Protect the Peri Lagoon in Santa Catarina, Brazil

  Brazil

• Southern Brazil: 
Florianopolis

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round.

Description: The Peri Lagoon is a registered municipal park located in the region southeast of the island of Santa Catarina, inserted into one of the last remnants of Atlantic Forest. Its purpose is to protect its natural resources, maintain the Azorean culture and also provide space for environmental education for local communities and students.

Volunteer activities may include:
* Preparing the soil to be used to plant seeds
* Prepare and handle seed trays
* Left and move seedlings to larger spaces or plastic containers used to transport them
* Collect seeds of local and endemic tree/plant species
* Transport saplings to be planted in designated areas inside and/or outside of the park.

Highlights: Florianopolis hosts 42 beaches around the island, all within a short distance of the downtown center.   

Portuguese classes are available. Please contact GeoVisions for more details and cost.

Cost in US$: $1910 for one month.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001