Jongo da Serrinha - Music, Art, Dance

  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: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: Grupo Cultural Jongo da Serrinha was founded in 2000 with the objective to continue the work begun by Maria Joana Rezadeira and Mestre Darcy more than 40 years ago to preserve the Jongo musical heritage while providing social assistance to the low-income community of Serrinha. Jongo is the precursor of Samba and was brought to Brazilian soil by Angolan slaves. In addition to Jongo classes, specific workshops are provided in various art forms. Jongo de Serrinha students and faculty from the age of 1 to 83 exhibit their talent in music, dance, and other cultural themes through shows in Brazil and around the world. The shows are divided into 3 parts demonstrating the progression of Brazilian music from Jongo to Samba. 200 children are enrolled in the Jongo da Serrinha program.

Highlights: Our 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 years old

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:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program 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