Be a volunteer with Il Sorriso

Be a volunteer with Il Sorriso
WHO WE ARE
‘Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi’ is a project set up in 2002 by Barbara Olivi, an Italian living in Brazil, who began
working with various education programmes for children and young people in 1998.
The principal objective of the NGO is to create better socio-educational conditions in the heart of the
Rocinha community in Rio de Janeiro.
The NGO followed a didactic, formative path which proved to be stimulating and creative. The projects
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Pre-school/nursery ‘Saci Sabe Tudo’ that has up to 100 children between the ages of 2 and 6;
‘Projecto Jovem Rocinha’, a social integration and education programme for boys and girls;
‘Alfabetização em Ação’, an after-school support and literacy project aimed at teens and younger
children;
‘Garagem das Letras’, the first literary café in Rocinha with internet, a kitchen, music events and
cultural programmes for the whole community.
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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VOLUNTEERING WITH US
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi is more than happy to receive help from anyone who is willing to offer
commitment and effort in whatever way possible, be that skills, qualifications or enthusiasm, as long as
they are in accordance with the humanitarian objectives that characterise our organisation.
On our website, it is possible to see which areas you would be suited to; from maintenance and
construction work to educational activities; from administrative tasks to economic analyses, from
translation (Italian, Portuguese and English) to fundraising.
The volunteer programme
Requirements:
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18 years or over
Knowledge of Portuguese – even basic – in order to be able to get around our different projects
(mainly within the favela)
Have a good level of independence and self-awareness, and behave with respect
Remember that it is important to offer care and affection whilst maintaining professionalism
Activities
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General support to the services offered by the pre-school, literary café and Casa Jovem with basic
languages and culture lessons; assistance to the teachers in the school; looking after the children;
cleaning of the spaces; and preparing snacks for the students of the project
Support from a distance: evidence (in the form of photographs or reports) for our collaborators
Education projects for children and young people, compatible with the school calendar.
Logistical support and distribution of donations
Organisation of documents and other secretarial jobs
Conditions
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The volunteering period can be from a minimum of one month to a maximum of six months
(depending on Brazilian visa laws)
The volunteer should not expect any type of reimbursement: travel, accommodation and other
expenses will be a responsibility of the volunteer
We are a small NGO and we are not in the position to offer housing to the volunteers (but we are
getting there!). We can offer suggestions of places to stay within the favela in the nearby
neighbourhoods of Ipanema and Copacabana, with respective costs depending on the date and
availability.
Insurance will be paid by bank transfer (47 euros) to Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus – IBAN
IT82G0103012803000001664680
Complete and sign the volunteer agreement which should also include the insurance policy (digital
copy has to be sent before departure)
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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HOW TO APPLY
If you think your profile matches our work requirements, you will have to send your CV to
[email protected] and we will organise a skype interview (ba.pascali).
HOW TO GET HERE
Getting to Rocinha can be a bit difficult. Knowing how to get around in this huge favela can take a little
while; until you learn to recognise looks, gestures and general mannerisms, dealing with this environment
is not the easiest task. The colours, smells and loud music of the main streets can drive you crazy, not to
mention the incessant traffic and people everywhere. Our advice is to arrive the day before starting work in
order to get used to the rhythm of the community.
 From ‘Galeão Antônio Carlos Jobim’ airport:
Bus - Ônibus Frescão 2018 – Linha Aeroporto Internacional/Alvorada http://www.wikirio.com.br/Frescão
Get off the bus at the stop ‘São Conrado/Rocinha’. Check with the driver that it is the right stop by asking
politely to advise you when you are getting close to the stop. (Frescão price: 16 R$ - Janeiro 2016)
Taxi – Walk to ‘Partidas’ (upper floor) and get one of the taxis that are dropping off passengers at the
airport. Say that you want to go to ‘Passarela da Rocinha’. Journey: Rebouças - Estrada Lagoa/Barra - túnel
Zuzu Angel – Passarela da Rocinha
If you arrive at the airport ‘Santos Dummont’, the instructions to get here by bus and taxi are the same.
 From ‘Rodoviária Novo Rio’
Bus – Go to the city bus terminal (ônibus urbanos) and get the line ‘Troncal 4 – São Conrado x Rodoviária’.
Get off at the stop ‘Passarela da Rocinha’
For additional information about how to get around Rio de Janeiro and to access timetables, look at the
website http://www.rioonibus.com/2016/01/07/segunda-etapa-de-racionalizacao-das-linhas-da-zonasul/.
The price of a bus journey is R$3.80 (Janeiro 2016). Remember to politely ask the driver to advise you when
you are reaching your destination.
When buying the ticket to Rio, please let us know your flight details and which mode of transport you have
chosen to get to Rocinha.
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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CONTACTS:
Barbara Olivi (21) 993686730
Julio De Rezende (21) 992936126
Carlo Botti (21) 968935257
Alessandra Urban (21) 966544593
The prefix 21 isn’t necessary if the call is being made within Rio. They all use whatsapp
Info:
Barbara Pascali
[email protected]
www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT
On this day, ……./……../………, with the signing of this current document in two original copies, for the NGO
Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus, based in Italy - – Reggio nell´Emilia, via Zacchetti 6, 42124 - C.F. 91106660359,
and the volunteer....
Mr/Mrs/Miss ……………………………………… Date of birth ……………….…….. Place of birth ……………………………
Nationality ……………… Current country of residence ……………………
Address …………………………
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Postcode ………………………… Country……………………. Phone number ……………………………
Profession ……………………..
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Mr/Mrs/Miss ………………………….. date ………./…………/…………. would like to be involved as a
volunteer with the activities of the NGO
It is in the interest of both parties to establish a relationship of affection and good intentions to
show our gratitude for the offering of volunteer services
With this, the parties will not incite any kind of subordination, nor any type of financial aid to the
volunteers
With the aim of putting in place fair and well-intended relations between the directors and
volunteers, we define the following terms and conditions:
1. The volunteer, declares their physical and mental health for the designated task, commitment to
collaborate for free, and solidarity with the NGO. With respect to the Statute attached to this
agreement, the volunteer agrees wholly to the rules and norms of the Statute and agreement.
2. The volunteer will carry out their activities without any payment, but will not be at all subordinate
or subservient within the association
3. The expenditure during the volunteer period will be the responsibility of the volunteer, such as
costs of food and accommodation
4. The volunteer promises to carry out their activities in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, from ……………. to
……………..
with
the
duty
of
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As part of the volunteer service, the volunteer will be available to change activity, including
mobility within the city of Rio de Janeiro, which at any moment could be required by responsible
members of staff
5. If the volunteer receives any quantity of money or any type of material payment in the name of the
NGO they will be obliged to respect the intention of the donor and transfer said payment to the
NGO who will take care of it from there.
6. The volunteer will be reimbursed only for spendings authorised with official documentation
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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7. If the volunteer is responsible for any sum of money in the name of the NGO, they will be obliged
to give evidence of every transaction and provide a periodic report
8. The volunteer will promise to avoid behaviours that will cause difficulties for the principles and
objectives of the NGO
9. The volunteer, with the signing of the current agreement, will relieve the NGO of any responsibility
over events, damage of materials or persons that could occur during the time of service
10. The volunteer will authorise, from this moment onwards, the use of their personal details,
according to the 196/2003 for reasons specifically related to the position of …………..
11. During the period of service, the volunteer will be covered by the insurance policy (third party and
against accidents); the volunteer will pay for this insurance (47 euros)
Read, approved and signed.
Date:
Place:
Volunteer
Legal representative of the NGO
PER IL LEGALE RAPPRESENTANTE DELLA ONLUS
Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi Onlus www.ilsorrisodeimieibimbi.org / [email protected]
Codice Fiscale per il 5Xmille 91106660359
Sede legale: Via Zacchetti 6 – 42124 Reggio nell’Emilia (RE)
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