Cultural exchange program
If you're looking for an enriching and life-changing opportunity, then we have a place for you!
Join us in our mission to support youth development and environmental conservation in Brazil by participating in our cultural exchange program.
Your tasks will be distributed over a schedule of 20 hours per week and will depend exclusively on your interests and skills. They may include:
- Planning, preparing and assisting our projects.
- Assisting in curriculum development, preparing lesson plans, documenting success and progress.
- Establish relationships with community members to better understand their needs and how the organization can help them.
- Participate in community-based conservation efforts, such as beach clean-ups and reforestation programs.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the complex and the overall success of the organization.
Each Etiver is unique, but we all have these points in common:
- 18+
- Own laptop
- Good command of Portuguese (Basic level required, medium to advanced for Girl’s Club)
- A passion for social justice and community development
- An interest in environmental conservation
- Teamwork, leadership, and good organizational skills
- Responsibility, commitment, and social skills
- Ability to work independently
- Motivated, creative, and good at solving problems
- Open-mindedness and adaptability
- Adept communication skills and the ability to build connections with people
- Teaching experience or working within an educational setting are a plus
Arts Club
We use creativity to support sustainable ways of producing art.
Chess Club
Through the "Associação de Xadrez da Etiv - AXÉ” we bring our community together every Friday and help children improve their academic results and cognitive skills.
S.T.E.M. Club
In our STEM club we promote applied sciences in a fun way!
Girl’s Club
We promote girls' empowerment, leadership, entrepreneurship and health as important tools for achieving gender equality.
Swimming and Drowning Prevention
Together with the SwimTayka we teach the life skills of swimming to prevent drowning and promote water stewardship.
Mangrove Research and Community Development
With a focus on securing a future for our planet, we are offering a unique opportunity to research mangroves through our partnership with ROOTS.
English and/ or Spanish as a Second Language – ESSL
We offer an incredible learning opportunity for children, young people and adults to help reduce inequalities and promote quality education.
