Description:
Cultural Embrace partners with local humanitarian organizations to share more knowledge about the people and culture in Latin America. Our goals are to assist the at-need and at-risk communities and to improve their standards of living. By contributing your time, energy and passion to others, you will gain a memorable and meaningful experience while traveling abroad.
Highlights:
Volunteering in Latin America Offers:
* An unforgettable experience helping and improving Latin American communities
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g. language, crafts, dancing)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Degrees Available:
Associates
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
You must be at least 18 years of age, or with adult consent. Enjoy providing a service and working with others. Capable to live and work in basic and sparse conditions. Spanish knowledge preferred.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: Varies
Cost Includes:
* Pre-arranged Volunteer Project
* Housing
* Most meals
* Language Lessons at many countries
* Comprehensive Insurance
* Arrival Assistance
* Training/Orientation
* Bi-Lingual Pre-departure and Local Support
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
agriculture,
animal welfare,
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
community health,
community organizing,
conservation,
cutting wood,
digging,
eco-tourism,
education,
English teaching,
fixing fences,
health,
health care,
health education,
hospital,
medicine,
nutrition,
orphans,
painting,
parks,
planting,
popular education,
primary education,
public education,
reforestation,
sea turtle protection,
secondary education,
social services, social work,
street kids,
teaching,
tutor
and wildlife surveying
Typical Volunteer: Volunteers that share the compassion of helping others and trying to improve the lives of others while gaining a new perspective on their own.
Age Range: Minimum age 18 or with parent consent
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living,
Home-stays
and Independent living
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks-1 year
Post Services Include:
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"