Volunteer Placement in Brazil combined with Language Learning!
Brazil
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Min. 1 month, max. 5 months.
Description:
If you would like to do something worthwhile with your time out then this is an excellent and rewarding school project. The public school is located close to the beach Ponta Verde. It is a small school with 300 students. The young ones between 6 and 12 years study in the morning, however the older ones study at night. Volunteers are urgently needed to help the children increase and develop manual skills. Your working hours will be varied. You have the choice of working either in the mornings, afternoons, evenings or even sometimes when they have special activities at the weekends. As a volunteer your activities may include: - Organizing activities and sports, especially during the breaks - Helping to teach classes - Tutoring children - Helping out at any time - Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks at the center Combine this project with our GoBrazil Language School! A great way to learn Portuguese before you join the project, a unique way to experience the culture and a great way to meet the locals!
Highlights:
Do you want to learn a new language and get to know a new culture? Why not in Brazil? Here you also can find the nicest beaches of the world. Why not combine a daily beach walk with a language course or an internship program? We offer a great Portuguese language program, during which you will not only learn the language but also get to know the entire Brazilian culture. Besides the classes, we have different weekly activities from daily boat trips to soccer games; you will find everything your heart desires. We invite you to get to know one of the prettiest countries of the world, and experience something you will never forget!
Qualifications:
- Motivation to work with children - Outgoing personality - flexible in their attitude - have experience of working with children - Good Portuguese (at least 4 weeks intensive-course)
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Cost in US$: Contact us for more information.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- community health
- community organizing
- computer training
- conflict resolution
- culture
- fixing fences
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- food
- gardening
- gender issues
- geology
- health care
- homelessness
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- professional services
- public education
- public policy
- youth development
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This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Application Process Involves:
Post Services Include:
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
GoBrazil's Mission Statement: GoBrazil's mission is to teach our student the Portuguese language as fast and fluently as possible with an efficient method and comfortable surroundings.
Year Founded: 2008
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