Forest Fund is looking for medium to long-term volunteers to cycle for the next two years
This listing is from 2018, so it may no longer be available. However, we’ve included the contact information below if you’d like to reach out to the Forest Fund founders to see if they are still looking for members, collaborators, or volunteers.
What is Forest Fund?
“Forest Fund” is a small startup located at the deforestation forefront in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Biome. By finding common ground and interacting with the local community, F.F. works to find viable ideas and alternatives to deforestation. Our goal is to find ways to sustain one of the biggest and most important biomes on Earth.
We in partnership with a local English school, English for Brazilians (E4B).
Part of the volunteering position includes teaching all English classes to advanced students.
Watch “Forest Fund” INTRO video:
The program includes airport pick-up and drop-off, in-country travel to the project site, accommodation, and a bi-monthly stipend for living expenses. Participants receive 24/7 local and international support. Tasks involve teaching English, conducting sustainability research, and developing sustainable markets. Applicants must be native English speakers, at least 18 years old, with experience abroad and an entrepreneurial spirit. A minimum stay of three months is required.
Additional bonuses are given to those with basic Portuguese skills, a motorcycle license, an interest in staying over six months, or holding a Latin American passport.
In summary:
What is included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- In-country travel to and from the project site
- Accommodation
- Bi-monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- 24/7 local and international support
Tasks
- Teaching English
- Sustainability research
- Developing and expanding sustainable markets
Requisites and requirements
- Native English speaker
- 18+ years of age
- Experience abroad
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Minimum stay of 3 months
Extra bonuses
- Basic Portuguese
- Motorcycle license holder
- Interest in holding the post >6 months
- Latin American passport holder
CONTACT DETAILS 📧🔍
Interesting in this project? Send an email to:
E-mail: mail@forestfund.co
Visit the Official Website (currently not working)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/forestfund/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/forestcycleproject
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