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Forest Conservation

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Contribute to a project very hands-on outdoor experience focused on regenerating the native forest of Portugal. 🇵🇹
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world.
  • Learn Portuguese and improve your communication skills.

Highlights

  • Contribute to a project very hands-on outdoor experience focused on regenerating the native forest of Portugal. 🇵🇹
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world.
  • Learn Portuguese and improve your communication skills.
  • Have fun in beautiful Lisbon volunteers accommodation.
  • Discover the wonders of the Portuguese Capital: Lisbon.
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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    The program aims to implement initiatives that promote the ecological recovery of degraded areas through the restoration of native forests and species.

    Forests and natural parks provide essential ecosystem functions, such as climate regulation, soil erosion control, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and air purification. Our Forest Conservation program focuses on developing and implementing projects that promote the ecological recovery of ...

    Over het programma

    Forests and natural parks provide essential ecosystem functions, such as climate regulation, soil erosion control, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and air purification. Our Forest Conservation program focuses on developing and implementing projects that promote the ecological recovery of degraded areas through the restoration of native forests and species.

    What to Expect:

    • Ecosystem Restoration: Participate in projects aimed at enhancing natural heritage, reducing environmental damage, and promoting biodiversity.

    • Community Engagement: Work alongside local volunteers, coordinators, and community members to create a visible impact and raise awareness about forest conservation.

    • Seasonal Activities: Learn about different areas and forests, and take various actions depending on the time of year, such as planting, maintenance, and invasive species control.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Invasive Species Control: Apply techniques to manage invasive alien species threatening natural areas.

    • Planting and Maintenance: Plant native species using diverse methodologies, mainly in autumn and winter, and maintain planted areas.

    • Biodiversity Protection: Protect biodiversity niches and manage pedestrian trails.

    • Conservation Efforts: Assist with conservation efforts in Sintra-Cascais Nature Park and other natural ecosystems.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Contribute to the restoration of native forests and the preservation of natural ecosystems.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in forest conservation, fieldwork, and community engagement.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience Portuguese culture while exploring the country's natural environment.

    Ready to Protect Forests?

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    After the initial orientation, you will have a morning or 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. A typical morning schedule is as follows:

    08:00 | Brea

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    After the initial orientation, you will have a morning or 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. A typical morning schedule is as follows:

    08:00 | Breakfast begins at Impact house, 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 is served at the accommodation or take-away if you want to go somewhere else                                

    14:30 | Enjoy your free afternoon as you wish or to attend Portuguese languages lessons 

    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 according to the shifts volunteers participate in.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

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

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain, and is a great starting point to get to travel for 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 as our accommodation.

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

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    What’s included?

    - Pick up at the international airport in Lisbon & 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 an impactful hostel, female dormitory, or mixed dormitory

    - Three meals a day every day: 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, and 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

    - Limited coverage civil liability insurance.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op 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

    Accomodatie

    Volunteers will stay 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 cafes 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!

    Eten & Drank

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

    Portuguese food is delicious,s 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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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Portugal. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Portugal biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Portugal dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Portugal. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    This program starts every Sunday!

    You should arrive on Sunday (or before) to attend the orientation session on Monday morning.

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    Programmakosten

    $773 per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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