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Teach English as a Camp Counselor in Brazil
Location: Brazil: Sao Paulo
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Please contact GeoVisions for exact dates in July.
63 Whitfield Street On The Historic Guilford Green Guilford, CT 06437 United States
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Phone: 203-453-5838
Fax: 203-738-1024
Description
Are you looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Brazil and make a lasting difference through volunteering? Then consider bringing your skills to the table as you change the lives of children through English education. GeoVisions' Camp Counselor program is an incredible way to make a difference in while you explore the culture of Brazil. Volunteer with our English language immersion camp established in Brazil with the purpose to motivate kids and teens between 5 to 17 years old to speak, practice, and learn English. The English Camp is located in the beautiful countryside of Sao Paulo, in the southeast of Brazil, approximately 2 hours outside of the city.
Young Brazilians from 5 to 17 years old attend this camp for fun and to learn English. GeoVisions places volunteer camp counselors here to help contribute to the campers' better use of the English language. Through projects, sports and group activities, the campers are exposed to the practice of English and lots of fun!
Highlights
Volunteer Activities May Include:
* Organize educational projects and games to involve and expose the children to English
* Help organize and participate in recreational activities
* Be a mentor and role model for the children
* Help monitor and watch over the children
* Help teach simple conversational English
All GeoVisions programs include accommodation and meals, airport pick-up, project training, in country support, medical insurance, extensive pre-departure information and project orientation.
Qualifications
If you want to come to the English Camp as a camp counselor, you need to:
* Age requirements is 18 - 28.
* Have some camp experience as a camper or camp counselor.
* Speak English fluently.
* Be available for at least 15 days of camp.
* Fill out all the GeoVisions application and necessary camp forms.
* One written recommendation.
Minimum Education
Diploma/Certification
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Please visit our website for current pricing.
Cost Include Description:
The English Camp provides for International camp counselors:
* An English Camp t-shirt
* An English Camp hat
* Arrival pick up service at the airport and transportation to the camp
* Room and full board (3 meals & 2 snacks per day)
* Certificate of participation
* Laundry service, including supplies
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- culture
- recreation
- sports
- volunteering
- youth
- teaching
Typical Volunteer
At the English Camp in Brazil, the typical volunteer is 18-28 years of age and in good health to participate in the multitude of activities. Good humor and patience. A desire to help kids use their English.Age Range
18-28 years.This Program is open to
American, Australian, Canadian, South African Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Written Application
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
GeoVisions's Mission Statement
GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.
Year Founded
2001
