Special Care for Special People: Care Project, Brazil

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro

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

Description: The volunteer can work in the following areas:

* Prosthesis design and instruments to ensure self-reliability.
* Development projects on filming, photography, video productions, documentaries and artistic creations.
* Companion and assistance for individuals with a handicap.

Highlights:
* See the world from another angle
* Work side-by-side with an inspired team
* You are invited to look for creative solutions for problems

Qualifications: No prior training or educational background is necessary to participate in this project. All volunteers will get a 20 hour introductory workshop.

Most important is that you are open-minded to the challenges and the individual needs that may arise from dealing with people with handicaps.

Cost in US$: 499

- Program vacancy and placement;
- Pre-departure information, regarding the program;
- Airport pick-up;
- Donation to the partner organization;
- Assistance enrolling a good language course;
- Advise on the best (day)tours;
- Assistance in case of emergencies.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical SOLRISA volunteer likes to: - Share experiences to work side-by-side in an unusual environment; - Feel the need, bridging the difference between rich and poor; - Experience another culture from inside; - Enrich their world and someone else's; - Act socially responsible; - Do something and make the difference.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

SOLRISA's Mission Statement: Solrisa helps communities through volunteers, project development and through partnerships to provide technical and financial support. Our programs are developed to promote intercultural exchange, bring a positive contribution and development in low income communities to help support and strengthen local organizations. Solrisa has 3 main goals: Develop and operate sustainable projects in communities where help is needed the most, promote intercultural respect and understanding through volunteers and increase consciousness to build a fairer and sustainable society.

Year Founded: 2006