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Japan

5

I definitely learned, enjoyed, and grew up through this experience, by interacting with people from different backgrounds and cultures. They have two different bases in Lisboa, Portugal, the one is community in Caneças where volunteers and local people live together and the other is a pop-up store in the middle of Lisbon. Each has their own features that make you excited and motivated! Besides the volunteering environments they provide, people in the organization Caneças were also incomparably nice. You'll see what I mean as soon as you meet them in person!

about 1 year ago

Belgium

5

Great experience with Emaùs! From the beginning, it was easy to communicate, to settle, to arrive. On my request, I stayed 99% at Caneças, due to my willing to learn portuguese and get in touch more with local people (! be more aware than me that days are longer due to the philosophy to be on the same rythme than the community there) but I was still on a frequent and friendly contact with Ophélie and their nice trainee, Eva . Tasks were clear, diverse. Perfect last day where I joined the team at pop-up store for a celebration there. Thank you Ophélie, Eva, Pereira and companions.

over 1 year ago

Chile

5

We had an amazing experience, the time in Canecas served to valorated the work of the mates, and the objective of the store in Lisbon. we felted very recived in both stores, Offelia is an amazaing person, she makes to fell very comfortable and like a home. Also the time with the mates was very interesting, learning some Portuguese history and culture.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I truly loved my time at the organization, it was a very unique experience and I definitely enjoyed it most when there were other volunteers staying there for me to work with. Humberto and Ophélie are so kind, I always felt taken care of and so so welcomed

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I had an amazing time at the organization. Both the hosts Ophielle and Humberto were so fun and welcoming, as well as the other volunteers I met while there! While I was only there for 2 weeks, I felt very immersed in the local community. I loved the atmosphere and would definitely recommend this volunteer experience!!

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

I can only hundert Procent recommend this place Not only the social impact you are involved in but also the lovely people around you during the time that made my stay unforgettable. My friend and me we started with one week in Lisbon and ended our Programm with some days in Canecas. The combination of both places made up a perfect mix of connecting with Lisbon it self but at the same time with the companions that lived in canecas. The hosts Humberto and Ophelie made you really feel welcome from the beginning on and they also thought us a lot about the organization itSelf what was really interesting:)

over 1 year ago

Germany

5

We only stayed for two weeks but it truly felt like a whole lifetime of new experiences and lifelong friendships.The hosts humberto and ophélie are truly amazing and welcome you with open arms, happily show you around and give you answers to all the questions you might have about their amazing the organization community(I had a lot of them;)They are always up for a good laugh which also makes it so easy to communicate about daily tasks and what help works best for both parties.We didn't speak portuguese in caneças, but as long as you arrive with an open heart and a smile on your face you'll be fine <3

over 1 year ago

United States

5

Ophélie was an amazing host. I felt very safe and comfortable with her while learning a lot as well.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

This was an amazing experience! It was a great place to stay if you want to be immersed in the local lifestyle. The Emmaus project has a unique way to help support local people in need. Ophelie and Humberto were great hosts and made us feel very welcome and were very sweet! It was an overall amazing time!

over 1 year ago

United States

5

Our time at the organization has been impactful in our hearts. Ophielle and Humberto were so welcoming and supportive throughout our entire experience. Both Lisbon and Caneças were great experiences and we learned so much about the organization! Like others have said knowing some Portuguese would definitely be helpful at the Caneças location, but we got by without it because of the friendly atmosphere! Thank you again for this experience this is something we will take with us in our future endeavors! :)

over 1 year ago

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