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Community Development in Rio
Location: Brazil: Rio de Janeiro
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
1557 Ogden St. Suite 5 Denver, CO 80218 United States
Call Us
Phone: (303) 321-8278
Fax: 303-847-5445
Description
Founded in 1984, this Brazilian nonprofit organization operates on behalf of children and adolescents at social risk, ages 6 to 18 years old. The association is maintained through cooperative arrangements with national and international, corporate donors and civil society. The project works in a preventive way- its performance is focused on community work and offers educational activities such as art, music, sports and recreation for children and adolescents coming from poor communities and neighborhoods near the center. Because the schools are overrun, kids only attend classes either in the morning or the afternoon. Free classes are offered at the community center to keep the kids off the streets. Currently, the organization teaches over 400 children at some point during the week, and there are long waitlists for all of the classes. Volunteers are needed to coach sports, teach music and dance, tutor English students, help with gardening, and assist in the computer lab. There are a few capacity building classes available for adult training as well.
Highlights
This placement includes accommodations with a homestay family in Rio, and the center is along the train route.
Qualifications
Everyone has something to offer, and no specific education or experience is required. If volunteers have an interest in teaching art, sewing, music, sports, cooking or English there are placements specifically needing those skills.
Intern Types
- Development
- Education
- English as a Second Language
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
starts at USD 1,310
Cost Include Description:
In addition, the program in Rio includes:
* Airport pick-up and accommodations with a local family.
* Host families live in nicer neighborhoods,
* Have full western style amenities,
* Provide breakfast and dinner daily.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Adult Education
- Arts
- Athletics
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Computer Training
- Education
- English Teaching
- Gardening
- Nutrition
- Organizational Development
- Painting
- Public Education
- Recreation
- Social Services, Social Work
- Street Kids
- Tutor
- Volunteering
- Youth
- Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive. They are interested in cultural immersion, and they are passionate about travel!Age Range
18-81This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Job and Internship Network
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement
ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded
2001
