“My name is Andy, I’m from Hertfordshire in the UK. Before coming to ACER Brasil I worked as a graphic designer and also worked for several charities running creative activities with children and young people. I have been at ACER Brasil with Everything is Possible since the end of March and previously had worked with both organisations in past …
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“I used my experience of football coaching…I ran a few sessions” Ayesha about her EVS project in Brazil
DCIM100MEDIA It’s been 3 months now for my voluntary project with Everything is Possible in Sao Paulo, Brazil and so much work has been done! I’m here for 6 months in total alongside my husband Simon and we are really enjoying working with the children here at the organisation called ACER. When we first arrived we didn’t know what …
“We have started delivering small games within the futebol sessions” – Simon about his EVS volunteer in Brazil
In the beggining So…São Paulo, Brasil? What to make of You… Having spent the last month or so underneath your palm trees and endless skyscrapers, I’m just beginning to understand your language (and I don’t mean Portuguese; we’ll come to that in a bit). Your constant warmth and Paulista smiles help to remind you that everyday is a gift and …
“I want to help more people” – Victor about his EVS volunteer in the UK
English version My name is Victor de Lima Prudencio, I’m 23 years old, I’m from Brazil. I’m a student of graphic design and I work at Gol de Letra foundation as a comunication assistant, but my life at Gol de Letra have started about 12 years a go. I was a student in this foundation, I have passed for differents activities …
“Without any doubts, EVS transforms lives” – Douglas about his EVS volunteer in the UK
English version I’m Douglas Oliveira, a Brazilian, 28 years old, and I’ve been involved in social impact projects since my 16th, because I believe that everyone can help change the world for the better. The EVS project that I did was related to the Olympic Legacy and I developed sports activities in a public school and in a football academy …
“I feel more mature, independent and confident” – Ruama about her EVS volunteer in the UK
I worked at Poppleton School with Ms Armstrong and it was an incredible experience. Basically I helped her in various activities in the classroom. I monitored children in their daily chores and play. I had the privilege of living with special children and this was very important for me, because I had never had this contact, they are incredible, loving …
“EVS strengthens you and no doubt make you a much better person” – News from Douglas, EVS volunteer in the UK
Six months after arrive in England a lot of feelings and experiences took place, now I can understand better the cultural differences and local habits, this make my life easier and I’m not afraid to make big mistakes with people. On the other hand the homesickness of my home, family, friends, places and brazilian’s habits just increases. The winter is …
“My role is to help the teacher in the class with about 29 childrens” – News from Ruama, EVS volunteer in the UK
”Hello Guys, my name is Ruama, I am 24 years old. I arrived here some weeks ago and I’m participating the Olympic Legacy Project, here in York. When I arrived here, I had my first challenge: I went a green messenger at the Leeds Festial. Basically this is a sustainability project in one of big musical festival here in Yorkshire. …
“I’m enjoying the opportunity of teaching and I started to think about a new project in Brazil” – News from Victor, EVS volunteer in the UK
The summer is going now. Was a great time here. I have enjoyed so much all the experiences. I worked at Popsoc (a nursery) during 3 weeks and now I’m missing all the kids. I had a lot of work at the marketing office at i2i and it was wonderfull to develop my degree skills. But the best activitie in …
“My second project is at a football academy” – News from Douglas, EVS volunter in the UK
I’m having a great experience in the UK, living in a different culture is very enriching. I have worked in two places, the first a public school, where I aid in physical education classes which is very interesting because I experience in practice the cultural differences of the education system here, the second project is at a football academy I …