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Nancy
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Posted: 26 July 2006 at 10:54

Hi,

I'm looking for people living in Belo Horizonte. There don't seem to be many "gringoes" here, I've met one other woman. Also, I'm looking for some volunteer work here in Belo. Any suggestions?

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Russell
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Posted: 26 July 2006 at 11:25

The user zecapagodinho is there, working mostly I think (hopefully he doesn't mind me saying, but he's mentioned it on the forum before). Zeca's a gringo with the most-o, so may have already hooked up with some gringos there.

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zecapagodinho
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Posted: 26 July 2006 at 19:11

Yeah Nancy, Russ is right. I've seen a few around (mainly tourists) and of course my fellow work colleagues (about 40-50 of them).

Regarding volunteer work in BH, I'm sure there's some around. I'll ask some of the Brazilians here at work.

This weekend I might be heading back to SP to visit my family, not 100% sure yet so drop me your contact details via PM maybe we could hook up.

ZecaP.

Russ mate, your too kind. Ever thought of going into politics? Brasil could do with an honest bloke like yourself.

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Posted: 26 July 2006 at 19:40

Haha, I'm sure the offer of cash in my underpants would corrupt me eventually

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Kala
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Posted: 31 July 2006 at 08:41

Hey Z, didn´t know that you´re in BH. How long has it been already?

Kala

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Denise
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Posted: 31 July 2006 at 12:43

Nancy, what kind of work are you interested in?

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Nancy
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Posted: 31 July 2006 at 16:22

Denise,

I'm not really sure. I am a teacher (primary school and music) in Canada so maybe somewhere that could use those skills. I'm here accompanying my spouse who is working in Brasil so am basically looking for something to do here. I don't have a work permit/visa.

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Posted: 06 August 2006 at 02:36

Hi, Nancy.

I am a volunteer with the Methodist Church here, and there are a multitude of opportunities for volunteering in Belo Horizonte (both with the church and also with non-church-related organizations). Your possibilities will depend largely on how much Portuguese you already know. When I first arrived, I had to be a "teacher's helper" for a few months until I knew enough Portuguese to teach English classes and substitute teach music classes for kids.

For more info, you can call (in Portuguese) the Methodist Foundation for Social & Cultural Action at 3447-0373 or to communicate in English, send an e-mail to f.metodistabh@veloxmail.com.br .

Good luck!

Christine

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zecapagodinho
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Posted: 06 August 2006 at 10:01

Originally posted by Kala

Hey Z, didn´t know that you´re in BH. How long has it been already?

5 weeks and counting! The job opportunity had been simmering away for 6months so I didn't spill the beans until I had my ticket in hand.

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Nancy
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Posted: 06 August 2006 at 16:52

Christine,

Thanks for the info about volunteering here in Belo.

Nancy

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