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Australia

5

I spent a wonderful 25 nights with Ophelie, Eva and Humberto this November and it was an absolute delight! Each of them made myself and the other volunteers feel at home and welcome. The companions, despite the language barriers also made us feel so welcome in the Community in Canecas, many laughs were shared. The work itself was very rewarding, sorting through donations made for many fascinating discoveries and lots of laughs. It was also so lovely knowing that these quality items would be reaching those in need within the community.

hace 9 meses

Irlanda

5

This was truely such an amazing experience, Ophelie and the rest of team are absolutely wonderful and have the best local recommendations for your spare time too. I got to spend some time in both Lisbon and Caneças and I truely loved both. The companions at Caneças too are some of the loveliest people I have met and they keep you very well fed! All the work at both areas were pretty easy, mostly consisting of sorting through goods, labelling and pricing them as well as handing out flyers. This experience is such a good way to connect with locals, their culture and food!

hace 10 meses

Alemania

5

I would definitely recommend staying at the organization! Ophelie was a really nice and welcoming host and I met some other really great people. I liked the work in the community as well as in the pop up because there was a lot of different tasks to do. The vibe was always good so I would love to come back some day to this place :)

hace 10 meses

Vietnam

5

Ophelie, Eva, and Humberto were really nice and supportive, making it a comfortable place to be. I spent my time at the popup store in Lisbon and also had a great visit to Caneças. I enjoyed taking care of the vintage antiques and books, as well as the plants. The schedule worked well—you have your mornings free to explore the city before heading back to work in the afternoon. I also learned about the organization community and connected with other travelers. We even had a free day where we drove to a surfing beach in Portugal together. It was a wonderful experience that I'd highly recommend!

hace 12 meses

Ucrania

5

I had the privilege of volunteering with Emmaus ( in Canecas and Lisbon) and it was one of the most enriching and fulfilling experiences. The community's mission is to support those in need through sustainable projects and social initiatives, and it was incredible to be part of something so meaningful. Daily tasks were varied, including helping with the shop, sorting donations, and assisting in the kitchen, among other duties. The team and the other volunteers were very welcoming, and there was a strong sense of working together for a common good. There was a family atmosphere 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

hace 1 año

España

5

My experience at the organization was amazing. At first I was staying for 3 weeks, but spent 5 weeks there because of the incredible atmosphere. The hosts are really nice people. I spent time with them, shared many things and learned a lot as well. While staying in the community in Caneças you have the oportunity to live together with all the people, and the pop up in Lisbon enables you to see another part of the movement. They also host many enjoyable events there. Thank you very much for this experience. Hope to see you soon.

hace 1 año

España

5

My time at Emmaus was an incredible experience. The people were unique and you learned different ways of seeing life and what surrounds you. Ophelie, Eva, Humberto and all the volunteers were incredible and helped me with everything. I would 100% recommend this experience, spending time in Caneças and another time in Lisbon. The energy and desire to help and enjoy life was the best part of my experience, thank you for everything🫶🏼

hace 1 año

Francia

5

I really enjoyed it. these two weeks were slow and calm, but at the same time fast and super fun. as we are just a few volunteers, we connect with everyone and that makes it very special. thank you Eva for your energy, it's super inspiringgg. highly recommended if you are starting to learn Portuguese, as you can talk to the companions and learn things from them. i recommend it!! and I hope to return:)

hace 1 año

Alemania

5

This was my first ever volunteering experience and it was amazing!! I spent two weeks at the Camp in Caneças and after that one week in Lisbon. Eva, Julia, Ophélie, and Humperto are very warm and welcoming people. I felt at home super quickly and loved talking to them!!! We did various tasks at the camp and got a great look at how the Organisation works. Emmaus was a truly inspiring and mesmerizing experience - I met the nicest, funniest, and loveliest people and made unforgettable memories!!

hace 1 año

Reino Unido

5

This experience was really fun and unique - would reccomend as an immersive, local and social opportunity in Portugal. Work varied daily, involving the antiques/donations stored on site (sorting, cleaning etc). Some work was with the Portuguese speaking companions (locals who live on site) so having a translator around can be handy! Accommodation + work is at the organization commune in Caneças, around one hour from Lisbon by public transport, or a 25 minute drive. Uber can be super cheap between a few. The volunteer group made the experience for me, Eva is a lovely person and so much fun!

hace 1 año

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