools, and feel genuinely supported by someone their own age. You don't need teaching experience. You need energy, empathy, and 30 minutes.
How it works
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30-minute onboarding
With one of our leaders before your first session — we walk you through the session structure, share our tools, and make sure you feel fully prepared.
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We join your first three sessions
A Guide Your Future leader will be in the room to support you, answer questions in real time, and give feedback afterward. You are never thrown in alone.
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You set your own schedule
Once your profile is active, simply add how many hours you have available each week — sessions run between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Update anytime.
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No long-term commitment
Want to volunteer for just one month? Fine. Going through exams? No problem. Even a single session makes a real difference on the other side of the screen.
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Official certificate of hours
Every tutor receives a formal certificate documenting their hours and role — for school requirements, university applications, or any portfolio of leadership and social impact.
This is not a line on a résumé. It's a real experience of leadership, connection, and impact that you will carry with you long after you leave school.
Apply to Become a Tutor Meet the Founders
Three students. One shared conviction.
Guide Your Future was built by three high school students at St. Paul's School in São Paulo who saw a gap and decided to do something about it. They didn't wait to be older. They built it themselves.
Leo Gaz
CEO
Travelling across Brazil, Leo kept noticing the same thing: guides, waiters, vendors — incredible people, held back by the language barrier. He stopped thinking about it and started building. His mission is to scale without losing the essence.
Maria Eduarda Ribeiro
COO
Maria Eduarda keeps Guide Your Future running. She coordinates operations, the tutor network, and every step of each session from onboarding to certification. She also leads fundraising.
Alice Gaz
CMO
Alice is the voice of Guide Your Future. She manages the website and social media, presents the project to potential partners and sponsors, and drives fundraising through merchandise and creative campaigns.
Young people, given the right tools and the right support, can change things.
Real impact
Our classes, our people, our results.
Photos from our in-person courses at Acervo da Laje, in Salvador — from the first class to the certificate ceremony.
Our Partners
Built with those who believe.
Guide Your Future exists because of people and organisations who believe that access to opportunity should not depend on where you were born. We are deeply grateful to our partners for their support, generosity, and shared vision.
Become a Partner
Do you believe in the power of education, technology, and young people to create real change? Join us. There are many ways to support Guide Your Future — from financial sponsorship to services, visibility, and beyond. Every contribution, big or small, directly impacts the lives of young adults building their futures in Brazilian tourism.
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Our shop
Wear the change. Fund the future.
Our Guide Your Future merch is here — and every purchase has a purpose.
Get your GYF t-shirt, sweatshirt or water bottle and help us continue creating opportunities for students to learn, grow and build their futures.
100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting our mission.
So when you wear GYF, you're not just wearing our logo. You're helping us make an impact.
Sweatshirt
Off-white hoodie with the jaguar and our manifesto.
Water bottle
Reusable frosted bottle with the GYF symbol in green.
Shop. Support. Share.
We don't sell online yet: contact us by email or on Instagram to order.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about our classes and about tutoring.
If your question isn't here, just reach out by email or on Instagram.
Are the classes free?
Yes. Every Guide Your Future class is 100% free, at no cost to the student.
Who can take part?
Anyone who works in, or wants to work in, tourism in Brazil — at any English level, including complete beginners.
How do I sign up for a class?
Pick an available time in the booking calendar on this site. You'll get a confirmation email with the class link.
Are classes online or in person?
One-on-one classes happen online at the time you book. We also run in-person courses with partner institutions, such as at Acervo da Laje in Salvador.
Do I need to know English to start?
No. Classes are one-on-one and adapted to your level and your goals in tourism.
What do I need for an online class?
A phone or computer with internet and a place where you can talk. Nothing complicated to install.
How does the AI part work?
We show you free AI tools you can use on your own at work — to practise English, write messages and prepare to welcome tourists.
Who are the tutors?
Volunteer students from international schools across Brazil, who go through an application process before they start teaching.
How do I become a tutor?
Fill in the form on the “Become a Tutor” page with your details and a letter explaining why you want to join. We get in touch after reviewing it.
Can I take more than one class?
Yes. You can book new classes whenever there are open slots in the calendar.
Still have a question?
Write to us and we'll reply as soon as we can.
Accessibility
A site everyone can use.
Guide Your Future is committed to digital accessibility. This site follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines: semantic structure, keyboard navigation, visible focus, text alternatives for images and colour contrast checks. Use the tools below to adapt the page to your needs.
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- Full keyboard navigation, with a skip-to-content link and visible focus.
- Semantic headings, landmarks and labels for screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
- Text alternatives for images and clear captions on our photos.
- Colour contrast checked against WCAG AA, plus a high-contrast mode.
- Adjustable text size and an option to reduce animations.
- Content available in Portuguese and English.