Description

Located in Florianopolis, this project works hard to keep children off of the streets, and working as a volunteer will help to provide the children the support they need to achieve their goals. For over 50 years it has served the underprivileged children in the center of this city and approximately 300 children, ages 8 -12 years old, benefit from this community center. Work closely with children who have difficulties with their studies and help keep them away from the streets by turning their focuses elsewhere. The children are separated by age in the morning and afternoon to facilitate more one on one support and engage in specialized activities. Each group participates in various activities during the week, including recreation, drawing, painting, writing, singing, playing games, reading, listening to stories, preparing theater projects, etc. There is an emphasis on teaching the children the importance of the environment by demonstrating techniques for material recycling, re-use of materials, etc.

Volunteer activities may include:
* Help teachers with education activities including, drawing, painting, writing, singing songs, reading, preparing play presentations and etc.
* Help teachers with recreational activities
* Help maintain the cleanliness and order in the rooms.

Highlights

What you get for your program fee:
* Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Florianopolis, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in Florianopolis, the basic amenities, 2 meals per day with a host family, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Brazil.
* In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
* Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* Country-based airport transportation.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.

Languages

• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

GeoVisions programs include accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Centers
• Street Kids
• Youth

Typical Volunteer

All volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Volunteers need to have a desire to learn about another culture and teach about theirs. All interested participants must complete a GeoVisions application and submit required documents.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001