Rural development in Brazil

NGO is looking for volunteers in the field of agriculture, rural development and farming in Maceió, Brazil. NGO helps to improve the life standards of farmers´ families and small communities, fishermen and native Indian populations by means of training and consulting them how to use proper technology in a sustainable way as well as teaching them business basics.

Volunteers should be available at least over a period of 1-3 months (maximum 6 months) and can start immediately. 

Tasks:

- Together with working group perform consulting services for rural enterprises in the field of interests:

Agriculture and farming, business development, marketing of agricultural goods;

- Assist in organizing events and workshops in the farmers´ settlements;

- Assist in administrative work at the office: develop reports, evaluate results, working on the web page;

- Assist or perform own projects for fundraising marketing.

Profile:

- Good knowledge of Portuguese (or language course on site)

- Student of business, agriculture, rural development, geography

- Interest and motivation to work with people

- Committed, reliable, positive attitude

More info at:

Volunteer rural development 

 If you are interested, please send your CV and portfolio to: info@go-brazil.org