Experience community through action and purpose

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 45 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with the locals: 41 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Expand your social consciousness: 40 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 15

Per day

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Description

As we are a self-sustained humanitarian community with no funding, we ask for a contribution to help cover the basic costs of your stay (accommodation, 3 meals/day in Caneças only, transportation, and cultural outings). This allows us to continue offering meaningful experiences in a way that respects our financial balance. 15€/day in Caneças 10€/day in Lisbon

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

Nov

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Apr

Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We’re a humanitarian NGO fighting poverty through shared life and purposeful work. In Caneças, 15–20 people live and work together. Volunteers help with daily tasks: sorting donations, preparing the second-hand shop, gardening, cooking, and contributing to a community based on effort, respect, and solidarity.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

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47 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

41 Meeting locals
40 Developing social awareness
38 Creating true social impact
37 Immersing in the local culture
34 Meeting international travelers
18 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

41 1. No poverty
36 12. Responsible consumption and production
36 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

isabella

Australia

I had the best time!! the people, the place, the food, just everything. i already miss it. thank you to everyone, best 3 weeks, wish it was longer…

about 1 month ago

Millie

Australia

I thoroughly enjoyed my time volunteering with the organization - both in Caneças and in Lisbon! Although quite different environments I felt equally welcomed and comfortable in both. I wasn't sure what exactly to expect from my first world packers experience but it exceeded whatever expectations I did have and I am so grateful for the awesome opportunities that were opened to me! Ophelie, Humberto and the rest of the team are genuinely caring and positive people who checked in with me throughout my stay to make sure I was having a good time and feeling comfortable with the work and conditions! 10/10

about 1 month ago

Nadja

Denmark

Right from the beginning, I felt genuinely welcomed and part of the community. Everyone was so kind and easy to have a laugh with. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect with great people while contributing to the community.

3 months ago

Liana

United States

The hosts are so welcoming and truly make it feel like a second home at the organization. I always felt cared for and respected and overall had a great experience. The hours are long but the atmosphere makes the work enjoyable and the tasks are simple. I would definitely recommend the organization to anyone looking to make a difference socially in a homey environment!

4 months ago

elysia

United Kingdom

My time here was really made by the interns and people living in the community who are so kind and funny. It's a very beautiful place made clearly by a lot of hard work. The hours are long (about 42 a week in Canecas) but because my stay fell on some national holidays I got some extra days off. You will be in a shared dorm with possibly up to 5 other people. For girls the closest toilet is a dry one outside and the showers are in the laundry room which I do think were a little misrepresented in the photos on here. If you're veggie you cook your own food also :) I am glad for the experience

6 months ago

Ophelie replied

Thanks for your feedback Elysia. I hope the rest of your trip went well. I updated the pictures according to the current situation :)

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