Sustainable Environment in Brazil

  Brazil

• Salvador: 
Salvador

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Jul 3 - Jul 17

Description: Brazil is home to lush rainforests, world class beaches and a variety of exotic wildlife. However, with the depletion of the forests, desertification and beach pollution, all of Brazil's major ecosystems are threatened. Spend two weeks with ProBrazil in Salvador da Bahia working with local NGOs and conservation organizations on environmental clean-up, protection, community education, and sustainable tourism projects. Homestay living with local families and cultural and adventure activities, from samba and Afro-Brazilian drumming to cooking and capoeira classes, complement your project work.

Excursions:

A mix of adventure and cultural activities may include:
Visit sea turtle rescue centers
Participate in cultural workshops
Explore the area's best beaches

Highlights: Group oriented project, homestay living, and adventure experience
- Group Development Project and Funding
- 1 to 2 Day Intensive Orientation
- Regular staff support and contact
- Community Round Table Discussions
- Weekly adventure and cultural experiences
- Community Immersion and Local Artisan Visits
- Full Room and Board with local homestay families
- All onsite program transportation
- Health and Travel Insurance

The shared project is just one of many ways that volunteers interact with our host communities. Weekend trips to world famous archeological sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery.

Qualifications: Prerequisites:

Team work and desire to help
Suitable for students and adults

Cost in US$: 1695 USD

Experience Required: no

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

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. ProWorld awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and discounts every year. In addition, ProWorld can help you fundraise, seek other scholarships, and work with your study abroad office to transfer financial aid to pay for your program.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

ProWorld Service Corps's Mission Statement: The mission of ProWorld is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld offers 2-26 week internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in Peru, Mexico, Belize, India, Thailand, Brazil and Ghana. All programs are based on hands-on, community-driven development projects. We believe that within every project decision and every community interaction there exists the opportunity for ProWorld staff and volunteers to strengthen our mission and practice our core values: commitment, integrity, vision, sustainability, compassion, and success.

Year Founded: 1998