Children Education
Coordinator | Cristiana
Coordinator | Cristiana
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Highlights
Create an impact while traveling
Contribute to the development of the community
Help local children by sharing with them your knowledge and time
Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world.
Be able to know one of the most beautiful cities in the world
In this program, you have the chance to help children with a lack of support to continue their education and develop new interests and skills!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Education is a fundamental human right that every child in the world should have! But factors like poverty take that right from millions of children all over the world. Even in a country developed like Portugal, many children have a huge lack of support to continue their education and to reach their dreams and go after their full potential.
In this program, you have the chance to assist different non-profit organizations in supporting children in need by giving them the opportunity to experience extracurricular activities and helping them to discover and following their dreams. Your tasks will include teaching them English and helping them with their homework, designing and implementing new extra-curricular activities, support planned activities, or teaching them a new sport, culture, language, instrument, game, or crafts.
In this program, you have the chance to assist different non-profit organizations in supporting children in need by giving them the opportunity to experience extracurricular activities and helping them to discover and following their dreams. Your tasks will include teaching them English and helping them with their homework, designing and implementing new extra-curricular activities, support planned activities, or teaching them a new sport, culture, language, instrument, game, or crafts.
Typical day
After the initial orientation, you will join the afternoon or evening shift at your placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Please note that the starting times and daily workload will depend on the Social partner that you are participating in.
A typical daily schedule for an evening shift will look as follows:
10:00 am | Explore the city and learn the Portuguese language during your free time!
01:00 pm | Choose the perfect place to have lunch, a picnic by the river or a typical restaurant in the city!
04:00 pm | Volunteer placement! Give your very best at your project! Usually, placements are within walking distance, but you might also have to take the bus, tram or train to get to your project.
09:00 pm | Dinner with other international volunteers and other travelers.
Please note this schedule can vary depending on the schedule of each specific project. It might be a morning or afternoon shift.
Free-time activities
In your free time, you can explore the city, have Portuguese language classes, surf, or anything you wish!
Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and one of the most authentic cities to visit in the country. Stroll through its sinuous and picturesque streets and feel the pulse of the city, or take the tram to the mouth of the river Douro and get to know the excellent beaches and the outdoor cafés. The historic center of Porto was declared UNESCO World Heritage but is the hospitality and forceful character of the locals that will delight you. Porto is a vibrant and young city with countless cafés, bars, and clubs to have a really good time at night, or relaxed rooftops to have a drink and enjoy the warm Portuguese climate.
Porto, the gate to the North of the country, is definitely worth the visit!
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
at High School level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
What’s included?
- Pick up at the international airport in Porto & transfer to the accommodation - Sunday
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
- Accommodation at a dormitory at a centre-located 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 common spaces and free WIFI
- Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, overview of programmes, practical information, safety guidelines)
- Guided city tour and the best tips to discover the city!
- Allocation and coordination of a work placement in a sustainable project and contact person in the project
- Introduction on the first day of volunteering
- Ongoing support throughout the stay
- 24h/7 emergency support by phone or personally
- Limited coverage civil liability insurance.
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
The accommodation is an hostel located right at the city center of Porto city, with a wide range of rooms, from dormitories to private rooms, a spacious and friendly lounge area where volunteers can hang out, chill, listen to music, enjoy the atmosphere, play some games, and get to know other fellow travelers. All rooms have shared bathroom. Besides all the meals are provided there is a fully equipped kitchen for use of all the guests where volunteers can store and prepare food as they wish. There is free wi-fi in all the hostel area.
We will provide breakfast at the accommodation everyday. We will cook with fresh local ingredients everyday for all volunteers and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant. Also take some time out to explore the city and its incredible cuisine!
Lunch and dinner are provided by an amazing non-profit, 5 min walking distance from the accommodation!
Once you collect your meal you can either take it to the hostel and eat there, eat outside and explore the city or eat at the non-profit :)
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Porto Airport (OPO) in Porto. We assist you to find cheap flights to Portugal.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Portugal provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Portugal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Portugal.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This program starts every Sunday!
You should arrive on Sunday (or before) to attend the orientation session on Monday morning.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,892
5 weeks
$2,202
6 weeks
$2,513
7 weeks
$2,824
8 weeks
$3,135
9 weeks
$3,445
10 weeks
$3,756
11 weeks
$4,067
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,378
Average fees
$419
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Children Education
In this program, you have the chance to help children with a lack of support to continue their education and develop new interests and skills!
$371/week
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