Salvador Insight Brazil Volunteer Program (6N)

Travel to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil and experience its culture and heritage with this 7Day / 6 Night Insight Brazil Volunteer Travel Package that includes Volunteer Programs, accommodations, transportation, tours and much more.

Volunteer abroad and experience another culture like never before while working side-by-side with local people.

Gently resting on an endless coastline, Salvador is Brazil 's oldest city and first capital. Today, it serves at the capital of Bahia and is a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian life. The landscape is breathtaking and the flora and fauna are almost as diverse as the population. With people of European, Asian, Arab, African and indigenous descent, Brazil offers a mosaic of cultures. Regardless of their backgrounds, one thing's for sure - Brazilians are known for their contagious smiles and positive outlook on life.

The majority of the country's famous artists and musicians hail from this area, making this city Brazil 's most artistic. From Candomblé, a traditional Afro-Brazilian religion, to Capoeira, an African martial art that combines skill with rhythm and dancing, the people of Salvador are very proud of their heritage and love to celebrate it. With streets throughout the city filled with scenes of dancing and music year-round, it's no wonder so many here are always happy and smiling. In fact, don't be surprised if you are invited to join in a local samba or two!

Insight Brazil Volunteer Program:

Accommodation:

6 nights at our Home-base in Salvador . it is a large house located in the middle-class neighborhood of Ondina.

Your Insight Abroad Placement with our Partner Programs - The framework of the experience:

Your work as a participant is project-based and requires no prior experience - just a desire to pitch-in and help the community. No matter what your prior experience or placement, both the local people and our staff look forward to your arrival. As a participant, you'll get a chance to see these invaluable services up close, and to participate in a meaningful way. And in doing so, you'll be involved in areas of work that are at the very core of this country's social system. You'll have the opportunity to experience first-hand how politics can shape a society, and in just one week, you'll gain an insider's perspective of this community - one that you could never plan on accessing in your ordinary travels. While the city of Salvador is rich in beauty, it's also home to many shantytowns, or 'favelas'. In the favelas, Partner organizations are working to provide extra education and health care to the residents. As a participant, you'll be invited by the community into their neighborhoods to discuss and share in community concerns - and work side-by-side with local people to create solutions that matter. As part of this experience, you'll get the incredible opportunity to work with the local children, supplying some of their most basic needs. Participants are often surprised to discover that they receive much more from their daily interactions than they actually end up giving. In fact, our participants have become so popular in many neighborhoods that children from other neighborhoods often make a trip just to visit with them!

Perspectives Programming:

Brazilians are so energetic and enthusiastic, it's almost impossible not to soak up their culture and customs. But just to make sure every participant gets the chance to really get involved, we offer Perspectives Programming - a number of activities each afternoon that are meaningful and exciting. These activities are designed to help immerse you into the community in just a matter of days. They include an in-depth orientation to the program and local customs, plus exciting cultural excursions, such as an insider's tour of the community you will be a part of. You'll create some Brazilian flavor of your own in a local cooking class, and get a chance to dance the afternoon away with a samba or Capoeira lesson. We also host various guest speakers who are local experts on a variety of topics including Candomblé, Brazilian politics and so much more.

Free Time:

Free time is time for your own personal adventures, and is available some afternoons and most evenings. This time is yours to explore the town, to shop, or to do whatever helps you get to know the community and people in your own way. You'll find there is plenty to do in Salvador , including taking part in free music workshops in Pelourinho, enjoying extra Capoeira lessons, visiting galleries and museums in the city, or heading to the beautiful beach. If you need some tips on where to go and what to see, the local staff is always on hand to give you some exciting suggestions.

Observations:

Transportation:

From the moment you arrive in the country until the time of your return flight, our licensed drivers will be there to provide you with safe transportation to all volunteer sites and Perspectives Programming activities.

Please note that cultural activities will vary from one program to the next. Some of your pre-planned activities are not geared towards tourist visits, while other activities are special events. Your Insight Abroad Program Manager will work with you, our In-Country Staff, and In-Country partners to determine your Insight Abroad Placement for your experience.

Insight Brazil Volunteer Package duration is 7 days and 6 nights. Each trip typically starts on a Sunday and ends on the following Saturday. There are fixed program dates for 2006. Please contact us for more information.

Group Size:

Maximum of 24 guests. Normal group size is 12 guests.

SPECIFICS

All prices quoted in US dollars.
Insight Brazil Volunteer Package duration is 7 days and 6 nights. Each trip typically starts on a Sunday and ends on the following Saturday. There are fixed program dates for 2006. Please contact us for more information.
Flights are not included. If you would like quotes for flights let us know.
Package price includes all tours and transfers, accommodations and breakfasts listed.
Prices will vary during Brazilian holiday seasons.