Brazil
Volunteer up to 15 hours each week in exchange for free room and board in Rio de Janeiro! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Brazil.
This is a great programme for people who want to experience life in Brazil and the Brazilian culture in-depth. The programme has a focus on cultural exchange and host families are not only excited to learn English but also love to share the characteristics of their country, culture and cuisine.
This is a high-energy and really fun position. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how Brazilians live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. PLUS the locals can show you some hidden gems of Brazil.
Overview
The Need: Volunteer 15 hours a week tutoring national park staff, as well as some local language schools. The National Park has visitors from all over the world. The park staff want to learn English or improve their speaking English through conversation.
The National Park was founded in 1961 and is one of the most visited parks in Brazil. It is a tropical forest in an urban area. With diverse flora and fauna and natural beauties such as waterfalls and caves, the park also shelters architectural buildings of great historical and artistic value.
Benefits
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Share your language with the 'students' for at least 15 hours a week Monday to Friday.
- Using the Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative language sessions.
- Be on time to tutor your group.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 4 - 12 weeks
- Locations: Rio de Janeiro
- Orientation: included, before heading off to your project
- Accommodation: included, with breakfast and dinner each day.
- Working hours: 15 hours per week
- Availability: year round, but only two volunteers at any one time.
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 18 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs PRICE REDUCTION
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | US$ 1470 |
| 8 weeks | US$ 2005 |
| 12 weeks | US$ 2545 |
If available near your placement, assistance is provided in identifying suitable language lessons. The cost of language classes is not included in your programme fee.
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement with a host family (or dorm, hotel, or guest house) through our Partner in Brazil, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Transport from the airport.
- Your orientation before heading out to the project.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Brazil, your room, half board (Breakfast and Dinner).
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Brazil.
- In-country basic language assistance.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- 24-hour emergency hotline.
- Our own text book
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- International flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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More info
Conversation Partner information request
If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Partner programme please contact us.
