Sustainable Environment Projects in Brazil

Location: Brazil: Salvador

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Dates: July 3 - July 17

600 California Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 United States

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 Include Description:

- Housing
- Meals
- Project Funding & Support
- Cultural & Adventure
- Excursions
- Onsite Transportation
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- 24-Hour Staff Support

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Conservation
  • Eco-tourism
  • Environment
  • Global Warming
  • Natural Resources
  • Organic Farming
  • Planting
  • Reforestation
  • Restoration
  • Sanitation
  • Marine Conservation
  • Tourism
  • Tree Planting
  • Wildlife Surveying
Age Range
18 and above
This 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
  • 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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