Volunteer in Brazil- Umbúntu Social Project

Details

Venue
Rua Almirante Barroso, Floresta, Porto Alegre, Região Geográfica Imediata de Porto Alegre, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, 90220-040, Brazil
Deadline
August 31, 2025

Volunteer in Brazil

Volunteer in Brazil- Umbúntu Social Project

Description 📝

Volunteer in Brazil! ICYE Brazil invites young European volunteers to join the SASID Project, a Humanitarian Aid ESC initiative. Specifically, this program offers a 10-month volunteering experience with the Umbúntu social project, located in a disadvantaged neighborhood of Alvorada city. At Umbúntu, volunteers will find a community and cultural space with workshops on edible plant processing 🌿, handicrafts 🧵, capoeira 🥋, percussion 🥁, and language teaching 📚. Moreover, volunteers will actively participate and even lead these workshops using non-formal education methods, fostering a rich intercultural learning environment 🌍.

Furthermore, volunteers will engage in sustainable practices by helping with farming 🌱, permaculture gardening 🌾, construction 🛠️, and other manual activities related to the project. Ultimately, the main goals of the program are to offer humanitarian aid 🤲, raise awareness about climate change 🌍, and promote discussions on green alternatives 🌱.

So, join us now! 🌱

Please apply via ICJA Humanitarian Aid Volunteering.

Organiser of the Volunteering program in Brazil:

ICJA – FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV
ABIC – ICYE BRASIL
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil

Activity Dates

From 12/09/2025 to 11/07/2026

Location:

RUA ALMIRANTE BARROSO 665, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil 🌍

Individual Volunteering 👫

Looking for participants from:
EU member states 🇪🇺 and associated countries:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
and associated countries: Iceland 🇮🇸, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Turkey 🇹🇷, Republic of North Macedonia 🇲🇰.

Volunteer in Brazil- Activity Topics 🎯:
🌍 Social challenges
🤝 Citizenship and democratic participation
🌱 Environment and natural protection
📚 Education and training
💼 Employment and entrepreneurship
🎨 Creativity and culture
🍎 Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

Application Deadline ⏰: 31/08/2025, 23:59

Volunteer in Brazil — Accommodation, Food 🍽️, and Transport 🚗

ICYE Brasil ensures volunteers are hosted comfortably with local families 🏠, offering hot and cold water 💧, Wi-Fi 🌐, a washing machine 🧺, and private or shared spaces. Specifically, volunteers receive breakfast 🍳 and dinner 🍽️ at home on weekdays, while lunch 🥗 and snacks 🍪 are provided by the project. Moreover, weekends include all meals 🍴 at home. Since Umbúntu focuses on organic produce 🍅, volunteers can enjoy preparing and eating healthy food.

Regarding transportation 🚍, travel to and from the project is arranged through local buses 🚋 or Uber 🚖 for easy commuting within Alvorada. Additionally, volunteers will receive a monthly pocket money 💸 of 250€.

Training During the Volunteering in Brazil 🎓

Volunteers will first receive pre-departure training online 💻, followed by on-arrival training in Brazil 🇧🇷. Then, a mentor 👩‍🏫 will support volunteers daily and help them integrate into the community. After 4-5 months, there will be a mid-term evaluation 📝, and finally, a final evaluation before departure ⏳. Furthermore, a follow-up meeting will be held 2-3 months after the volunteer returns home 🏠.

Participant Profile-Volunteer in Brazil 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

ICYE Brasil ensures that volunteers are hosted in a safe and comfortable environment 🛏️.

The ideal participant:

🌍 Candidates must be 18–35 years old and available for the full 5 or 10-month program.
🤝 They should be ready to support a Humanitarian Aid organization outside the EU.
🌍 Applicants must reside in an EU member state 🇪🇺 (e.g., Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc.) or associated countries like Iceland 🇮🇸, Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, Turkey 🇹🇷, or North Macedonia 🇲🇰.
✅ Candidates must complete a self-assessment and online or classroom training 🎓.
🤔 Volunteers should be open-minded, flexible, and willing to challenge their own views.
🌱 They must be ready to adapt to a new environment and follow local safety rules.

This opportunity offers a rewarding experience for those committed to making a positive impact while embracing cultural exchange and personal growth.

Apply now and become part of this impactful humanitarian mission! 🌍

More volunteering opportunities are available HERE
Rua Almirante Barroso, Floresta, Porto Alegre, Região Geográfica Imediata de Porto Alegre, Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, 90220-040, Brazil

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