Build dance and art centers 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: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates available year round

Description: If you are a "Jack of all Trades", then this is an ideal opportunity to combine building with the arts. Based in the historic city of Salvador, you will be able to get your hands dirty assisting with the building of an arts and dance centre. For the nimble and quick-footed there may also be possibilities to participate in creative dance and music activities. You could find yourself warming up with the Afro Brazilian's samba reggae musical beat or limbering up with the Capoeira Angola dancers. Whatever you find yourself doing, the focus of the projects is to provide opportunities to the youth from poor communities to develop their citizenship through the traditional arts. You will be working on building facilities such as a library and a new room where artistic activities can be developed. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with English workshops, develop activities in dance and music, and attend capoeira classes together with the children and youth beneficiaries of the project.

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

Cost in US$: $1310 for 2 weeks; $275 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 years old

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 Independently Or 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 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994