English-Teaching Project
Project At A Glance |
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Start Point: Rio de Janeiro
End Point: Gale ã o International Airport – Rio de Janeiro
Duration: 2-12 Weeks
Hours: 20-30 Hours per week
Food: Local meals 3 times a day
Room: Local volunteer house
Date: First and Third Monday of each month |
As much as the demand for English is on the rise around the world as more and more citizens of ALL countries wish to seek employment, Brazil is certainly no different. With floods of tourist visiting this country every year – whether to participate in the stimulating festival of Carnival, the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro , or the sparkling waters of the surrounding beaches – those equipped with English language skills are seen as an invaluable asset. Furthermore, with the hospitality industry ever on the rise, English-speaking tour guides and hotel employees are in demand.
IFRE collaborates with numerous organizations and language schools to teach the English language to eager citizens looking to further their education and hone their communicative skills. In addition to English, volunteers can assist in teaching a number of practical skills to Brazilians (i.e. personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.). Volunteers in these projects should be proactive individuals who enjoy making a positive, long-lasting impact on the lives of those less fortunate.
 Skills/Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required to join the English-teaching project in Brazil . However, interested individuals should have a passion and eagerness to help less fortunate children. While Portuguese is preferred it is not required. IFRE offers free Portuguese lessons to participants volunteering in Brazi. All volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, patient and adaptive.
Volunteers' Responsibilities
Volunteers will assist school-based educators as well as language institutes in teaching English to citizens of Brazil . Children and adults will benefit from the contributions of proficient English-speaking volunteers who are willing to dedicate their time and efforts. Volunteers help developing conversational English-skills as well as developing learning activities to encourage the younger learners' participation and interests. Volunteer will also support teachers who are already in the process of instructing Brazilian children within an English-teaching curriculum. Administrative duties of schools, language institutes may be required of volunteers as well. Educating the younger learners pertaining to issues of personal hygiene and sanitation may also be required.
Room/Food
 IFRE manages living accommodations and meals within a volunteer hostel located in a quaint neighborhood within the city of 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. Within these accommodations, volunteers have numerous amenities such as: television, a kitchen, internet services, laundry, etc. Detailed housing information will be provided before volunteers arrive in Rio de Janeiro . IFRE manages 3 local foods a day. Occasionally, volunteers will also be required to prepare/serve their own meals |
