Grupo Cultural Jongo da Serrinha was founded in 2000 with the objective to continue the work begun by Maria Joana Rezadeira and Mestre Darcy more than 40 years ago to preserve the Jongo musical heritage while providing social assistance to the low-income community of Serrinha.

Jongo is the precursor of Samba and was brought to Brazilian soil by Angolan slaves. In addition to Jongo classes, specific workshops are provided in various art forms. Jongo de Serrinha students and faculty from the age of 1 to 83 exhibit their talent in music, dance, and other cultural themes through shows in Brazil and around the world. The shows are divided into 3 parts demonstrating the progression of Brazilian music from Jongo to Samba. 200 children are enrolled in the Jongo da Serrinha program. Our programs are formatted according to our volunteers' abilities and interests and the partner organization necessities, in a way it is very rewarding and productive to both parts

Qualifications: - Volunteers must come in a spirit of generosity and sincerity;
- Volunteers must themselves up to the experience;
- They must be keen to adjust to a new culture and open minded;
- And last but not least, they should be independent, adaptable and motivated.


Languages :
English
Portuguese
Spanish


Cost in US$: 780

Cost Includes :
Emergency evacuation services
Housing
In-country orientation/Training
In-country staff support
Pre-departure orientation/Training
Registration fees

Cost Include Description:
What is included in the program fee:
- Development of the volunteer placement together with the partner organization;
- Initial support to locate public transportation means to and from the project;
- Program management and administrative fee;
- Donation to the partner organization (50% of the NET placement fee);
- Orientation and information about the city, guides, listings, tips, maps, health issues and safety;
- Airport pickup by an Iko Poran representative;
- Lodging in one of our comfortable volunteer houses (first 4 weeks);
- Assistance in the case of emergencies.


Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
adult education
arts
community centers
community development
community organizing
culture
education
English teaching
grassroots organization
marketing
popular education
recreation
teaching
volunteering
youth
youth development


Typical Volunteer: - Volunteers must come in a spirit of generosity and sincerity; - Volunteers must themselves up to the experience; - They must be keen to adjust to a new culture and open minded; - And last but not least, they should be independent, adaptable and motivated.

Age Range: Must be over 18 years old

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Typical Living Arrangements :
Group living
Independent living
Other


Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

Letters of Reference
Written Application


Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Contact info: Luis Felipe Murray Co-ordinator General and Executive Secretary rj@ikoporan.org
Priscila Tufani Volunteer Co-ordinator Rio de Janeiro
volunt@ikoporan.org

www.ikoporan.org
(5521)38522916
(5521)38522917 fax