Surf School Volunteer

The experience

What You’ll Be Doing:

Assisting with surfboard rentals at our surf shed on Adraga Beach

Helping surf instructors with lesson preparation and set-up (e.g., carrying boards, wetsuits, etc.)

Keeping equipment organized and clean

Supporting students before and after lessons

Providing general assistance with the daily operation of the surf school

Occasionally helping at the lodge

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join the Moby Dick Lodge volunteer program and become part of a vibrant, international surf community based near the stunning Adraga Beach, in the heart of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.

Our surf school is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the daily operations at our surf shed and help support our surf lessons. This is a great opportunity to experience the surf lifestyle, meet people from all over the world, and live right next to some of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches.

What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 2-week commitment (longer stays are a plus)

Friendly, proactive attitude and a team-player mindset

Basic English communication (other languages are a bonus)

Physically able to carry boards and assist with manual tasks

Interest in surfing, beach life, and outdoor activities

Prior surf experience is welcome but not required

Activities & Shift

Shifts will primarily be spent at our surf shed in Adraga Beach, facilitating surf board rentals and assisting with lessons. Shifts will be for about 7 hrs a day, 4 days a week.