Brazil
is a country rich in culture and natural beauty, but
many of its people live in poverty, and much of its
ecological diversity is at risk of being destroyed.
You will start the Volunteer Brazil program with an
orientation familiarizing you with Brazil, as well
as Portuguese language lessons. You can even learn
Capoeira and Samba! The second portion of your program
will be volunteering with the program of your choice.
From helping educate disadvantaged children, to helping
preserve the natural environment in Bahia. Volunteering
in Brazil is a truly rewarding way to experience and
give back to a country that will certainly enrich
your life.
Eligibility:
At
least 18 years old
Eligible to receive a tourist visa to Brazil
Have a knowledge of English, Spanish or Portuguese [return
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Location:
We have projects throughout Brazil,
such as: Natal, Sao Paulo, Florianopolis, and Palmeiras
(Bahia).
Length
of program:
The minimum stay is 4 weeks. You may also stay for 6,
8, or 12 weeks.
Start
dates:
Year-round except in July and December due to Brazilian
holiday
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What
you get:
Accommodations: All
volunteers will live with a Brazilian Host family. You
will be provided with 2 meals a day, laundry service
and an invaluable insight into the “real”
Brazil, not to mention excellent opportunities to expand
on your knowledge of the Portuguese language. You may
live in a host family by yourself or with a group of
other volunteers. [return
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Language
Classes:
Portuguese language classes are offered to all participants
during orientation. This is a great way to learn basic
Portuguese and will significantly help you during your
volunteer project. Class length varies based on the
length of participation in the program.
Volunteer
Projects:
We have volunteer projects throughout Brazil. Below
is a brief sample of the kinds of projects we offer.
Working with Children
There are a variety of children’s projects that
need your help and creativity. A majority of projects
are related to educating children on health and hygiene
issues, or teaching arts such as music, dance or painting.
Volunteers in these projects play a key role in the
development of young children and their ability to
be successful in society. more
details
Ecological Projects
These projects are designed to protect the surrounding
environment, while at the same time educating the
local population on how to take care of the environment.
Your work may include gardening, maintaining trails,
and working with local schools. more
details
Working
with People with Disabilities
The goal of this project is to involve mentally disabled
individuals to take part in society by teaching them
life skills and educating their families about how
to care for their exceptional children. more
details
Many
options are available. Please contact us for specific
pricing not listed.
Language
Classes
Length
Hours
4
weeks
10
hours
6
weeks
20
hours
2
months
30
hours
3
months
30
hours
prices
are subject to changes
prices do not include: airfare, visa fees,
half meals and personal expenses
Funding
your experience:
For many, the most difficult part of embarking
on an international journey is being able to fund
your experience abroad. Luckily, there are many
organizations and individuals out there who are
happy to donate money to a good cause, like yours.
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