VOLUNTEER TO KEEP CHILDREN OFF THE STREETS OF FLORIANOPOLIS BY READING TO THEM, PLAYING GAMES AND THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.  Florianopolis, Brazil is the capital of the state of Santa Catarina. With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Florianopolis is a beautiful island, 31 miles long and eleven miles wide. It is a modern and cosmopolitan city that offers calm and remote fisherman villages and populated and busy neighborhoods. The center of the Island is very busy and where the larger companies, banks, and malls are located, as well as many restaurants and night spots. Florianopolis is located in southern Brazil on the ocean. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge which allows easy access to the rest of Brazil. There are 42 beaches around the island, all within a short distance of the downtown center.
Located in Florianopolis, this project works hard to keep children off of the streets. For over 50 years it has served the underprivileged children in the center of this city. Approximately 300 children, ages 8 -12 years old, benefit from this community center. These are children who have difficulties with their studies and the project helps to keep them away from the streets. The children are separated by age in the morning and afternoon. Each group participate in various activities during the week, including recreation, drawing, painting, writing, singing, playing games, reading, listening to stories, preparing theater projects, etc. There is an emphasis on teaching the children the importance of the environment by teaching techniques for material recycling, re-use of materials, etc. There is also a daycare at the center for children up to age 4. As a volunteer it may be possible to:
- Help teachers with education activities including, drawing, painting, writing, singing songs, reading, preparing play presentations, etc.
- Help teachers with recreational activities.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and order in the rooms.
What You Get For Your Program Fee - Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in Florianopolis, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Florianopolis, the basic amenities, 2 meals per day with a host family, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
- An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in Brazil.
- In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.
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