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Volunteering in Brazil and its Benefits

“Volunteering is a basic expression of human relationship. It is not a charitable act but a necessity to fight against social atomization in an ever globalizing world. An ethic of volunteering exists in every society, albeit in different forms.” ~UN Volunteers (2000)

Brazil is the biggest country in South America with fifth highest population in the world. It rose to be one of the largest economies in the world -with its economic reforms and commercial opportunities, establishing itself as an International Destination for Job Opportunities. It has promoted itself as eco-tourist destination, which has greatly helped to flourish tourism in the country and put it in most beautiful destinations in the world.

 
The county rich for exotic tropical climate and water resources is also a home to Favelas, shanty towns located in the metropolis like Rio de Janerio and suburban areas. Homeless children are a common fixture here, along with lack of health awareness and diseases. With nowhere else to turn, they can resort to deviant means to survive and get involved in crime. In order to help these children you as a volunteer can participate in various educational and human resource development programs offered by national and international organizations operating in Brazil. Though, Brazil has dramatically decreased poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition in the last decade, it still suffers from increasing rate of crime, corruption and under development.
 

The government of Brazil is very courteous towards international volunteers and support, which are working for the benefits of its people. Volunteering opportunities in Brazil allows you to assist NGOs in various social development works, such as teaching in resource poor schools, supporting children with Cancers and children in orphanages.

Before volunteering in Brazil, consider these:
1. Why come to Brazil in the first place, and what do you want to feel when you leave?
2. By Volunteering in Brazil, how are you going to make it a better place?

If you can find answers for these questions then you can rip the best out of your experiences in Brazil.

 
As important as it is to be doing helpful volunteer work, it’s just as important to be working on yourself, i.e. educating and growing yourself in experiences.

Some of the many benefits of Volunteering in Brazil include:

1. Enjoying tropical climate, beaches and cuisines.
2. Experience a cultural combination of Latino and Portuguese.
3. Experience being a part of the dedicated and high-achieving workforce in the world.
4. Helping and creating a prosperous future for young and poor children.
5. Creating health awareness and elevating the risk of HIV/AIDS

Visit Travellers Quest -a database of 5,000 International Organizations & 7,000 Programs worldwide. Search and select best non-profit, profit organizations, corporations or institutions to volunteer and travel in Brazil.

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