Read the following text, which presents six results obtained in an Internet search for volunteer work
opportunities in Brazil.
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Care Work in Brazil with Projects Abroad
Brazil is a beautiful and exciting destination in South America
to volunteer with disadvantaged children in orphanages or care
homes. Brazil may be the 9th largest economy in the world. But
it is also a country with one of the largest disparities between
rich and poor.
http://www projects-abroad.org/destinations/brazil/care/?...
Projects Abroad
PROJECT 1
Community Work with Young Children in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
These projects are both aimed at providing early childhood education and support to young at-risk
children from a number of Rio’s favelas (urban slums).
hittp://Awww.i-to-i.com/go/9215/
PROJECT?
Community Health Program Volunteer in Brazil
Recife - Brazil
Volunteers will be rewarded as they help in various self-contained community health centers. all
dedicated to the delivery of general health care and disease prevention.
PROJECT 3
Humpback Whale Conservation and Research, Brazil
Rural Areas - Brazil
Based in the beautiful area of Praia do Forte in Brazil. this project gives volunteers an opportunity
to get involved in the long term conservation of the humpback whales.
http:/Avww.gviusa.com/pages/projectDetail.asp?expedition=....
PROJECT 4
Work in an Orphanage
Recife - Brazil
There are many disadvantaged children in Brazil. Most of these children live at the city’s municipal
waste site.
http:/Avwwifrevolunteers.org
PROJECT 5
Community Work in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
These projects are focused on improving the lives of the young people who live in the favelas. or
urban slums, of Rio de Janeiro. Enthusiastic. hardworking and committed volunteers are needed to
provide support with a wide range of activities.
http:/www/i-to-i.com/go/9216/
PROJECT 6
Building Homes Project in Brazil
Recife - Brazil
Our Building Homes Project in Brazil allows volunteers to construct houses for the
homeless, work on the maintenance of public buildings and gardens. and reinforce flood
barriers.
http://www globalcrossroad.com
ANSWER the following questions according to the text.
1. What is the audience for these projects?
2. Why would an engineer choose PROJECT 6?
3. If you were a nurse, which project would you choose? Why?
4. What activities do you think a volunteer can develop for PROJECT 5?