Internship Brazil

Despite being one of the most loved destinations in the world by tourists, Rio de Janeiro has not been untouched by the grasps of poverty. The poorest families who reside in the Brazilian shanty neighborhoods are otherwise known as favelas.

With the scope of computer and technology reigning over the millennial generation, IFRE created the ‘The Teaching Computer Internship” which aims to teach children and youth of the favelas to learn how to the use and operate computers. This way the local favela youth can learn how to navigate the internet and learn about the importance of technology in today’s fast pacing world.

Skills/Qualifications Needed

To intern in Brazil’s teaching computer skill program, you do not need to be a tech-geek or highly qualified in computer technology field. It is not a strict requirement to be fluent in Portuguese either, however, being fluent will help you a lot as this project involves a lot of interaction with local people.

If you do not know Portuguese, we suggest you take Portuguese language classes to make communication easier with locals. You must be passionate about teaching and have a willingness and enthusiasm to fulfill the role of a computer instructor while interning in Brazil. Being flexible and patient also helps.

There is a dress code for all interns: no shorts or sleeveless shirts and you must have a presentable appearance (i.e. no excessive tattoos or piercings). You must be eager to teach and care for these children, and you also need to have a basic understanding of the Portuguese language in order to work effectively within this school-based project.

An Interns’ Responsibilities

In Brazil, your summer internship teaching computer skills will require that you show local children and youth how a computer is operated and how it can be used in daily work, from using MS Word, Excel to conducting internet searches and using the internet to connect to the world. You will also be teaching them about computer maintenance.

If you are interested in volunteer programs, we also offer rewarding teaching volunteer program in Brazil.

Many childcare centers in Rio de Janeiro help working couples taking care of their children. However, couples in the favelas (Brazilian shanty neighborhoods) struggle to make ends meet and do not have sufficient resources to afford childcare services. There are a few childcare centers that target these couples and support making their childcare more affordable. Through Brazil’s childcare internship, you will help in these childcare centers and have a great opportunity to learn more about childcare, social work and pediatrics.

Skills/Qualifications Needed

When you intern for the childcare project in Brazil, you are expected to be fluent in English. Furthermore, beginner to intermediate knowledge of Portuguese is preferred, but it is not a requirement. We suggest that you to take Portuguese language classes to make communication easier with locals. You must be passionate about teaching and taking care of children but being flexible and patient also helps.

There is a dress code to intern in Brazil’s childcare centers: no shorts or sleeveless shirts and you must have a presentable appearance (i.e. no excessive tattoos or piercings). You should be eager to teach and care for these children, and you should also have a basic understanding of the Portuguese language.

An Interns’ Responsibilities

You will be helping the Child Care Center workers by taking care of children from impoverished families. You will be responsible for playing with the children, giving them love, teaching them arts and crafts, tutoring them and helping in the kitchen. You can choose to get involved in the administrative duties of the center too. You will learn how a childcare center is run on a daily basis. It is a great way to learn and to strengthen your resume.

If you are interested in volunteer programs, we also offer rewarding childcare volunteer program in Brazil.

In Brazil, Sports and athletics are a part of everyday life and embedded into the Brazilian culture. However, in most low-income areas referred to as favelas (shanty towns), children do not have the opportunity to work with coaches or to play sports in an organized manner. IFRE offers youth athletic internship opportunities in the community of Complexo do Alemão, a group of favelas in northern Rio de Janeiro. As an IFRE intern, you will work with children in local schools and organizations within the community.

When you use your summer to intern in Brazil’s youth athletics program, you will work with local children to help them develop athletic skills and encourage them to lead active, healthy lives. In the past, our athletic interns had a positive effect on the community and children they’ve helped. Because of this, the local community is very appreciative of our work our interns provide. It’s time to carry on give back to these impoverished communities.

To top it up, you can be part of the Youth Athletics Internship Project with IFRE even if you’re in Rio for a small amount of time. IFRE Brazil can help you through short term volunteer placements in short-term youth athletic internship projects.

Skills/Qualifications Needed

No specific qualifications are required to join the youth athletics internship program in Brazil. However, you must enjoy sports and work with children.

While basic Portuguese is preferred, it is not required. Most importantly, you must be flexible, patient and respectful of your host country culture and traditions.

An Interns’ Responsibilities

As an intern in Brazil, you will assist local schools and community centers with sports programs and games. You will lead and coach local children in a wide variety of sports, such as football (soccer), volleyball, skateboarding, circus training, martial arts and more. You may also use your English skills and speak with the children.

If you are interested in volunteer programs, we also offer rewarding youth athletics volunteer program in Brazil.

Are you a native or a fluent English speaker? Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to share your passion and teach English? Yes! Then, look no further. This opportunity to participate in an internship program teaching English in Brazil might be just what you are looking for.

• Teaching English in rural schools’ internships from $200
• Have fun and feel safe during your teaching internship in Brazil
• Participate in a recommended teaching English program
• Visit Brazil, get involved with local projects and teach English abroad.

Sadly, there is an insurmountable level of poverty in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Children from the favelas have slim chances of learning English from trained and qualified English teachers in rural schools.

IFRE in partnership with rural schools of Rio strives to bring an improvement in the lives of children by sending in interns to teach English. The internship project is located in the rural suburbs of Rio, where interns will work as English teachers in private or public schools, helping children improve their conversational and comprehension skills in English.

Skills/Qualifications Needed

To participate in a Brazil’s international English teaching internship opportunity, you need to be fluent in English. Furthermore, beginner to intermediate knowledge of Portuguese is preferred but is not a requirement.

We suggest that you take Portuguese language classes to make communication easier in Brazil. You must be passionate about teaching and taking care of children, with the willingness and enthusiasm to fulfill the role of an English instructor. You must also be flexible and patient.

There is a dress code in place: no shorts or sleeveless shirts and you must have a presentable appearance (i.e. no excessive tattoos or piercings). You must be eager to teach and care for the children, and you should also have basic understanding of the Portuguese language to work effectively with these school-based projects.

The Intern's Responsibilities

As an English teaching intern in Brazil, you will be teaching English or assisting English teachers in classes at schools. You can also choose to teach other subjects like art, mathematics and science according to your knowledge and experience.

You will also help in organizing extracurricular activities and have an important role to play making the learning process fun and more interactive. You can use interactive methods to teach like flash cards, singing songs, etc.

If you are interested in volunteer programs, we also offer rewarding teaching English volunteer program in Brazil.

If you are interested in our amazing volunteer programs in Brazil, please feel free to contact us.