| CONSERVACAO
E PRESERVACAO DE MONUMENTOS DO SITIO
HISTORICO
Our Historic Preservation
Project in Brazil is a wonderful opportunity
to participate in the restoration
and preservation of many 16th century
churches and stately monuments in
the UNESCO World Heritage City of
Recife. With a rich colonial history
of Dutch, Portuguese, French, and
Spanish influence, Recife was once
regarded as one of the most important
cities in Brazil. The wealth and growth
of Recife was secured through the
sugar plantations and, unfortunately,
through the establishment of the slave
culture. The buildings and plantations
developed during this time are reminders
of history and an important part of
the preservation program.
Activities
Volunteer will participate in workshops
with youths from the local favelas
by teaching or learning how to restore
and preserve historic buildings, monuments,
and artifacts. The workshops are conducted
at a school specifically established
by Recife City Hall for this purpose.
The workshops cover tech-drawing,
sketching, painting, woodwork, sculpture
in masonry, gypsum and wood, and the
restoration of pavements, floors,
gates, facades, roofs, doors and windows.
While helping to restore and maintain
colonial buildings, churches and monuments
on-site, volunteers may also be asked
to translate the labels and documentation
of these historic structures. If possible,
volunteers may be involved in teaching
English to some of the project workers.
Working Hours
Volunteer will work from Monday to
Sunday, 5 hours a day, from 7 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Resources
Basic resources will be provided but
if you are possession of any relevant
tools, gloves, hardhats or books,
be sure to bring them along.
Special Points
You will be working alongside Brazilian
volunteers and paid workers.
Global Crossroad
has many on-going volunteer programs
in Brazil:
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Volunteer
in Brazil