Teach in a Circus School - Brazil

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: The volunteers act in projects developed and operated by the local organization and their community councils. They have a unique experience of participating actively in developing communities for a fairer world, while they create a rich personal opportunity for cultural exchange.

We have our operations linked with many Non Profit Organizations and develop volunteer programs to attend to specific challenges they face, allowing them to give better benefits to the communities they serve. At the same time, the programs provide gratifying experiences to the volunteers who feel the social and/or environmental changes that their work provokes.

The programs also provide training for volunteers and communities, generate income and employment, and do so in an open ethical manner through sharing the revenues with partner organizations.

The Placements are specially formatted according to the volunteer's abilities and interests. They are ideal for those who are willing to become a partner of a development project. This programs take place only in Rio de Janeiro.

At the Circus School CRescer e Viver, volunteers can teach or assist in teaching any of the following skill sets at beginner and/or advanced levels:

- Circus (all types of activities)
- Dance (all types)
- Theatre/Corporal expression
- Visual Arts (all forms: painting, drawing, sculpture, etc..)
- Music
- Capoeira
- Medicine and/or social assistance ' Portuguese required.

In addition, Crescer e Viver is open to suggestions from potential volunteers that are interested in formatting a unique project that caters to the volunteer's unique skills and fulfills the organization objectives. Such projects will need to demonstrate formative progression for the students or to the infrastructure of the organization, like a mural, or a sculpture, or other.

The program Crescer e Viver organizes a Work Plan, so that each day is dedicated to a different activity.

The volunteer will work, approximately 20 hours per week.

Crescer e Viver can receive the maximum of 5 volunteers at a time in each locality; total of 10.

Highlights: The programs are formatted according to our volunteers' abilities and interests and the partner organization necessities, in a way it is very rewarding and productive to both parts

Qualifications:
- Volunteers must be open-minded.
- Volunteers must be flexible.
- They must be willing to adjust to a new culture.

Cost in US$: 780

- Development of the volunteer placement together with the partner organization;
- Initial support to locate public transportation means to and from the project;
- Program management and administrative fee;
- Donation to the partner organization (50% of the NET placement fee);
- Orientation and information about the city, guides, listings, tips, maps, health issues and safety;
- Airport pickup by an Iko Poran representative;
- Lodging in one of our comfortable volunteer houses (first 4 weeks);
- Assistance in the case of emergencies.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The volunteers act in programs developed and operated by their own organizations and community councils. They have a unique experience of participating actively in developing communities of a fairer world, while they create a rich personal opportunity for cultural exchange It is the ideal travel experience for those who want to go beyond the ordinary. It is aimed at people who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex realities of the Brazilian population, as well as have the satisfaction of sharing, learning and helping in the construction and visualization of a fairer world for all.

Age Range: Must be over 18

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

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Iko Poran Association's Mission Statement: To implement volunteer programs and projects that make a positive impact on the projects in which they take place, promoting a wide experience exchange between cultures and strengthening a constant and growing number of NGOs in Brazil.

Year Founded: 2002