"2012 Apprenticeship Program Guidelines"

Work and living policy
** Over 18 years only.
** The Apprenticeship Program lasts 5 weeks.
** Once the apprentice gets used to the work, they can become responsible for particular duties and help in organizing the work.
** For everyone living in TIBÁ, permanent or temporary, we have a routine regarding clean up work and maintenance and these activities are shared in a weekly basis, changing every week and you will be a part of it.
** The apprentices help with daily housekeeping tasks like gathering firewood, preparation of food (planting, harvesting and kitchen assistance), etc.
** On Sundays there will be no formal meals and the apprentice may help himself from the kitchen.
** We expect 44 hours of work a week, (over 6 days) and sometimes work on Sundays may be necessary.
** The paid amount gives you 3 daily meals and accommodation in shared rooms.
** The apprentices will be oriented regarding the activities one should do, among construction, gardening, permaculture, handling farm animals, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, organization, etc. The work requires physical and mental concentration and personal dedication.
** During the workshops the apprentices continue with their normal activities but may participate in the classes in their free time.
** Our accommodation is comfortable, simple and shared.
** The apprentices are responsible for the cleaning and maintainance of their rooms, their bedsheets and personal clothes during their stay.
** In case the apprentice desists from the program for any reason, the money paid will not be refunded.
** Questions and complaints should be discussed with the apprentice coordinator.
** After the end of the program we ask you for an evaluation of the working period.
** You should be willing to learn and unlearn.

We will only accept C. V.'s and intention letters until:
April 1, 2012

The chosen applicants will be notified:
April 2, 2012

Date of arrival:
April 15, 2012

Date of departure:
May 20, 2012

What to bring:
Personal hygiene products (biodegradable if possible), insect repellent, bathing suit, bath towel, work clothes, gloves, hat or cap, rubber boots, rain gear, flashlight, trekking shoes.
Optional:
Books, laptop, camera, musical instruments.

What you should not bring:
Big city lifestyle habits, animals, illicit items, rubbish, no mood for work (8 hrs per day)

TIBÁ offers:
Differentiated types of work, information, library, wifi internet, fresh air, vegetarian food and an alternative lifestyle.

Working hours:
Usually we work from Monday til Friday, 7am to 5pm (with a 2 hour lunch break) and Saturday from 7am to 11am.

Visitors:
Whenever you wish to receive a visit from your boyfriend/girlfriend, friends or family during your stay at TIBÁ, we kindly ask you to speak to the apprentice coordinator in advance, so we can inform you about the possibilities, costs and accommodations.

Communication:
There are no public phones in TIBÁ but we have a cell phone where you can receive calls or make a collect call. There is open wireless internet.

Access to town:
The nearest town, Bom Jardim is 3kms from TIBÁ.
Taxi R$ 30,00
You can often get a ride to the town, so be on it!