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  • Climate Action

Circular Economy & Upcycling

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1 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Innovation in Recycling! This creative solution demonstrates the potential for repurposing materials and encourages a shift towards more sustainable manufacturing practices.
  • Transform plastic, textile, and food waste into valuable resources, actively reducing pollution while promoting sustainable, eco-conscious habits across Lisbon.
  • Partner with local NGOs to redistribute essential resources to underprivileged communities, fostering social integration and ensuring support reaches those who need it most.

Highlights

  • Innovation in Recycling! This creative solution demonstrates the potential for repurposing materials and encourages a shift towards more sustainable manufacturing practices.
  • Transform plastic, textile, and food waste into valuable resources, actively reducing pollution while promoting sustainable, eco-conscious habits across Lisbon.
  • Partner with local NGOs to redistribute essential resources to underprivileged communities, fostering social integration and ensuring support reaches those who need it most.
  • Play a direct role in meaningful environmental and social initiatives, seeing firsthand how your contribution helps reduce waste, support vulnerable groups, and create measurable positive change.
  • Work alongside dedicated local NGOs and community partners who are actively driving sustainable solutions and social impact throughout Lisbon.
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    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Engaged in upcycling and waste-reduction projects in Lisbon, assisting NGOs, giving items a second life, and supporting communities through sustainable initiatives

    The Circular Economy program gives you the chance to make a real difference for both people and the planet, while experiencing Lisbon in a unique and meaningful way. This project brings together several local NGOs and as a volunteer, you’ll help turn materials and food that might otherwise go to ...

    Über das Programm

    The Circular Economy program gives you the chance to make a real difference for both people and the planet, while experiencing Lisbon in a unique and meaningful way. This project brings together several local NGOs and as a volunteer, you’ll help turn materials and food that might otherwise go to waste into something valuable, transforming single-use plastics into skateboards and paddles that connect sports with the community, upcycling fabrics into bags, clothes, and cushions, giving a second life to trash gathered from beaches and the ocean by turning it into practical, sustainable items and preparing essential supplies for vulnerable populations. You’ll also be part of initiatives that give clothes and other items, such as furniture, a second life, supporting underprivileged communities and promoting sustainability across the city.


    What to expect:

    • Make a Real Impact – Help protect the environment while directly supporting vulnerable communities in Lisbon.

    • Turn Waste into Purpose – Transform plastics into skateboards and paddles, upcycle fabrics into bags and clothing, and give ocean and beach waste a practical second life.

    • Support Those in Need – Prepare essential supplies and help redistribute clothes, furniture, and other items to underprivileged communities.

    • Experience Lisbon Differently – Connect with local NGOs, communities, and creative initiatives in a hands-on, meaningful way.

    • Be Part of the Circular Movement – Actively contribute to a more sustainable, resourceful, and socially inclusive city.


    Daily Tasks:

    • Separating and shredding plastic
    • Collecting and sorting recyclable materials
    • Creating new products from upcycled materials
    • Packaging and distributing donated goods
    • Learning how to craft new pieces from recycled resources
    • Sorting donated items
    • Labeling products
    • Organizing and arranging the space

    Are you ready to join?

    Tagesablauf

    A Typical day would be:

    After the initial orientation, you will have an afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that start times and daily workload depends on the project that you are participating in. 

    08:00 | Breakfast begins at Impact ...

    Tagesablauf

    A Typical day would be:

    After the initial orientation, you will have an afternoon shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that start times and daily workload depends on the project that you are participating in. 

    08:00 | Breakfast begins at Impact Beach House, available until 10 am

    10:15 | Travel to placement by train to join local placement staff and begin work on your project, or enjoy a free morning.  

    12:30 |  Lunch is served at the accommodation or take-away if you want to go somewhere else                                

    13:30 | Travel to placement by train to join local placement staff and begin work on your project, or enjoy a free afternoon.

    19:00 | Dinner at the volunteers' accommodation with the other volunteers. After dinner, you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish

    Please note that the actual schedule can change :)

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point to get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all around the summer, diving in Peniche, Hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, join for a Horse ride ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point to get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all around the summer, diving in Peniche, Hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, join for a Horse ride at the beach (like in the movies!), visit the fantastic zoo in the Capital, join a great variety of sports at your choice, enjoy swimming and water sports at the pool or at the beach (warning: the water is cold) and participate in yoga classes in relaxing places.

    We can help you with anything you might want to do in your free time.

    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fortgeschritten)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 10:00 - 18:00

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    - Pick up at the international airport in Lisbon & transfer to the accommodation - on Sunday 

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on our face! :)


    If you arrive prior to the Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    - Accommodation at a dormitory at an impactful hostel, female dormitory, or mixed dormitory

    - Three meals a day everyday: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)

    - Shared use of a common room, outdoor area, garden, and free WIFI

    - Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)

    - SIM card

    - Guided city tour

    - The best tips to discover the city!

    - Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project

    - Introduction on the first day of volunteering

    - Ongoing support throughout the stay

    - 24h/7 emergency support

    Abholung vom Flughafen Lisbon Portela Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect :)

    Unterkunft

    Volunteers will stay accommodated in a in a dormitory-style sustainable hostel in Estoril.

    Estoril is a beach town, a 30 min train ride from Lisbon city centre!

    And the hostel is a 5 min walk from the train station

    This sustainable hotel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 6-14 participants (single gender) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are shared).

    Wi-fi is freely available in the hostel, and of course in many cafe's and restaurants.

    Around the house there are big common areas to relax and meet other people from all over the world.

    We are extremely dedicated to its sustainable concept, making it an integrated part of how this hostel works and the experience that you will have.

    Feel free to ask us about our environmental measures and to give us new ideas!

    Verpflegung

    All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included on the program fees. 

    Portuguese food is delicious and during your time, you will be sure to receive some incredible treats.

    The meals are prepared daily by local cooks who use fresh local ingredients to offer volunteers the best of typical Portuguese dishes.

    Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

    Volunteers will have access to a shared kitchen that they can use to cook!

    Lunch and Dinner will include local staples such as fish and chicken, as well as rice, pasta, vegetables and salad.

    Breakfast is self-served at the accommodation and generally includes tea, coffee, bread, cheese, ham, spreads, cereal, yogurt and fruit

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    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Portugal zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

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    Informationen zur Anreise

    This program starts every Sunday.

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    Programmgebühren

    $911 / Woche 1 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

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    Dauer

    1 - 12 Wochen

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