Description

Are you looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Brazil and make a lasting difference through volunteering? Then consider bringing your skills to the table as you change the lives of children through English education. GeoVisions' Camp Counselor program is an incredible way to make a difference in while you explore the culture of Brazil. Volunteer with our English language immersion camp established in Brazil with the purpose to motivate kids and teens between 5 to 17 years old to speak, practice, and learn English. The English Camp is located in the beautiful countryside of Sao Paulo, in the southeast of Brazil, approximately 2 hours outside of the city.

Young Brazilians from 5 to 17 years old attend this camp for fun and to learn English. GeoVisions places volunteer camp counselors here to help contribute to the campers' better use of the English language. Through projects, sports and group activities, the campers are exposed to the practice of English and lots of fun!

Highlights

Volunteer Activities May Include:
* Organize educational projects and games to involve and expose the children to English
* Help organize and participate in recreational activities
* Be a mentor and role model for the children
* Help monitor and watch over the children
* Help teach simple conversational English

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

Qualifications

If you want to come to the English Camp as a camp counselor, you need to:
* Age requirements is 18 - 28.
* Have some camp experience as a camper or camp counselor.
* Speak English fluently.
* Be available for at least 15 days of camp.
* Fill out all the GeoVisions application and necessary camp forms.
* One written recommendation.

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

The English Camp provides for International camp counselors:
* An English Camp t-shirt
* An English Camp hat
* Arrival pick up service at the airport and transportation to the camp
* Room and full board (3 meals & 2 snacks per day)
* Certificate of participation
* Laundry service, including supplies

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Culture
• Recreation
• Sports
• Teaching
• Volunteering
• Youth

Typical Volunteer

At the English Camp in Brazil, the typical volunteer is 18-28 years of age and in good health to participate in the multitude of activities. Good humor and patience. A desire to help kids use their English.

Age Range

18-28 years.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

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