Tour Overview
The Núcleo de prevenção de DST-AIDS, which will be coordinating this project, started its operations in 2001 with the objective of educating the youth of the Community regarding contracting HIV and AIDS through drug needles and unprotected sexual relations. Considering the lack of information on this issue within the Community, the organisation expanded their work to include women's health, diabetes, tuberculoses and hypertension. 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.
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.
Prices
Placement fee:US$ 1425.00 for 1 weeks, US$ 275.00 for every week thereafter
Premier available:None available
Can be combined:Yes
TEFL included:40 hour online course included. Ask our expert travel advisers about adding a practical weekend course to your qualification.
Items not included:Flight, insurance and visa costs In-country transport (except airport pickup on arrival date) Food (approximately US$60 per week)
Accommodation:Included in placement fee
Meals:Self catering
Activities:Painting, decorating and maintaining public spaces, gardening, developing awareness campaigns, structure community events, organise recreational activities in the community.
Working Hours:Work will be 3-5 days per week, including Saturday, approx 4 hours a day. Amount of hours will vary, but typically will be 10 to 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm. You will arrive day 1 (Friday), have your orientation day 2 (Saturday) and then day 3 (Sunday is a day off). You will therefore start your project work on day 4 (Monday). Please note that there will be major disruptions to the project during carnival in 2008 this will fall between 2nd and 9th February. When a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday please note that the preceding Monday or following Friday will also be a holiday.
Resources:The project has few resources and volunteers will need to bring anything possible from home.
Accommodation:Guesthouse hotel, shared rooms
Food:Self Catering
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
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