Experience community through action and purpose

États-Unis

5

Volunteering at the organization was my first world packers experience and it was absolutely amazing. The work was so fulfilling and the people there were so welcoming and kind. I got to meet some amazing people while I was there and make an impact on the community. If you want to work hard to make a good contribution but also have a great time and meet amazing people, you should definitely volunteer here. Thank you Ophelie, Eva, and Umberto for everything you have done for me and everything you're doing for the community. I will miss everyone there dearly ❤️

il y a 9 mois

Allemagne

5

It's incredible and very impressive at the same time how fast you feel like home there. I would call it the place of healing peace and development! The love and care which is facing you everyday makes you to feel rlly a part of something important. I feel helpful and meaningful at this place. You can be yourself there. So natural and unrestrained. My heart is getting full with inspiration and motivation for life there. Thank you the organization. You teached me a lot with your concept. I will come back!

il y a 9 mois

Italie

5

My experience with the organization community has been wonderful, both in Caneças and Lisbon. Everybody made me feel at home, and I learnt many things about Portugal, social work and helping others. This experience made me realize that there are many people who are willing to help others, to donate and do their best every day. Ophelie, Eva and Humberto were the perfect hosts, funny and caring every time we were together. ❤️❤️

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Australie

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.

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Irlande

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!

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Allemagne

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 :)

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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!

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Ukraine

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 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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Espagne

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.

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Espagne

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🫶🏼

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