Description
ETIV is looking for a Youth Development Coordinator who will provide support to our current youth programs, while also having the opportunity to offer new projects or curriculum as well. Currently, we are offering weekly English classes and environmental trainings to children and youth, as well as 4 Literacy Clubs (LitClubs and empowerment) for girls and seasonal swimming lessons. However, the youth development coordinator will also be given the opportunity to begin new classes and in the past we have offered soccer lessons to girls and dance classes to adolescents, while all of our kids love arts and crafts. Throughout all of our youth programming however, it is particularly important that the coordinator supports all of our teachers and volunteers to incorporate our core values into their weekly classes and programming as well. ETIV’s core values include but are not limited to: mutual respect, acceptance, cultural appreciation, caring for each other, speaking the truth, acting honestly and transparently, sharing and being generous and actively caring for the environment, animals and all sentient beings.
This position requires is a high level of responsibility as the Coordinator is actually in charge of managing and leading on much of our work with youth. However, this is also an incredible opportunity to build your resume and get hands on experience leading our youth development projects and programming. The seasonal swimming lessons normally occur during the months of March, April and May.
Main Responsibilities:
To support all our youth projects, especially those in most need of support (which depends on other coordinators and volunteers we have for each project)
To take attendance and document outcomes including successes, challenges and best practices for every class in our database
To support our other volunteers and coordinators currently running programming with children and youth.
To design and implement fun, enriching and recreational activities with the children and youth of Itacaré
To create and update a youth development manual for incoming volunteers and to keep our website description updated prior to leaving
To organize one local fundraiser event to help us raise money for our youth development budget
To help us recruit other Youth Development coordinators and volunteers
To update our Youth Development manual for incoming volunteers
To attend our weekly ETIV staff meetings and to always submit your weekly staff report and update our weekly agenda as it pertains to our youth development work.
To help us identify and apply to one grant that could support our youth development work
Requirements:
Intermediate Portuguese
3 months minimum and 4 to 6-month time commitment preferred for all coordinators (however we do welcome applications for Youth Development volunteers/interns that can only stay 1-3 months)
Strong leadership, social and organizational skills.
Patience, flexibility and punctuality
25 hours of service per week
Benefits
All volunteers and interns will receive excellent references from the NGO for quality work completed with us.
Most interns can receive university credit while interning with us and some are even able to receive a University stipend or grant to help cover their expenses. We offer ongoing supervision for interns and can complete all university documents and evaluations as deemed necessary. Interns can also earn credit by completing a remote/virtual internship with us completely free of charge.
Low income volunteers and interns that are willing and able to dedicate at least 5-months (preferably 6) to the project may apply for a grant with the NGO to have their volunteer contribution waived. However, everyone is responsible for covering their own food, travel, accommodation and personal expenses and everyone must pay the $67 admin fee that covers all legal documentation.
These positions are perfect for someone seeking a meaningful internship experience in a stunning location with a thriving Afro-Brazilian culture. Itacaré is unique place where the Rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches, jungles, waterfalls and wildlife abound.
Typical day
Most office volunteers work from 9am to 1pm Mondays through Fridays, although schedules can be very flexible. Volunteers attend a staff meeting weekly to exchange ideas and to follow up on projects.
Details on Arrival
On going start and end dates.
Free-time activities
Swimming, Surfing, diving and snorkeling and any water sport is available. Portuguese and Capoeira lessons are also available as well as eco-tours.
Music
Snorkling
Meditation
Program Requirements
Included Services
Before your journey
On-site services
Similar to most volunteer lead NGOs, ETIV does require a volunteer contribution, although we are among the most affordable, particularly for our location. This contribution is critical to the sustainability of the NGO and helps covers costs of administration, your insurance coverage and all of the support that we offer to our volunteers.
You will receive:
- Pre-departure orientation and preparation
- Induction and biking tour of Itacaré
- Introduction to your project
- Strategy meeting to help you plan and achieve your top goals during your time with us
- Ongoing supervision and support, including any additional meetings you may request to receive support with plans, strategies, ideas, questions etc.
- 24-hour emergency support
- Insurance Coverage
Accommodation:
We do offer housing at our ETIV Volunteer House, which overlooks the beautiful river Contas in the Passagem neighborhood of Itacare. Rental prices at the volunteer house include all bills including gas, water, electricity, and WiFi as well as filtered drinking water, toilet paper and hand soap. There is also a shared kitchen with a large stove and refrigerator/freezer that comes complete with pots and pans, cups, plates, bowls and silverware. However, there is not a washing machine and volunteers are expected to hand wash or they must pay to get their laundry done in town.
Rooms are subject to a $250 (USD) deposit, which is fully refundable as long as you fulfill all of the requirements stated in your rental agreement.
Normal Monthly Rate in USD:
Room Individual Shared (per person)
smaller rooms $192 $137
large rooms $220 $165
High Season Monthly Rate (Dec-Feb)
Room Individual Shared per person
smaller rooms $247 $165
large rooms $275 $192
Additional Options:
You can also add these options onto your volunteer experience for an added fee:
Taxi pickup from ilheus airport - $53
Package of 10 Portuguese classes - $165
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