EDUCATION PROJECT BR-SE9 IN BRAZIL

This volunteer project takes place in Rio de Janeiro and was set up in 1991 to promote a comprehensive education, including subjects such as sports, culture, basic health care, social services, and professional development, for children and adolescents that come from underprivileged Rio-communities. You will experience the Brazilian culture being close to the local community.

Your work at this educational volunteer project will vary slightly according to the needs of the project during a particular week. Typical activities that a volunteer may be involved in include the following:

• Teaching English
• Helping to organize the library
• Gardening, renovation and painting activities if necessary
• Taking care of babies at the nursery

The following requirements can be used as a guideline; however, exceptions can be made according to experience, language skills and areas personal interest.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Minimum commitment: 4 weeks
• Minimum Portuguese level: basic
• Compassion and genuine interest in helping others
• Interest in working with children and youngsters

The minimum time requirement for this project is 4 weeks of volunteering. This can however, be extended with either Portuguese classes or extra weeks of volunteering, according to the individual wishes and needs of the volunteer.

Volunteers can choose either morning or afternoon for their project and are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. The maximum number of volunteers is 10 at a time. (Please note: we don’t know if positions are available for this volunteer program until applications are made)

Volunteers at a beginner’s level of Portuguese are welcome on this project; however, we highly recommend the optional Portuguese language program prior to your project. This will provide a basic knowledge of the language and the necessary vocabulary for good communication.