Economic Development Volunteering in Brazil

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Planet Aid, in collaboration with Richmond Vale Academy (RVA), is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join the People to People Volunteer Program. This unique 10-month program offers the chance to make a real impact by addressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. Volunteers are trained to become effective change agents by working hand in hand with local communities to support sustainable development. Qualifications: • 18+ years old • Passionate about change: Ideal for individuals eager to contribute to global development, including poverty alleviation, gender equality, sustainable agriculture, and climate action. • Open to learning: Willingness to develop new skills, embrace diverse cultures, and navigate challenging environments. • Flexible and resilient: Ability to adapt to various circumstances and work within a diverse, international team. • No specific background required: Open to individuals from all fields who care deeply about global issues and community development.

Combine volunteer work and language lessons with NRCSA in Brazil. Participants can partake in a four-week minimum of Portuguese classes and another four-week minimum volunteer program in the dynamic city of Sao Paolo. They will be grouped based on their current level of Portuguese and take classes in listening, grammar, oral and written comprehension for 20 hours per week. 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). For the volunteer program, participants will have to work on socio-educational activities through Programa Multiplica, that focuses on marginalized communities living in urban centers. They can also work in a center that hosts educational activities for children and teenagers ages 5 to 18 years old who are living in the slums.

Join a 10-day expedition covering natural, cultural, and historical attractions while supporting IPBio´s biological field research activities and much more! This experience encompasses volunteering, learning, and immersing yourself in Brazil's culture and natural surroundings. - Train in biological field inventory techniques: Research mammals using camera traps and conduct a general inventory of flora, insects, reptiles, and anything we can find. Participate in night research activities such as searching for amphibians, mushrooms, insects, and bioluminescent and fluorescent organisms. - Learn about medicinal plants through our partners at Ervanaria Marcos Guião. - Reforestation with seedlings from the State Institute of Forests (IEF): Learn about different species of flora native to the Cerrado, the importance of reforestation efforts in Brazil, and practical reforestation techniques to ensure the successful growth of species planted. - Learn about culture, history, and local cuisine. - Explore a waterfall, a stunning landscape, and cave paintings.

Eco Caminhos is a self-sufficient, sustainable international community working to produce our own food, energy, and building materials. Our eco farm in Brazil is located in the peaceful mountains close to Nova Friburgo. We believe this is the ideal setting for humans to develop themselves as we learn to live, work, evolve, and resolve our problems together. At the farm, we follow permaculture principles, and you can learn about and practice bioconstruction (natural building), agroforestry (syntrophic farming), and renewable energy. We generate income by running ecotourism activities, selling locally cultivated organic food, and offering a variety of eco-sports and workshops. We are currently looking for a motivated Eco-Tourism coordinator who will organize activities, receive other volunteers and tourists, and communicate with local homestay families. The person will work as a volunteer in exchange for food, accommodation, Wi-Fi, outdoor activities, and knowledge about bioconstruction and agroforestry. There is also a possibility of getting a commission for the position. Interested in joining? Send us your application today!

Immerse yourself in authentic Afro-Brazilian culture with our extraordinary program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from May 23 to June 1, 2025. We'll explore this World UNESCO Heritage Site, the city Brazilians call "the heartbeat of Brazil," and experience the countryside. Understanding the complex and exponential impact of the transatlantic slave trade on this region will be at the crux of all educational, historical, and cultural excursions. To truly experience Salvador and all it has to offer, you must become part of the positive energy surrounding it. Therefore, we will be drumming and dancing alongside the women of Yayá Muxima during the Latinidades Festival of Black Women. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to feel the transformative power of music firsthand.

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