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Umbúntu Social Project: community and cultural space with eco-friendly project in Alvorada Brazil

ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV

ABIC - ICYE BRASIL

Alvorado, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazília

Opis

ICYE Brazil invites volunteers to join the CAVAN Project, a Humanitarian Aid ESC initiative. This program offers a 6-month voluntary experience with the Umbúntu social project in a disadvantaged 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 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 note starting dates should be around May 2026.

Ubytovanie, strava a doprava

ICYE Brasil will ensure volunteers are hosted safely and comfortably in a shared flat, providing hot and cold water, Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and private and shared spaces. Breakfast and dinner are provided at home on weekdays by themselves, 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€.

Odborná príprava počas činnosti

Volunteers receive extensive online pre-departure training covering the ESC Humanitarian Aid Framework, healthcare, roles and responsibilities, security, communication, critical thinking and self-care. On arrival, further training is provided by the host organisation. A qualified mentor supports integration into community activities. A mid-term evaluation takes place after about three months, followed by a final follow-up meeting 2–3 months after return. Continuous support is ensured throughout the entire period.

Profil účastníka

We seek open-minded, passionate, dedicated, and motivated individuals to work with disadvantaged communities. Ideal volunteers love interacting with children and enjoy urban gardening, agroforestry, and bioconstruction. After completing assigned tasks, volunteers should independently find ways to contribute to the project. Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is highly welcome. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.


Obdobie činnosti

A total of 26 week(s) during the period 15/05/2026 to 14/11/2026


Miesto činnosti

RUA ALMIRANTE BARROSO 665, Alvorado, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazília


Druh činnosti

Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť


Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín

Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Island, Lichtenštajnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Severné Macedónsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Turecko, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko


Témy aktivít

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise


Lehota na podávanie prihlášok

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Kód projektu

2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251374