Dance to the Crowd - Arts and Creative Experiences

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador: 
Salvador

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

Description: To protect the youth of Rio De Janeiro from being exposed to violence and becoming involved in crime, alternative forms of education and motivation activities have been put in to practice within these communities. Amongst the organizations involved in this work is Danca pra Galera(DPG). DPG is an organisation established in 2002 that offers young people an opportunity to explore alternatives to the violence and crime that they are exposed to and consider positive ways in which they can influence their local community and other young people.

DPG provides the following services and programs for the youth of Prazeres.
1. Street dance training, lessons and choreography
2. An internet website and interactive service
3. IT services and web design training
4. Visual Arts expression
5. Library service within the local community
6. Health Awareness and Nutrition

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 come in a spirit of generosity and sincerity;
- Volunteers must themselves up to the experience;
- They must be keen to adjust to a new culture and open minded;
- And last but not least, they should be independent, adaptable and motivated.

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: - Volunteers must come in a spirit of generosity and sincerity; - Volunteers must themselves up to the experience; - They must be keen to adjust to a new culture and open minded; - And last but not least, they should be independent, adaptable and motivated.

Age Range: Must be over 18 year old

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:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni 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