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Upcycling

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1 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
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Punti Salienti

  • Volunteers take an active role in transforming reclaimed furniture and materials into useful, beautiful items, giving discarded objects a new life and purpose.
  • Join creative restoration sessions where old furniture is repaired, redesigned, and repurposed for donation or community use, blending craftsmanship with sustainability.
  • Learn practical upcycling techniques — from basic repairs to artistic redesign, while sharing knowledge and ideas with fellow volunteers in a supportive, collaborative setting.

Punti Salienti

  • Volunteers take an active role in transforming reclaimed furniture and materials into useful, beautiful items, giving discarded objects a new life and purpose.
  • Join creative restoration sessions where old furniture is repaired, redesigned, and repurposed for donation or community use, blending craftsmanship with sustainability.
  • Learn practical upcycling techniques — from basic repairs to artistic redesign, while sharing knowledge and ideas with fellow volunteers in a supportive, collaborative setting.
  • Your efforts directly support local communities by providing upcycled goods to those in need and promoting sustainable lifestyles through hands-on volunteerism.
  • Be part of a movement that connects people through creativity and purpose, every item you help upcycle contributes to reducing waste and inspiring positive environmental change.
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    Età 18+
    Singoli
    Coppie
    Famiglie
    Gruppi
    50+

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    An opportunity to take part in initiatives that create both social and environmental impact, fostering creativity while supporting a more sustainable future.

    Upcycling is a powerful way to reduce waste and promote more conscious consumption habits. By reimagining items that might otherwise end up in landfills, upcycling not only helps conserve natural resources but also sparks innovation and environmental awareness. Beyond its environmental benefits, ...

    Sul programma

    Upcycling is a powerful way to reduce waste and promote more conscious consumption habits. By reimagining items that might otherwise end up in landfills, upcycling not only helps conserve natural resources but also sparks innovation and environmental awareness. Beyond its environmental benefits, this initiative also fosters collaboration, creativity, and skill-sharing within the community.

    In this project, you will contribute by helping to transform reclaimed materials into objects with new and creative purposes. An opportunity to take part in initiatives that create both social and environmental impact, fostering creativity while supporting a more sustainable future.

    What to Expect:
    • Furniture Revival: Get hands-on restoring reclaimed furniture and give them a new purpose
    • Creative Workshops: Take part in upcycling sessions where materials are reused to craft unique items and help encourage others to think sustainably.
    • Social & Environmental Action: Join projects that aim to address social challenges and environmental challenges through creativity and collaboration.
    • Community Engagement: Engage directly with community-driven efforts to upcycle and donate items to those in need, and help promote projects through social platforms to widen outreach.

    Giornata tipica

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 


    A typical schedule:
    08:00 - 10 am: Breakfast at the hostel
    10:00 am: Travel to the project site or free time to explore the city, relax, ...

    Giornata tipica

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 


    A typical schedule:
    08:00 - 10 am: Breakfast at the hostel
    10:00 am: Travel to the project site or free time to explore the city, relax, attend portuguese language lessons or enroll other activities if you have the afternoon shift
    01:30 pm: Lunch is served at the restaurant
    03:00 pm: Travel to the project site or free time to explore the city, relax, attend portuguese language lessons or enroll other activities if you have the morning shift
    08:00 - 10:00 pm: Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.

    Daily Tasks:
    • Furniture Upcycling: Restore and transform used furniture to give it a new purpose and, hopefully, a new home. 
    • Upcycling Workshops: Support hands-on sessions where participants learn to creatively reuse materials and craft new items.
    • Social and Environmental Projects: Contribute to initiatives focused on community impact and sustainability.
    • Project Promotion: Help share and promote various upcycling and community projects through social media platforms.
    • Community Atelier: Take part in collaborative projects where upcycled objects are created and distributed to people in need.

    Attività del tempo libero

    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 ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    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.

    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 18 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello intermedio)

    Requisiti di formazione

    a livello High school

    Controllo dei precedenti penali

    necessario

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi in loco

    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! :) f 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.

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Porto 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.

    Alloggio

    The accommodation has female and mixed rooms with shared bathrooms and is located by the riverside, just a 10-minute walk from the historical city centre. There’s a bus stop right outside the hostel with regular services both to the city centre and to Matosinhos (beach), The closes metro station is São Bento and it's a 20 minute walk.

    Cibo e Bevande

    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 local restaurant! It is only a 10 min walk from your accommodation.

    Accesso a Internet

    Buon accesso al sito del progetto
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    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Porto Airport (OPO) a Porto. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Portogallo. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Portogallo offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Portogallo dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Portogallo. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

    Dettagli all'arrivo

    This program starts every Sunday.


    Disponibilità
    gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

    Tariffe del programma

    $927 tariffe settimanali 1 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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    Durata

    1 - 12 settimane

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