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http://www.proworldvolunteers.org/

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Sustainable Environment Projects in Brazil

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Location
Brazil: Salvador

Program Duration
1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
1-2 weeks

Dates
July 3 - July 17

  • 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

    • Conservation
    • Eco-tourism
    • Environment
    • Global Warming
    • Natural Resources
    • Organic Farming
    • Planting
    • Reforestation
    • Restoration
    • Sanitation
    • Sea Turtle Protection
    • Tourism
    • Tree Planting
    • Wildlife Surveying
  • 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

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