Volunteering abroad - Painting Favelas in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
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This programme works in
improving the quality of life and expectations of the citizens of
the Favelas - community based tourism at its best! |
Introduction
A hands-on project with a difference, this programme is designed
to educate youngsters about sexual health and drugs awareness by
improving their local neighbourhoods.
By renovating a number of Rio's public places with your in art,
graffiti and gardening skills (creative and green-fingered types
are actively encouraged!) you will help towards the wider goal of
improving local youngsters' self-esteem. Cultural exchange is also
crucial to this programme, making it an ideal choice for overseas
volunteers.
The objective of this particular project is to renovate 20
public spaces in the Morro dos Prazeres in Santa Teresa along with
an awareness campaign that will help maintain these spaces. The
project will include 5 youths and 10 children from the Community.
Each public space should take around 30 days to complete.
Why this project needs volunteers
The need for volunteers, especially foreign volunteers, is far
more than suggested by the day to day activities - the benefit of
which is clear. A key theme that has been stressed is the exchange
of ideas, such as: renovation and construction techniques;
educational techniques regarding awareness necessity to maintain
these public spaces clean and welcoming; new techniques regarding
art, graffiti, landscaping and recycling; and recreational activity
ideas with the objective of improving children's self-esteem. It is
hoped that volunteers and local project workers will both be able
to learn new ways of thinking, and of course the ultimate aim is to
improve the quality of life of the citizens of the community.
Skills required
Ideally, the project is looking for volunteers who have experience
with environmental education and gardening, but the most important
criteria are creativity, imagination, good sense of humour, and
rapport with children. Basic Brazilian Portuguese and/or
Intermediate Spanish is recommended.
Location
This project is only 10 minutes from the accommodation by bus,
both being in the Santa Teresa area of the city. You will
need to arrive at Rio International Airport on your arrival
date
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