Teach English on Brazil's Coast (Salvador)

  Brazil

• Salvador: 
Salvador

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates available year round

Description: Based in the historic and beautiful city of Salvador, volunteers will be given the perfect opportunity to put their English language teaching to the test. Providing English language training to both the future monitors of tourism and to the leading lights in digital design should mean that there is never a dull moment. By equipping young Brazilians from the poorest neighbourhoods with vital English language skills, you will be helping them to overcome the barriers of poverty and unemployment and ensure that they can take their first steps into a meaningful career. At both projects the main focus is of course teaching English. However, each also has other activities that you can expect to get involved with. At Turismo e Cidadania, you may participate in all the other classes, such as art; history of Bahia and Brazil; history of Africa; customer service; entrepreneurship; and computer training. At CIPO, you may be able to participate in activities focused on video, pictures, design and computer graphics.

Highlights: For both projects, the exchange of experiences between youths and professionals of several countries of the world represents a rich experience.

Qualifications: Come in a spirit of generosity and sincerity; open yourself up to the experience; be prepared for emotional experiences; not expect a structure, but be open minded to the unexpected things that will happen; not be intimidated by the strange culture; and last but not least, be independent, adaptable and motivated.

We recommend that you learn as much Portuguese as possible prior to your placement

Cost in US$: $2052 for 4 weeks; $309 for each additional week

Before you depart we offer:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instructions
- vaccination recommendations
- advice on health, safety & culture shock
- contact details to pass along to your family
- i-to-i TEFL certification

When you arrive we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- accommodation and food
- well-researched, quality placement
- support of in-country i-to-i team

You will always have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

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

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 500 projects on 5 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, media, health, conservation, building, marketing or tourism.

Year Founded: 1994