Volunteer Programs in Portugal

How to do volunteer work in Portugal?

Helping NGOs, social projects, or the local community is something for those that, beyond volunteering abroad, want to contribute to a more egalitarian society. Helping with eco-projects, teaching children or taking care of animals are some of the options for community work. On the exchange, accommodation is provided through the project in exchange for a few hours of work each day.

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Portugal, although not the biggest country, still has regions that need help and that are perfect for those that want to do volunteer service. Some of the volunteer exchange projects are in Porto and Cabeceiras de Bastos, two beautiful places that are worth visiting as a volunteer with the concept that tourism and volunteering can be part of the same trip.

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Spend some time doing volunteer work in Portugal and get to know the country’s history and landscape while helping others. You can visit Lisbon to see Belém Tower or Jeronimos Monastery, or go to Sintra to see Park and National Palace of Pena. There’s much more to see in your free time! No matter where you find volunteer opportunities in Portugal, the country is one of Europe’s cheapest and it’s easiest to cover by train or bus.

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What is it like to do volunteer work in Portugal?

You can volunteer in Portugal in exchange for free accommodation in a community, NGO or other types of social projects. Opportunities to volunteer in Portugal are vast: you can teach english to children, help build a new school or refurbish a garden. Volunteers can get private rooms, shared dorms or tents, and the benefits can also include meals, tours or free classes. Help with a few hours a day and save money to go to places like Faro or Madeira island, you can’t miss this chance!

Volunteer programs in Cabeceiras de Basto

Volunteer programs in porto

Volunteering in Portugal with Worldpackers?

Wanna help change the world? You can be a volunteer in Portugal and improve people’s lives while saving money on accommodation. Create a profile and tell us about the skills you wanna learn and the ones you’re already good at. Check our host list to find the perfect place in Europe’s oldest nation. Portugal is a small country, but there’s much to see and much to do! To book a trip, become a member of the Worldpackers community.

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