Description

Study Program:

The Study Program of a minimum of 4 weeks includes 20 hours per week of Group Portuguese classes. Maximum number of students per class is 5, with the average being 2 students. Groups are organized in a way that each will always consist of students possessing the same level of Portuguese.

The method is based on the 4 language skills: listening, grammar, oral and written comprehension. No English will be used in class.

Classes are 50 minutes in length. Students may enroll for as many weeks as desired. In order to make sufficient progress and gain the maximum benefit from the course, the following program duration ranges are recommended: Beginner (4-12 weeks), Intermediate (2-12 weeks) and advanced (2-12 weeks).

Volunteer Program:

During the minimum 4 week Volunteer program, the students will volunteer with different organizations and projects. There are several different projects students can choose to work on. Projects include the following:

Lar da Menina:
- Works as a shelter for at-risk girls who spend the whole week there.
- Casa de adocao rubens colaco
- An orphanage in Maceio for children sent by the State Department of Children and Juveniles.

Sociedade eunice weaver:
- Works with at-risk girls left in their care during the week.

Lar Sementes Do Amanha:
- Assists boys from 5 to 14 years old.

Adefal:
- Works with handicapped kids, teenagers and adults.

Lar Sao Francisco de Assis:
- Cares for about 70 senior citizens

Highlights

After participating in this Study & Volunteer Program in Maceio, students will gain experience in foreign poverty and need first hand while helping others in severe need, greatly improve foreign language abilities, gain personal growth and confidence both nationally and internationally through service, and combine travel, academics, and community service into one incredible life-changing experience.

Qualifications

U.S. citizens traveling on regular passports for tourism or business do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. Those planning a longer visit must obtain a visa in advance.

Minimum age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Volunteer positions on a space available basis. These are unpaid positions and there is a limited number of positions every month.

Languages

• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-50+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 business days

The National Registration Center for Study Abroad's Mission Statement

To improve international understanding through educational exchanges. NRCSA welcomes participants of all ages, nationalities, and occupations.

Year Founded

1968