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Quick Look
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Location:
Niteroi - Brazil
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Language of Instruction: English and Portuguese
Overview
 Brazil is an amazing destination to spend time on an overseas volunteer project or internship. Brazil is a magical country of staggering geographical, cultural and economic diversity. The 5th largest country in the world in terms of both area and population, Brazil dominates the continent of South America, bordering 10 countries and claiming a total coastline of over 7,000 kilometers. As well as the fabulously sandy beaches Brazil offers the visitor mountains, plains, savannahs and rainforest, fed by the country's tropical climate and the mighty Amazon River. Brazil's population is a melting pot of different nationalities from all corners of the globe, yet all fiercely proud of the country that binds them together!
Our projects in Brazil are available for anyone interested in volunteering in the developing world, including those on a college summer break, gap year, career break or volunteer vacation.
Volunteering on a Placement Overseas in Brazil
Projects Abroad Brazil is based in a suburb of metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, one of the most exciting cities in the world. The city itself has a population of 6 million people and is located on the south-east coast of the country. Nicknamed simply "Marvelous City", Rio is famous for the two 'giants' who overlook the city: Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the impressive statue of Christ the Redeemer, which was recently designated as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Rio de Janeiro is also the home of one of the greatest shows on earth, the Rio Carnival: a four day spectacular of color, music and dance which showcases the city's immense cultural diversity.
In Rio we offer placements in teaching, care, sports, medicine and we even offer a Portuguese language program to help you get around while in Brazil.
Volunteering in Brazil
Teaching - Teaching volunteers teach conversational English skills to students in local schools in and around Niteroi. You are not required to have undergone TEFL training or have any experience with teaching in order to be a part of this project. Whether you are coming to volunteer abroad during your gap year, career break or an extended vacation, you will have a role to play in one of the schools that we work with, and you will be able to make a real difference.
Care - Care volunteers work in care centers and orphanages, organizing activities for and spending time with the children at their placement. Many of the children you will be working with have had difficult lives and are starved for attention. They are eager for you to play with them and endlessly grateful for the love and attention of our volunteers.
Sports - There can be no better place to volunteer on a soccer placement than Brazil - winners of the soccer world cup a record five times and known by locals simply as 'the soccer country'.Many Brazilian children live for soccer and it is by far the favorite pastime of youngsters found playing in the streets. You can help coach soccer to children at schools or in soccer academies. You will be working with children of a variety of ages and levels, helping to coach them in basic drills and game strategies.
Medicine & Healthcare - Volunteers who are interested in learning about the medical system in Brazil can take part in a placement in Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy. You will be placed with a doctor in a local clinic or hospital and spend time shadowing and observing and learning about medicine in another cultural context. Please note that in order to take place on this project volunteers must either be fluent in Spanish or have intermediate Portuguese language skills.
Language - Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Portuguese language and fascinating Brazilian culture on one of our intensive Portuguese language placements in Brazil. With 60 hours of tuition per month and accommodation with a local Brazilian family, you'll learn quickly and can practice what you've learnt with your hosts each day. Lessons are with a qualified language teacher and are tailored to your personal level.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been learning Portuguese for many years, being immersed in the language every day will help your skills progress quickly. After your lessons you will, of course, have plenty of time to complete your homework and explore the city and the State of Rio de Janeiro with other volunteers.
Alternatively you can undertake a short, 14-hour language course in Portuguese. These courses are tailored to your needs and run alongside your volunteer placement. If you are planning on volunteering abroad for three months or more, you could also complete a 60-hour course alongside your placement.
Projects Abroad in Brazil
Highlights: Brazil has so many great attractions that it is difficult to know where to start. In the city of Rio de Janeiro alone there are a thousand different ways to entertain yourself and you will probably choose to spend your weekends here. In addition to the sights mentioned above, Rio is also home to one of the largest sports stadiums in the world, the Maracana. Whether you are a soccer fan or not, catching the atmosphere at a live game will be an unforgettable experience! The city also contains the world's largest urban forest; at 32 square kilometers the Tijuca Forest is a designated National Park, containing all manner of rare species.
Further away you can experience the beautiful beaches of Fernando de Noronha, the lively atmosphere of Salvadore and the raw power of the Iguazu Falls. No trip to Brazil would be complete without a trip to the Amazon, and you can use Brazil as a gateway to just about every other South American country.
All accommodation is organized, paid for and monitored by Projects Abroad. All project placements are regularly visited and checked. We require high standards of supervision and accommodation, which are verified before you arrive in Brazil.
This project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do.
Eligibility
Minimum age = 16
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Prices are monthly starting at $2,695 for 2 weeks.
Costs
Include: Accommodation, food, medical and travel insurance, placement, in country staff support, and airport transfers.
Dates
Dates are totally flexible and duration can be any length over 2 weeks or one month. Please apply at least 2 months in advance.
Contact
Projects Abroad
347 W 36th Street
Suite 903
New York NY 10018
USA
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1 888 839 3535 or +1 212 244 7234
Fax:
212 244 7236
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