Description

Embrace the passion and colour of Brazil, when you visit this country of heartbreaking beauty and exotic wildlife. Relax on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro where locals and tourists alike bathe and surf in the warm waters and soak up the scintillating night life. Brazil is without a doubt one of the most bewitching destinations for those on a gap year or year out; it provides vibrant culture with great opportunities to assist worthwhile community development and conservation programmes.

* What Will I Be Doing?

This fantastic project gives you a great opportunity to work with some of the most disadvantaged young people in Rio and really make a difference. You will have a chance to teach basic English skills to students at a variety of levels and ages, in informal settings such as community centres or small schools. As well as this you may be able to get involved in other community projects such as recreational activities with kids and young people, cultural tours with the children, garbage campaigns, educational talks about varied themes, park conservation, maintenance, STD and AIDS prevention and education, or any other activity that fulfills the local organisation's goals depending on which projects are in need at the time of your visit.

Highlights

* Make lifelong friendships.
* Give hope to the children of the favelas.
* Explore this South American jewel!

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 1,980

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier T-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* Airport pick-up
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Academic Reinforcement
• Education
• Teaching
• Volunteering
• Youth

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989