Casa Madre Giovanna (BRA-55)
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Brief description and main aims
The project has grown considerably since then and counts with a new and better structure since 2000. Nowadays it receives more than 70 children ageed between 5 and 15 years old, divided into 3 age group. These children come fromat risk families (drug addiction, lack of male figures at home, strong poverty, etc). The mission of the social project is to help children from the local community develop skills, knowledge and values that will allow them to have a better future. The project works to decrease the amount of children wondering on the streets, stimulate their awareness, responsibility and will to get over the obstacles their living situation creates. The children can be reckless but are very sweet and in need of genuine love. |
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Volunteer tasks
The volunteers are expected to:
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Volunteer requirements / SkillsThe role of the volunteers in the social project is important. The educators are expecting a volunteer who will be enthusiastic and willing to get involved. Most projects don't have a specific role to offer for the volunteer. The volunteer should strive, be creative and self-confident to develop their own activities/workshops while keeping in mind the responsibility of asking the people involved (project coordinators, staff) about the possibilities of doing such things. |
LocationThe project is located in Porto Alegre. |
Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)The volunteer will live with a host family. |
More Information
This is a small and simple project placed in a favela, one of the poorest areas of the city. This particular project is suitable for volunteers who prefer a more “familiar” situation, as the staff is small and very receptive.
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