Community Work and Tourism 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: As an international volunteer, you will be in a perfect position to assist with "Project Tourism and Social Responsibility." Based in Salvador and its metropolitan area, the project works with youngsters from low-income families who are keen to work in the area's tourism industry. Volunteers may find themselves involved in a diverse range of activities including making speeches, providing classroom assistance, supporting the IT training laboratory, planning and executing promotional campaigns, and accompanying and supporting financial and administrative activities.

You should expect your time at this project to be varied and to be involved in many different activities. Aside from supporting classroom activities, you will also help organize and join the youth in extra class and team activities, and help the instructors to create teaching materials.

The aim of this project is to help teenagers and young people from poor communities to prepare for employment. All of the youngsters taking part in this project have shown better results at school, and have also improved their family relations and social behaviour. Our project also encompasses community development supporting youngsters who are HIV positive.

Highlights: This is your chance to get to grips with tourism in the beautiful coastal area of Salvador where the sun (almost) always shines! As an international volunteer you will be in a perfect position to assist with a unique project which works with youngsters from low-income families, helping them find a way into a brighter and better future in their own home.

Salvador is on the east coast of Brazil in the state of Bahia. It has a unique and vibrant culture based around its African roots which is reflected in its music, dance and religion. The historic centre boasts ornate churches and cobbled streets. There are fantastic beaches within 45 minutes of the city centre and relaxed islands off the coast.

Qualifications: It is vital that you approach this project with a professional attitude, in order to set an example to the teenagers and young adults. Some professional experience in the tourism industry would be a great advantage, although not essential, providing you can demonstrate at least awareness and a serious interest in the industry.

We recommend that you learn as much Portuguese and Spanish 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 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 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