Description

Sport has become vital for Rio's lowest income communities, as they provide children and adolescents with recreational outlets. At just about every corner of Rio de Janeiro, you will find the locals playing Brazil's national sport, futebol. Sports have become an essential part of favela life, especially for children and adolescents because there are so few entertainment options for youth in low income communities. With a lack of entertainment and job options, children more and more are getting caught up in illegal activities to pass the time. The sports volunteer program has become a vital outlet for children; it provides them with friendly competition in a safe and fun environment.

By no means do you have to be a sports star to participate in the sports programs, but a little talent goes a long way! Our sports projects include popular programs such as capoeira, football, basketball, beach volley ball and surfing. Volunteers can expect to participate in a little of each of these sports or if you have a specific sport you would like to focus on, please notify us when you apply.

Qualifications

Love for sports such as football, surfing, volley and capoeira!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,350

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

The breakdown of our placement fee is (NB in Brazilian Reais):

- RD 800 for 4 weeks of accommodation in a very nice guest house
- RD 800 is our one-time placement fee that we share it (50%-50%) with the organization where the volunteer is placed
- RD 500 is for 20 hours of Portuguese course (2 hours per day during the first 2 weeks)
- Additional weeks cost RD 180 (to cover accommodation)

Please note that all projects are closed during the Carnival week (February 17th to 24th). Any volunteer that arrived prior to Carnival and is staying in the guest house throughout this period will be required to pay a premium of RD 600 regardless of their arrival date.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Athletics
• Childcare/children
• Sports

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

30 days

Iko Poran Association's Mission Statement

To implement volunteer programs and projects that make a positive impact on the projects in which they take place, promoting a wide experience exchange between cultures and strengthening a constant and growing number of NGOs in Brazil.

Year Founded

2002