Support for Blind People in Florianopolis Brazil

This project was set up in 1977, created and run by blind people, for the benefit of other blind people. The aim of the project is to promote the integration of the blind into society, so they are able to live a normal life like any other Brazilian citizen. The project works in particular areas to make this happen:

Rehabilitation: Teaching people to cope with the realities of everyday life- working on mobility, education, computer literacy and so on.
Physical Activities: Promoting fitness and well being by involving participants in sports such as football, swimming and athletics, as well as more radical sports, such as paragliding and so on.
Group work: Providing psychological support using group activities: - walks, camps, tai chi etc.

Volunteer Role

What you are asked to do on a day-to-day basis will depend on the needs of the project at the time, however you can expect to be involved in activities such as:

Type and correct scanned materials
Translate materials in diverse languages.
Reinforcement lessons in school subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, Portuguese, history, English, etc.
Culture development and leisure activities, accompanying the blind student on visits, walks, going to the theatre, etc. Maybe attending to some individual needs including medical consultations, purchases, etc.
Development of diverse manual works, involving students and volunteers in occupational activities.
Development of activities to divulge the work of the NGO, through newspapers, magazines, campaigns, etc
Promote music lessons to students
Development of physical activities through Dance

Location

The project is situated in the city of Florianopolis, which is on the Island of Santa Catarina just off the coast in the east of Brazil

Accommodation and Meals

You will be staying at Hostel in downtown Florianopolis. The hostel has rooms with 2, 3, 4 and 6 beds, you will get breakfast at the hostel every morning. Other meals are not included in the price.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices: 2 weeks £749, 4 weeks £949, 6 weeks £1149

Combine this project with our Brazil Portuguese Language School

How to book & pay:
Pay £195 deposit to book. Balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
Airport pick-up
Local orientation
Accommodation
Breakfast only
Volunteer placement
24-hour support number

What is not included?
Travel to and from Brazil
Internal flights and weekend trips
Local transportation
Transfer back to airport
Temporary Visa I (fees)
Travel insurance

Programme Summary:
By helping the island’s blind population get rehabilitated, vocationally trained and computer literate you are giving them hope for the future.
Other Brazil volunteer work

Arrival dates: First Monday of each month with the exception of December-February, when the programme does not run.

Brazil Travel Advice:
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