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Upcycling

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1 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    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, ...

    Over het 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.


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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, ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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.


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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.


    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 (gemiddeld niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    op High school niveau

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    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 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.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op 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.

    Accomodatie

    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.

    Eten & Drank

    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.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site
    Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Porto Airport (OPO) in Porto. 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.


    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    $927 per week 1 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    1 - 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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