The fashion sector is nowadays one of the most polluters sectors in the world. Tons of clothes are thrown away in good conditions every day, so why not give them a new life? In parallel, in Portugal, and around all Europe the employability of women over 50 is highly reduced. Women who are perfectly capable and motivated to continue contributing to the labor market but whose age becomes an impediment to finding a job. Why not join both and create an amazing impactful project?
In this program, volunteers will join a non-profit and will help and support the local host center in their daily tasks. The tasks are built around designing and modeling clothes models, giving support on their production and facilitation of workshops always in English. The goal is always transforming used clothing, obtained by the staff or donated by third parties, into “vintage” inspired clothing. All these activities are developed under the supervision of the organization’s staff and the woman workers, integrated into the schedule of the project.
After the initial orientation, you will have an afternoon or evening 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. A typical morning schedule is as follows:
08:00 | Breakfast at volunteers accommodation, available until 10 am
10:15 | Travel to placement to join local placement staff and begin work on your project (if morning shift)
13:00 | Lunch in the volunteer's accommodation or somewhere else
14:30 | Enjoy your free afternoon as you wish or to attend Portuguese languages lessons
19:00 | Dinner at the volunteers' accommodation or somewhere else 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 according to the shifts volunteers participate in.
Accommodation at a dormitory at an hostel in the city center
(Private rooms with shared bathroom are also available)
Three meals a day, everyday: breakast, lunch, dinner cooked by a Portuguese cook
(Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request.)
Pick-up at the airport and transfer to the accommodation
(At any time)
Guided city tour (2 hours)
Free maps and the best tips to discover the city!
Support 24/7
365 days a year at anytime
Insurance
Limited coverage
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, lunch and dinner 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!
Sustainable Fashion
Volunteer in Porto and promote the circular design and the reduction of textile waste, selling exclusive clothes with the collaboration of different designers!
$702/week
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