Travel Tree City/State: Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolos Country: BRAZIL Rewarding Teaching in Rio de Janeiro! (TWB312) REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Travellers Worldwide Suite 2A, Caravelle House 17-19 Goring Road West Sussex UNITED KINGDOM BN12 4AP Phone: 00 44 (0) 1903 502595 www.travellersworldwide.com Program description: Teach Conversational English in this hot tropical paradise to deserving children and adults who need your help! A stimulating yet laid-back experience in one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. LOCATION: The colourful city of Rio, jammed between miles of coastline and mountains, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest and most beautiful cities in the world. It pulses with life and deserves its reputation as Cidade Maravilhosa (Wonderful City). The inhabitants of Rio, known locally as Carioca’s, pursue pleasure like no other people, fully utilizing their impressive beaches with beautiful people, samba, ice cold beers and the local firewater, cachaça! PROJECT OVERVIEW: We have a selection of institutions that you can teach at, catering for children ranging in age from very young to teenagers. You can also teach adults looking to improve their English, and in turn, their career prospects. With many worthwhile Travellers projects on-going in Rio, you choose the age group you want to work with. You may want to concentrate your time in just one institute or you may be keen to spread your help between a selection of institutes, gaining a varied experience. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:   An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Latin America.   The enormous satisfaction of making a difference to under-privileged children.   New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.   An entry on your CV/Resume that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market   And best of all ... an unforgettable experience! DO I NEED QUALIFICATIONS TO DO THIS PLACEMENT?: No, you don't need any qualifications to participate in a teaching placement in Brazil. Facilities range from basic to very good, with some having modern computer rooms and access to the internet. Brazil gives you the chance to experience the full spectrum of teaching, with students ranging from young children to adults. The schools and education centres have a lovely atmosphere with class sizes ranging from groups of 8-10 within the educational centres and up to 30-35 within the schools. All of the children are full of the energy of life and will greet you with big beaming smiles, making for fun filled lessons.  Some of the students are very keen to learn and will often ask for after school practise to use their English skills. ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD: Accommodation is situated in the Flamengo region of Rio - just a hop, skip and a jump away from famous Copacabana beach! This is a great place to be as you will be only 3 minutes away from the metro station, opposite the Catete Palace and you will be able to visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue with great ease. Past volunteers have regarded eating out as one of the highlights of living in South America, and an essential part of Brazilian culture! Because of this, the price of your placement only includes your breakfast. For dinner, you’ll get the chance to venture out and sample some of the fabulous food which Rio is famous for. For breakfast in the hotel you can expect natural fruits and juices (try the acai - a delicious berry to sprinkle on your granola cereal), coffee, milk, bread, cheese, ham, butter, jams and sweet cakes (popular in Brazil for breakfast) amongst other things - so you certainly won’t be leaving on an empty stomach! You will be allowed to use the kitchen facilities whenever it is not being used by the hotel staff. The Brazilian passion for food is reflected in the numbers of people you will see spending long, balmy evenings dining in restaurants and al fresco in the city’s buzzing streets, feasting on fare from the traditional Feijoada (black beans and pork stew) or Mariscada (seafood stew) to modern global cuisine rivalling that of any other international city! If you’re partial to tipple, you might like to indulge in a caipiranha, Brazil’s traditional carnival drink made with lime and cachaça, best enjoyed in the sunshine with a churrasco, which is a Brazilian barbeque of rice, meats and - of course - salsa! The cost of eating out in Rio can vary from a just a couple of pounds up to a couple of hundred pounds! This is one city where you certainly won’t have any trouble eating well on a tight budget - there are some very inexpensive options available. The trick is to keep your eyes peeled for the bargain eateries offering specials such as buffet lunches. General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: Everyone welcome aged 17 up to 70+ Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Apartment, Group living, Independent Living How long does the program last?: Various Durations What are the dates of this program: All year round, depending on school holidays. The main school holidays are from mid July until around 10th August and mid-December until the end of February. However, you can do care work in centres during these periods. Benefits and advantages of the program: Your teaching will help in so many ways and you will be teaching to people who really want to learn as they know that it will result in greater opportunities in life for them.  For the luckier ones, your teaching may mean they will get into a better university or improve their career prospects. The impact you will have on the lives of those you teach may well surprise you! ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT Add to your experience in Brazil by doing some additional exciting activities with us - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American dance, or learn a new skill!   Surfing Lessons: Learn to ride the waves on glamorous Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio!   Capoeira Lessons: Capoeira is Brazil’s national sport! Learn to jump, flip, spin and play music in a vibrant Capoeira ‘roda’ – beginners welcome!   Portuguese Language Lessons:  Take a few hours a week alongside your project to enrich your experience in Brazil. There is no better or easier way to learn a language than to live, eat and breathe it...   Latin American Dance Lessons: Learn Samba, Forró, Salsa, Tango and Ballroom… or concentrate on just one style of dance. Learn in groups with an experienced teacher.   Photography Lessons: Capture the flavour of beautiful Rio with your lens on one of our professional courses ... Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Courses available. You can also combine another Travellers project (or two!) whilst studying Portuguese in Rio or Foz. Travellers can arrange the following for your free time, at your request:   Learn, practice and play the beautiful fight/dance/art of Capoeira   Music courses (a variety of local percussion/styles for you to choose from)   Photography courses   Care and crèche work   Dance and sports coaching OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY... "The schools' main objective is to keep children in off the streets, so it provides activities throughout the day and in the evenings in the hope that children will want to stay all day, every day..... and they do! On top of this, children receive a nutritious meal at lunchtime, which is usually their only meal of the entire day. The enthusiasm from the principal and staff has the most incredible effect on the children - despite their circumstances and the daily hardships that they face, they simply love school!! You will be welcomed with open arms to teach whatever you can, including drama, sports, music, art, IT. However, all of the teachers are very excited about being able to offer students the possibility to learn English. The principal is incredibly genuine and passionate about the school and is viewed as a mother figure by many of the children. When I left, she couldn't thank me enough for being part of setting up this programme, which give children at the school the opportunity to be exposed to native English speakers. This project is going to be a huge success - the school is incredible and heartbreaking at the same time, anyone volunteering here will fall in love with its magical atmosphere!" Vicky Boughton, (Travellers volunteer). WHAT TO DO NEXT: Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen! If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. Cost or price of this program: Starts at £895 for two weeks. If you'd like to extend your project once you're there, you can do so. This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply. The cost will be £115 per additional week. Qualifications required: No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Some knowledge of Portuguese is beneficial but not essential. Salary/pay/benefits description: This is a voluntary program and there is a fee involved, which includes all assistance in structuring your placement, your accommodation, support and backup 24/7 from local Travellers staff and meeting you at the nearest airport. Application process Involves: Online application form. CV or Résumé. 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