Teachers, Social Workers, and Psychologists Needed to Volunteer in Impoverished Community

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro

Durations of Program: 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Please Contact Us for updates.

Description: As a Social Worker, you will have the following key responsibilities:

* Complete family visits in the communities and work together with our social worker.
* Work closely with the children and teenagers to help them cope with their past and to improve their social behavior.
* Help our social worker to do administrative paper work.

As a Teacher, you will have the following key responsibilities:

* Help teachers from the community school to lead their classes
* Give school reinforcement for kids and teenagers in the community school or in their houses
* Organize activities (sport, dance, art, etc)

As a Psychologist, you will have the following key responsibilities:

* Work closely with the children and teenagers to help them to cope with their
past and to improve their social behavior
* Family therapy

Highlights: The volunteer program at Criança Brasil is completely free. Volunteers receive accommodation within the community of Morro do Paraiso, food, and training.

Qualifications:
* Intermediate Portuguese skills
* Degree or experience in Teaching, Psychology and Social Service
* Minimum of 6 months volunteer period
* Experience working with children and teenagers
* Experience working in developing countries

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: free

Experience Required: yes

Experience working with kids and teenagers and working in developing countries.

Age Range: from 21

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

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Crianca Brasil's Mission Statement: To raise the model of dignity and respect for the wanting children, increasing the level of education and including to system of families behind the community.