Community Organizing Internship in Itacare, Brazil

ETIV do Brasil is looking for dedicated Interns that are interested in community organizing in the beautiful surf town of Itacare, Bahia, Brazil. Our Community Organizers help us build positive relationships within the community, mainly by meeting with local individuals, leaders, organizations to better understand the stories, hopes and concerns for those living in and around Itacaré. It is important for our community organizers to document and highlight the stories of the community members, while simultaneously gaining a deeper understanding about shared hopes and concerns within the community. Once this foundation is built, the community organizer will begin to host regularly scheduled meetings; bringing individuals and community leaders together who share similar concerns and are willing to work together to create the positive changes they wish to see in their communities.
Our most recent community organizer was focused on supporting the fishermen of Passagem, in the same neighborhood of Itacare where the ETIV house and office are located. He was working to help them organize a union and develop their top goals - including improved working conditions, economic situations, and environmental conservation. It will be ideal to find new community organizers to continue this important work as well.

• Enjoy the natural paradise of Itacare, with it's gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, and rich biodiversity
• Learn about NGO operations and international development in Brazil
• Combine volunteering and research with community organizing and an internship
• Establish positive relationships with the local community and participate in day to day life in Itacare
• Support and empower locals to become community leaders
• Support the direction of the fishermen's union in their goals and vision

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