Become part of a wonderful journey at the Summer Rural Bootcamp, a volunteer home rehabilitation program in Óbidos, a rural area of Portugal.
For 12 days, you will join a group of volunteers, from all over the world, in this Portuguese village to help create a welcoming and cozy home for those who need it the most.
More than 1000 volunteers are divided into teams, with each team placed in a home they will rehabilitate until the program ends. During these days you will paint and tow walls and ceilings, build bathrooms, arrange doors and windows, repair roofs, and much more. All the tasks are going to be supervised by a specialized technician, from our partner Just a Change, that will help you with everything you need. At night, the group will join in fun activities, sharing your experiences and culture.
Days are very busy and start early, but you will have time to rest and to get along with the other volunteers, sharing experiences and enjoying the sunset.
This is an incredible program and a unique opportunity to meet new people and cultures, and, above all, to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Typical day
A typical day is as follows:
07:15 am - 08:15 am - Good morning volunteers!
08:15am - 09:00am - Breakfast
09:00 am - 12:30 am - Volunteer activities - Here you and your team will do all the activities needed to rebuild your house
12:30 am - 02:00 - Lunch with the team at the renovation site
02:00pm - 06:30pm - Volunteer activities - Continue the morning activities
6:30 pm - End of the volunteer activities
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm Showers and free time to relax and have fun with the group. Share your experiences, hear the others and talk about your day and what comes next. This is the perfect time to know better the other volunteers.
09:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner together with all volunteers
10:00pm - Relaxing time and fun activities
Details on Arrival
Free-time activities
You will have some free time to explore Óbidos and its surroundings!
About Óbidos
The medieval town of Óbidos is one of the most picturesque and well preserved in Portugal.
Quite close to the capital and located on high ground near the Atlantic coast, Óbidos has had a strategic importance in the territory. It had already been settled prior to the Romans’ arrival in the Iberian Peninsula, and the town prospered after being chosen by the royal family. King Dinis offered it to his wife, Queen Isabel, in the 13th century, and it became part of Casa das Rainhas (Queens’ Estate), who improved and enriched it throughout the various dynasties. This is one of the main reasons for the high concentration of churches in this small place.
You will find a well-preserved castle within the walls and a maze of streets and white houses that are a delight to stroll amongst. Along with the Manueline porticoes, the colorful window boxes and the small squares, many fine examples of religious and civil architecture from the town’s golden days provide a host of reasons for making a visit.
If you want, you can also take some extra time to stay in Lisbon and explore the city before or after the program.
Music
Snorkling
Souvenirs
Zoo
Opera
Meditation
Program Requirements
Included Services
Before your journey
On-site services
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the accommodation in Lisbon (At any time)
- Accommodation at a dormitory at a sustainable hostel in the city center (Private rooms with shared bathroom are also available) for 1 night
- Accommodation in Óbidos in sleeping bags on a mattress in a very simple accommodation
- Three meals a day, every day: breakfast, lunch, dinner cooked in a very familiar environment (Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request)
- Placement coordination with each non-profit
- Transport from Lisbon to Óbidos and back to Lisbon
- Donation for the non-profit that organizes the summer camp
- Materials for the construction and renovation activities
- Project t-shirt
- Support 24/7 365 days a year at anytime
- Insurance Limited coverage
Our team will pick you up at the airport! :)
The place where you will stay does not always have beds, but the mattress is guaranteed. All you have to do is bring your sleeping bag so you are always cozy. The boys stay in one place, the girls in the other and the bathrooms are separated. There are also separate rooms for bathing with hot water, about 2 minutes drive from the accommodation.
You will be provided with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. The atmosphere is family friendly and the kitchen is at the "base", so anyone can go to the kitchen and grab a snack at any time. There are options for vegetarians and vegans.
Program Fees
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