COACH FOOTBALL TO CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS IN RIO DE JANEIRO IN BRAZIL

WORK CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION

You'll likely work at two centres, and at both centres you'll spend time sharing your skills and building confidence and team morale, whilst working towards improving technique and strategy. What you will offer through coaching is immeasurable in terms of education in social skills, team work, self development, confidence and the obvious positive effects it will have on their English language learning.

In the centre in the North the children train three days a week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday for two sessions, one morning and one evening and at the centre in the favela they train Monday to Friday afternoons only.

At both centres you will be coaching children and teenagers aged between 6 to 18 and your main role is to assist the coach in all roles from warm up’s, drills, skill practice, to refereeing and sometimes you can also get involved in playing the game. Your working hours may vary as you may work solely at one centre or divide your time between the two. The children have a huge love for football and take it very seriously so working at this project will be a totally rewarding experience as their enthusiasm is infectious!

Coaching swimming is also available in conjunction with your football coaching project; however you need to hold a level one badge or a lifeguard’s certificate as a minimum requirement.

HOLIDAYS AND CARNAVAL!
There are times when the crèche is closed due to holidays and festivals. Please see below:
• Summer Holiday: 12th December 2015 to 10th January 2016
• Winter Holiday: 18th July 2016 – 1st August 2016

Carnaval begins at midnight on the Friday before Ash Wednesday (usually around the second week of February) and last for five days, but the whole country stops for about two weeks. Carnaval is celebrated all over Brazil. The most famous is, of course, held in Rio, but the authentic versions of Carnaval are found outside of Rio.

The dates for 2016 are 5th to 10th February.

With everyone turning out to play, team Sunscreen headed to the pitches to take on some local talent. The pitches were all busy as usual for a weekend, but we found one pitch (in slightly better nick than the last time). With a couple of kids who had a ball and with our broken Portuguese and lots of random gesturing, we managed to get a game of 5-A-Side going.
The 2 hours in the burning heat was brilliant and we headed home feeling very much the better for it.
The evening was even more eventful, we’d decided to go watch Rio’s two biggest teams fight it off in the season’s big derby match – Fluminense v Vasco! Rupert Webb – coaching in Rio

CAN'T SPEAK THE LANGUAGE?
If you speak some Portuguese (or even Spanish), you will find it very beneficial on this project. But don't be put off if languages aren't your thing! You're sure to pick up some of the basic words whilst you are there, and will find other ways to converse without language becoming a barrier. Don't forget that we can also arrange some Portuguese Lessons for you during your programme if you'd like.

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ACCOMMODATION

You’ll stay at a welcoming modern hostel in leafy Laranjeiras, a wonderful area of Rio, just a 15 minute walk away from where you can take the train to Cristo Redentor – one of Brazil’s biggest attractions! With friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, you'll feel at home as soon as you step inside. The hostel comprises lots of facilities including 3 TV’s, computers, free Wi-Fi, and 2 communal areas with a bar, dartboard, snooker table and play station 3!

You'll stay in a dorm room (female dorms for woman and mixed sex dorms for men) but upgrades to a private room is available at a supplement. You will have access to a well equipped kitchen where you can prepare lunch and dinner and the hostel also offers a tasty Brazilian lunch for a good price.

Laranjeiras is one of the most traditional parts of Rio and is close to the Guanabara Palace and the Fluminese Football Club’s training ground. You are just a 15 minute walk from the closest metro station and you can reach Copacabana beach in under 30 minutes. Nearby are banks, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, bars – everything you could need is right on your doorstep.

FOOD:
Breakfast is included in this project and is a fabulous spread of coffee, milk, fruit juice, bread, butter, jams, meat, eggs, yogurts, cereal, fruit and cakes which should set you up for the day. You're located in the heart of Rio so there is an almost endless variety of dishes and restaurants, which is why we've provided the accommodation as breakfast only. Most of our volunteers regard eating out as one of the highlights of living in South America.

On your doorstep are numerous restaurants including local Brazilian fare, ‘Por Kilo’ restaurants (which charge based upon the weight of your food), Chinese, Japanese, Subway and snack shops galore! The snack shops, (Boteco’s) are a good option where ‘salgado’s are served (a type of savoury pastry filled with meat, cheese or chicken) and ‘pao de queijo’ (literally ‘cheese balls’ – delicious little cheese and bread balls) that all cost around Rs 4. One thing is for sure, you won't go hungry in Rio!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PLACEMENT?

Once you have applied for a placement, we'll contact you and send you our Welcome Pack. You'll also receive Log-on details and password for our Volunteer Extranet where you'll have access to all the documentation and information which we've put together to facilitate preparations for your adventure! Your Project Co-ordinator for your country will liaise with you throughout the arrangements process, as well as while you're on your placement and on your return home.

The documents you'll have access to also include a Country Factfile, Safety Guide and any manuals that may assist you on your particular programme (e.g. Teaching Guide, Sports Manuals, Enrichment Suggestions for Animal Care, etc.). We do all we can to make your stay one that you'll never forget. This is a truly awesome, elegant and beautiful country.

As with all our destinations, the culture and heritage is different to what you're used to ... which, although one of the most exciting aspects of travelling, should be borne in mind. Self-reliance and independence are highly appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity!

TRAVELLERS' SUPPORT AND BACKUP: Read about the excellent Support & Backup we provide before you leave and during your programme.

FREE COACHING MANUALS: As a volunteer sports coach with Travellers, you have access to a large number of coaching manuals for each sport - these manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager. These manuals are very useful and will help you to plan coaching sessions for your students.

VOLUNTEERING WITH CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
As well as protecting all our volunteers, Travellers Worldwide is committed to all our projects and dedicated to practices which protect children and vulnerable adults from harm. Read Travellers' Child Care and Vulnerable Adults Policy.

TRAVELLERS' SUPPORT AND BACKUP: Read about the excellent Support & Backup we provide before you leave and during your programme.

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OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES:

Make the most of your time there! To help you do that, we've put together some exciting activities, courses and tours that you can add to your itinerary. These are designed to be fun, but also to enable you to learn, and expand your personal and professional development enjoyment ... but mostly for your enjoyment! :-)

Terms and Conditions apply for Add-Ons, please see here.

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LOCATION | SIGHTSEEING:

Location: Laranjeiras is one of the most traditional parts of Rio and is close to the Guanabara Palace and the Fluminese Football Club’s training ground. You are just a 15 minute walk from the closest metro station and you can reach Copacabana beach in under 30 minutes. Nearby are banks, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, bars – everything you could need is right on your doorstep!

THINGS TO DO IN RIO:

• Visit the beach! Choose from the famous Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra de Tijuca (pronounced Ba-ha), and Leblon, to name but a few! Copacabana is probably the world's most famous beach, with 3 miles of sunbathers and beach parties in front of one of the most densely populated cities on the planet.
• Ipanema is Rio's most chic beach for the rich and the beautiful. Brazilians prefer busy beaches, with crowds of people, beach volleyball players, food sellers and sun tanners.
• Volleyball, futevolley (volleyball but where you can’t use your hands!) and beach soccer.
• Futebol (soccer) is the national obsession, and Rio is the location of Maracana Football stadium, the largest stadium in the world. Many football legends have played in this ground.
• Surfing in perfect rolling waves is ideal for beginners or more advanced surfers.
• There are excellent opportunities for rock climbing in and near Rio and hiking is great along the coast and in some of the national and state parks.
• For some adrenaline packed fun, try hang-gliding, especially around Pedra Bonita, near Pepino beach.
• The city has grown around the very green Tijuca Forest, creating the largest urban forest in the world. There are various trails into the forest and exploring it could easily take an entire day.

CARNAVAL!
Like Mardi Gras, Carnaval has its roots in ancient pagan ritual. The wild parties began in the Middle Ages. Over time it flourished and incorporated extravagant costumes from India and primitive carnal beats from African rhythm. Carnaval takes place before Lent where Catholic Brazilians officially gave up luxuries such as meat, alcohol and pastries.

The excitement of Carnaval builds practically all year round. Rehearsals at samba schools begin in August and marching percussion bands practise for their performances of music throughout the year. Carnaval Balls are extreme, surreal and erotic events. There is various stages of undress, extravagant body painting, stickered tattoos, fishnets and spandex involved! Hypnotic music, grinding movements and beautiful ladies of the night vying for the camera’s attention are included in the price of the ticket. Some of these beautiful ladies are less ‘lady’ than they may appear…

Street Carnaval is all about the dancing in the streets, marching bands pump out their theme tune and other rhythms as the drag queens and party crazed people bop along behind. The samba parades are perhaps a highlight of carnaval. As the Lonely Planet so nicely puts it, the Brazilians harness sweat, noise and confusion and turn it into art. The best Samba schools in the country prepare all year for their moment of glory. This procession is a competition of the art. There are many aspects to samba including percussion, song, dance, choreography, costumes, story line, floats and decorations. The winner of the samba parades earns admiration and the pride of Rio and all of Brazil.

TRAVEL:

Read about Travel arrangements and what happens when you arrive in your new country.

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REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK:

DAVID LANIPEKUN
Belgian
Coaching Sports to Disadvantaged Children in Favella Schools

During my stay I learnt how to be more independent and I learnt a lot about Brazil itself.

The school I taught at was the best bit of my placement - walking up to the school and hearing the kids yell your name is the best feeling.

I recommend this placement to anyone; I think everybody should try this. It will make you a different person and make you appreciate everything in your life more.

I also think it would be great for people who have a low self esteem, as people here are so friendly and loving and they really appreciate you being here. Staying here for a while and experiencing that will really change you. You’ll feel a lot better about yourself,

CANYON CUGINI
American
Coaching Sports to Disadvantaged Children in Favella Schools in Florianopolis

It was honestly the best trip I've ever been on. The project I did was perfect for me because it appealed to all my interests and skills, so absolutely no improvements needed at all.

I felt like the best thing I learned from my experience in Florianopolis, Brazil, was how different life can be. I know this may sound a little generic, but I've honestly never had a wake-up call quite like this. The area in Florianopolis we were in was actually very nice but we travelled to other parts of the city with smaller favelas and quite poorer areas.

The children we helped volunteer for were part of this section of the community and you could just see in their eyes how much our project and our contribution was affecting their lives in a positive way.

I've grown up in a wealthy, relatively white community my entire life and I've never really left that zone until I went to Brazil and it felt genuine (a feeling I don't think I've ever truly experienced prior to the project) to help these kids and literally make their day.

It was a perfect trip!

About our Travellers' in-country support: I loved them, honestly, and they were some of the nicest people I've ever met. They made me feel right at home.

JULIA TABOR
British
Coaching Sports to Disadvantaged Children in Favella Schools in Florianopolis

Oi Fabio!!!! Tudo Bem?!? I'm so sorry to have not written to you sooner!!! It's officially my 2nd month here - and I really don't want to leave! So far, I've had an amazing time here in Floripa.

Fran (TW host), who I am living with has become minha mae brasiliera and she's probably one of the kindest and sweetest people I've met! She has been so good at looking after me and making me feel at home. Eder, my Portuguese teacher is fantastic - he's become a really good friend - and lessons are always fun and relaxed, but still focused!!

And Ana (TW Organiser) despite being in her last stage of pregnancy - has been so hands-on and a super project co-ordinator - always calling to make sure all was ok, or coming to see me when I volunteered - I can tell already that she's going to be a super-mum!

Then volunteering at the Guga Kuerten, has also been really great! It's such a worthwhile cause, I really look forward to going there every week and getting to know all the children a bit more every week - they're so sweet and cool! I also get on really well with my colleagues (the other Professors) so its a really good environment to be in!

For the rest of the time, aside from yoga (which I do almost every day) and pilates, and samba classes - I have really enjoyed getting to know Floripa! I went to see the Black Eyed Peas at the Pacha a few weeks ago and went to my first football match ever; Avai - Botafo. It was so atmospheric + animated in the stadium - I loved it! The Brazilians LOVE their Futebol. I will definitely go to another one!

Going to the beaches: Jurere, Joaquina, Praia Mole - each so different and beautiful. Just the way of life over here and the people - just highlight what a fantastic place Florianopolis is to live.......I think I might have to come back.

I am in fact going to be studying Portuguese at University in Sept 2011 and my third year is to be spent abroad in the language-speaking country, so I'm already planning my return as it were! I would definitely like to get to know more of Brazil 1 month has literally flown by!

I'm really going to make the most of my 2nd month here!

I hope you and your family are well.

With lots of Love, Beijos,
Julia

ALEX CALNAN
British
Coaching Sports to Disadvantaged Children in Favella Schools

I feel that I have learned to work in a very different type of environment to that which I am used to. I have had to overcome the language barrier (well sort of!). I have had to adapt to a different way of teaching sports. Perhaps the most important experience is meeting so many new - and very different - people.

The best part of the placement I chose was meeting new people. I often talk to people that come back from holiday saying that the people there were really friendly. However I feel like I have lived here and so have had the chance to meet the real people and they are still friendly even after 2 months. Even when I was not working, just going to the school to meet the children, teachers and the parents was amazing.

Without a doubt I would recommend this placement to anyone if they are willing to come with an open mind and are prepared to try and adapt to a different culture. I loved it. If they turn up with certain expectations and find that the reality is very different then they may be disappointed. They also have to be prepared to adapt and the change the way that they would normally act/think.

There was nothing that Travelers didn’t tell me other than they need to be prepared for the hectic school days and that plans can chop and change at a moment’s notice - but that is all part of the fun.

Can you describe a typical day?
There wasn't really a typical day, but that’s why I liked it so much. I would always start at about 9.30, which normally meant leaving the hotel at 8.15. More often than not I would help the P.E teachers with running their classes. However I have taken English classes, helped with the younger children, worked in the office and also done various other tasks around the school.

Lunch is normally sometime between 11.30am and 1pm and is eaten in one of three places depending on the day (in the teachers staff room, a classroom or in the cafeteria). Normally I would finish around 3pm.

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