Description

Brazil is home to lush rainforests, world class beaches, and a variety of exotic wildlife. However, your help is needed it prevent further damage to the exotic country. With the depletion of the forests, desertification, and beach pollution, Brazil's major ecosystems are threatened. Become part of a team that will help local communities to understand the importance of effective environmental care. Spend two weeks with ProWorld in Salvador da Bahia working with local NGOs and conservation organizations on environmental clean-up, protection, community education, and sustainable tourism projects. Homestay living with local families and cultural and adventure activities, from samba and Afro-Brazilian drumming to cooking and capoeira classes, complement your project work.

* Excursions

A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include:
- Visit sea turtle rescue centers
- Participate in cultural workshops
- Explore the area's best beaches

Highlights

Group oriented project, homestay living, and adventure experience
- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board with local homestay families
- All onsite program transportation
- Health and Travel Insurance

The shared project is just one of many ways that volunteers interact with our host communities. Weekend trips to world famous archeological sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
- Team work and desire to help
- Suitable for students and adults

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for details.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

- Housing
- Meals
- Project Funding & Support
- Cultural & Adventure
- Excursions
- Onsite Transportation
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- 24-Hour Staff Support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

ProWorld awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and discounts every year. In addition, ProWorld can help you fundraise, seek other scholarships, and work with your study abroad office to transfer financial aid to pay for your program.

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld 's Mission Statement

To empower communities, promote social and economic development, conserve the environment, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.

Year Founded

1998