Umbúntu Social Project - community and cultural space with eco-friendly project in Alvorada Brazil
ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV
ABIC - ICYE BRASIL
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil
Description
ICYE Brazil invites young European volunteers to join the SASID Project, a Humanitarian Aid ESC initiative. This program offers a 10-month voluntary experience with the Umbúntu social project in a poor district of Alvorada city. Umbúntu provides a community and cultural space with workshops on topics like edible plant processing, handicrafts, capoeira, percussion, and language teaching. Volunteers will participate in and lead these workshops using non-formal education methods, fostering a rich intercultural learning environment. But volunteers will also have a hands-on experience in environmentally sustainable practices by participating in farming, permaculture gardening, construction and other manual activities of our project. The main aims are to provide humanitarian aid, raise awareness about climate change and encourage discussions on green alternatives. Join us now! ! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/humanitarian-aid-volunteering !
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
ICYE Brasil will ensure volunteers are hosted safely and comfortably with local families, providing hot and cold water, Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and private and shared spaces. Breakfast and dinner are provided at home on weekdays, while lunch and snacks are offered by the project. Weekends include all meals at home. Umbúntu’s focus on organic produce allows volunteers to enjoy and prepare healthy food. Transportation to and from the project is arranged via local bus or Uber, ensuring smooth commutes within Alvorada. Volunteers will receive a monthly pocket money of 250€.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive pre-departure training online and on-arrival training in the host country. A knowledgeable mentor will support them daily, ensuring smooth integration into community activities. Mid-term evaluation training will occur after 4-5 months, followed by a final evaluation before departure. A follow-up meeting will take place 2-3 months after returning home.
Participant profile
ICYE Brasil will ensure volunteers are hosted safely and comfortably with local families, providing hot and cold water, Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and private and shared spaces. Breakfast and dinner are provided at home on weekdays, while lunch and snacks are offered by the project. Weekends include all meals at home. Umbúntu’s focus on organic produce allows volunteers to enjoy and prepare healthy food. Transportation to and from the project is arranged via local bus or Uber, ensuring smooth commutes within Alvorada. ! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/humanitarian-aid-volunteering !
Activity dates
From 23/10/2025 to 31/10/2026
Activity location
RUA ALMIRANTE BARROSO 665, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
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
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/12/2025 23:59
Project code
2023-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101140014