Major FAQ-BRAZIL

	About Brazil volunteer program (In General)
	Applying for the Brazil volunteer program?
	Airport and Arrival Information
	Room and Food
	Visa
	Health and safety
	Vaccination
	Money Matter
	Field Support and supervision
	Communication
	Climate of Brazil
	Materials to Bring
	Gift for Host Family and Project

About IFRE's Brazil Volunteer Program (in General)

How long has IFRE been working in Brazil ? Whom do you work with? Where are you located? What are IFRE's programs?

IFRE has been running volunteer projects for a number of years all over Latin America . We work with a number of NGOs, governmental organizations, non-profits and communities. IFRE's volunteer projects in Brazil are located in Rio de Janeiro . The city of Rio de Janeiro is famous for a number of icons representative of Brazil – i.e. the statue of Christ the Redeemer hovering over the city, the spinning colors of the various samba schools (‘sambadoras'), numerous beaches, and more. With easy access to public transportation, volunteers have this world-class city at their fingertips. Currently, IFRE offers the following projects in Brazil : Orphanage Project, Disadvantaged Children/Children at Risk Project, English-Teaching Project, HIV/AIDS Project, Teaching Computer Skills Project, Recreational/Sports Project. ALSO: IFRE offers optional Portuguese lessons to participants volunteering in Brazil.