Volunteer in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Amazon

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador: 
Salvador
• Northern Brazil: 
Santarem

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

Description: An unforgettable experience, full of life and joy. The perfect launchpad for an independent, worthwhile and fulfilling experience in Brasil. Our staff is always on hand to offer advice, help out with any problem or just recommend a good party. Placements are formatted according to the volunteers' abilities and interests and our partner organization necessities, in a way it is productive and rewarding for all.

Volunteers partake in projects developed and operated by local partner organizations and their respective community councils. Volunteers have a unique experience of by actively participating in developing communities for a fairer world while creating a rich personal opportunity for cultural exchange.
They have the chance to experience Brazil from a community perspective.

Iko Poran caters to an increasing demand for better logistics in the reception, lodging, transportation and allocation of international volunteers who wish to perform in social development projects in Brazil. The goal of all the programs is to strengthen the partner insitutions, so that they can produce more significant results and reach more beneficiaries with a better quality of service.

Applications for volunteer programs in Brazil are accepted from individuals willing to teach or apply any of the following skill sets at beginner or advanced levels:

- Business & Management (Marketing, Finance, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, etc..)
- Circus training (Acrobatics, Balancing, Clown, Aerials, Juggling, Choreography)
- Graphic Design
- Animation, Video
- Theatre (Acting, Costume design, Illumination, Carpentry, Other)
- Cinema (Production, Editing, Sound, Cinema history)
- Computer skills
- Martial Arts
- Teach English
- Music
- Youth development
- Other unique skill offered by the international volunteer that fulfills NGO values and objectives will also be considered.

For information on application procedures and further information about our various programs and our organization please visit our website or email us.

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 parties.

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 World Wide 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 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