English program volunteer or intern in a tropical surf town in Brazil
- Brazil
- Bahia
About Program
ETIV is offering a fantastic opportunity for volunteers or interns interested in Teaching English as a second language to the children and youth of Itacaré, Bahia, Brazil. To continue, there are also possibilities to offer English classes to adults here as well. Teachers receive support from the English Project Coordinator or an ETIV staff member (if a coordinator is not available). Although it is highly recommended that applicants have some background or/or experience with teaching English prior to applying for this position, others are welcome to apply.
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Program Highlights
- Located in the beautiful fishing and surfing town of Itacare, Bahia
- Most interns can receive university credit while interning with our NGO
- We can help organize taxi pickups, local accommodations and even Capoeira or Portuguese classes
- Unique place where the Rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches, jungle, coconut trees, waterfalls and wildlife abound.
Program Impact
One of the reasons why English is so important here is because tourism is the main economic driver in Itacaré. This means that students who receive English classes will have a much greater chance of finding work in the vast tourist Industry here. Furthermore, a part of the exam that must be taken for students to be able to receive a scholarship for university here, is offered only in English or Spanish - even though most low-income students that are attending public schools here are not receiving quality English lessons, if any at all! Therefore, it is a valuable tool of empowerment that can change lives and helps promote social justice
