Dette program tilbydes i samarbejde med AFS Brasilien og nedenfor kan du læse deres beskrivelse af programmet:
AFS-Brazil has a lot of projects you can see here.
The organization:
Inaugurated on February 12, 2015, the Center for Amazon Turtle Studies (Cequa) is a government program that promotes the conservation of freshwater turtles found in the Amazon through research and management practices.
Mission:
To promote the conservation of turtles by developing sustainable use models that ensure the social inclusion of local communities and the maintenance of essential ecological processes to improve environmental quality.
What should the volunteer know?
- Responsibility and commitment
- Observation skills and attention to detail
- Good written communication (at least in Portuguese or English)
- Ability to work with animals
- Physical endurance and willingness to work outdoors
- Basic knowledge of Portuguese
What will your tasks be at the institution?
- Assist in animal care activities such as maintenance, cleaning, and feeding
- Assist in veterinary procedures
- Nest monitoring
- Preservation/preparation of animals after death
- Observation of animal behavior
- Recording activities in the CEQUA activity logbook (ATA)
- Sending daily reports to the WhatsApp group “CEQUA efetivos”
You can see more about the project on their Facebook and Instagram.
About this type of community service project:
When you choose a community service project abroad, you commit yourself to truly getting to know the culture of the country where you are going. A large part of your day will be spent working at your placement, but you will also have time to explore your surroundings, connect with locals, and gain a deeper sense of their values and way of living.
AFS cooperates with a wide network of schools, kindergartens, NGOs, and community projects around the world. In some destinations, this means there are many different possible placements, and the description you see on our website is just one example of what your project might look like. In other destinations, we work with a specific local partner organization (for example, a particular NGO or community initiative), and in those cases, the placement will be more clearly defined.
We are happy to receive your preferences, but we can also help you find the right match if you are not quite sure which type of work or location would suit you best.
Your host family will become one of your closest connections during your stay. They may include you in family traditions, meals, or local outings, but you should also expect to take part in the daily household, just like any other family member. Every host family is unique, and you can look forward to experiencing a way of life that may be very different from your own.
In addition to your host family, you will have a local contact person who will support you with practical questions, cultural advice, and any challenges that may arise.
On this program, you should expect to be surrounded by locals – in your host family, at your placement, and through your community. Depending on the destination, you may also meet other international volunteers, but placements are usually spread out to ensure deep integration into the local culture.
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