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VOLUNTEER IN BRAZIL

HIGHLIGHTS

Ø Guaranteed volunteer placements available in the areas of: Child care, Environment/Ecology, Teaching/Tutoring, Wildlife Conservation/Rescue

Ø Minimum 2 weeks (4 weeks in Florianópolis), maximum 3 months commitment Ø Placements in Curitiba, Florianópolis, Rio de Janeiro

REQUIREMENTS Note: participants must be at least 21 years old

¨ Application form ¨ Cover letter ¨ Résumé/CV ¨ $150 non-refundable deposit (applies to overall program cost) ¨ Supplementary application materials due after provisional acceptance

DEADLINES

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We recommend you apply at least 12 weeks before your program start to have sufficient time to get your placement, obtain your visa, and make your plans. Standard program start date = 1st Sunday of each month (Exceptions: 2nd Sunday of Apr/Jun, 5th Sunday of Aug/Nov)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

ü API advisor to assist you with all pre-departure needs, including visa assistance, and liaise with partner throughout program

ü Airport pick-up / arrival assistance

ü Housing with local host family (Exception: Jaguar Reserve volunteers live in lodge.)

ü Meals (Breakfast and dinner daily)

ü Medical, Life, and Travel Insurance

ü On-site program orientation

ü On-site support from partner and host agency PROGRAM FEE

2 weeks: Curitiba = $1,390 to $1,990; Rio de Janeiro* = $1,490 Additional weeks: Curitiba = $365 to $500; Rio* = $365

*Extra fee of $200 for housing during Carnaval week.

4 weeks: Florianópolis = $2,290 Additional weeks: Florianópolis = $365

Optional Portuguese classes cost $294/week. Language classes are not available at Curitiba Jaguar Reserve.