Quick Facts
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As a volunteer in Brazil, you will have the unique opportunity to experience the culture of one of the most diverse nations in the world from the inside out. Brazil's population includes people of European, Asian, Arab, African, and indigenous. . .
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Salvador, Brazil
Brazil
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Flexible dates available. Duration:
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12
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(participation cost details)
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Children
Education
Health
Gender & Equality
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UniversalGiving Partner
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Full Description
| Description
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| As a volunteer in Brazil, you will have the unique opportunity to experience the culture of one of the most diverse nations in the world from the inside out. Brazil's population includes people of European, Asian, Arab, African, and indigenous descent.
Cross-Cultural Solutions chose Salvador as the base for its volunteer programs in Brazil because of the rich mix of history and diversity, and the strong sense of culture that it offers. There is a wide economic divide in Salvador, where you will find residences ranging from huge mansions to shantytowns.
CCS? volunteers working in Brazil have the opportunity to contribute to community-based projects initiated by the residents of these shantytowns. One such town is Alagados. Meaning ?flooded,? it is made up of shacks built over water on stilts. Most residents are under the age of twenty, and the community-based organizations help to provide them with education, employment, and health care.
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Cost Details
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| The program fee starts at $2,988 for 2 weeks and is 100% tax-deductible for U.S. residents and many people fundraise. The one-week Insight Abroad program fee starts at $1,946. The program fee covers the cost of the program and so much more, including pre-departure materials, your personalized volunteer placement, cultural and learning activities, lodging at a CCS Home-Base, all meals, in-country transportation, experienced and professional support staff, all local and incoming international phone calls, a 24-hour emergency hotline, and travel medical insurance.
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| A Great Opportunity For... |
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
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| Skills Needed/ Experience |
No special skills required. We accept volunteers with all levels of experience and believe that every volunteer has something unique to offer.
Volunteers skills, interests, and experience are matched to the community needs.
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Location Information
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Our Home-Base structure gives you the chance to talk with other volunteers or reflect on your experiences. This structure is designed to help you enjoy all the country has to offer without the frustrations or time spent in day-to-day logistics. As part of every Volunteer Abroad program, we provide you with a safe and supportive environment so you can focus on getting the most out of your time volunteering abroad. This unique Home-Base structure also means that we are not burdening the local community with the need to support or care for volunteers.
Cross-Cultural Solutions' typical housing consists of a comfortable house in a local, residential neighborhood. Clean, modest accommodations with shared occupancy rooms are the standard.
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About Cross-Cultural Solutions
Our mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
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