Login
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Zero Hunger
Återöppnar snart

Community Care

location
1 - 12 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+
Verifierad

Höjdpunkter

  • Join a network of organizations working to improve access to food, health, clothing, and social services, playing an active role in enhancing community well-being.
  • Support individuals facing challenges like houselessness, migration, and economic instability, fostering a sense of dignity and stability.
  • Participate in meaningful activities such as preparing meals and sorting donations, directly contributing to the well-being of vulnerable communities in Porto.

Höjdpunkter

  • Join a network of organizations working to improve access to food, health, clothing, and social services, playing an active role in enhancing community well-being.
  • Support individuals facing challenges like houselessness, migration, and economic instability, fostering a sense of dignity and stability.
  • Participate in meaningful activities such as preparing meals and sorting donations, directly contributing to the well-being of vulnerable communities in Porto.
  • Learn Portuguese and develop your language skills.
  • Discover Porto and its surroundings.

    • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Engage in diverse activities like preparing meals, sorting donations,etc. directly contributing to the support of those facing life's challenges.

    Join our Community Support program in Porto to help foster resilience and well-being. Engage in diverse activities like preparing meals, sorting donations, etc., directly contributing to the support of those facing life's challenges.
    Community Support plays a crucial role in fostering resilience, ...

    Om programmet

    Join our Community Support program in Porto to help foster resilience and well-being. Engage in diverse activities like preparing meals, sorting donations, etc., directly contributing to the support of those facing life's challenges.
    Community Support plays a crucial role in fostering resilience, inclusivity, and collective well-being in Portugal. For those facing houselessness, migration, limited access to social services, economic instability, inadequate housing, or unemployment, the path to dignity and stability is steep. That’s why a network of organizations works together to provide comprehensive support in areas such as food, social services, health, clothing, and living conditions, where you will take part!

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Engagement: Assist various initiatives providing different types of support to address community problems.
    • Hands-On Activities: Participate in daily challenges and help make a difference for those in need.
    • Community Impact: Contribute to fostering resilience and inclusivity within the community.
    Why Join?

    • Make a Difference: Directly contribute to improving the lives of those in need.
    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in community service and support.
    • Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Porto while supporting the local community.
     
    Ready to Build Inclusivity and Independence?

    Typisk dag

    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 - 08:30 am: Breakfast at the hostel
    08:30 am: Travel to the project site or free time to explore the city, relax, ...

    Typisk dag

    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 - 08:30 am: Breakfast at the hostel
    08:30 am: Travel to the project site or free time to explore the city, relax, attend Portuguese language lessons, or enroll in other activities if you have the afternoon shift
    01:00 - 02:30 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 in 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:

    • Preparing Meals.
    • Sorting Donations:
    • Community Center Activities: Support activities at local community centers.
    • Homeless Support: Join teams at restaurants serving homeless people in Porto.
    • Donation Baskets: Make and distribute baskets of donated goods.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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 ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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 it 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.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå)

    Utbildningskrav

    på High school nivå

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

    krävs

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag från 10:00 - 18:00

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster på plats

    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! :) 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 a centre-located hostel, female dormitory, or mixed dormitory
    • Two 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 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 a 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.

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Porto Airport

    On Sunday from 9 am to 8:30 pm, 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.

    Boende

    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.

    Mat och Dryck

    We will provide breakfast at the accommodation every day. We will cook with fresh local ingredients every day for all volunteers, and we are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions, such as vegan and vegetarian, 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.

    Tillgång till Internet

    God tillgång till projektområdet

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Porto Airport (OPO) i Porto. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Portugal. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Portugal ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Portugal bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Portugal. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    This program starts on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month!

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

    *From May to September arrivals every Sunday.*

    Tillgänglighet
    Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

    Pris för programmet

    $929 per vecka 1 - 12 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

    Betalningsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    INGA KREDITKORTSAVGIFTER

    Varaktighet

    1 - 12 veckor

    Deposition

    Boka din plats med bara några klick och en liten, säker deposition. Du kan betala med kreditkort, PayPal eller andra smidiga metoder.

    Slutbetalning

    Du kommer överens om den slutliga betalningsmetoden med din lokala organisation under ansökningsprocessen. Denna slutbetalning förfaller först närmare resans början.

    4,1
    Bästa urval
    Ett av de bästa valen på Volunteer World, enligt resenärer
    •
    2025
    I ended up staying in the program for a week. I loved working with the cats and the people there, who were all really sweet. The program ...
    •
    2024
    Stayed 2 weeks in October 2024. Warm welcomed by a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Clear and detailed information provided. Good location, ...
    Eliane BURLAC

    Child & Youth Supporter

    •
    2024
    This stay in Barcelona was amazing. To be able to discover a city and to work at the same time is a great thing for me. I worked in a cat ...
    •
    2024
    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so ...
    Alba Gala Torrero

    Child & Youth Supporter

    Plats

    Europa > Sydeuropa > Portugal > Porto

    Träffa din projektkoordinator

    Cristiana
    75
    reviews
    4,13
    Bra
    2015
    Grundad

    Verifierad

      Bra Svarsfrekvens
    Talade språk: Portugisiska, Spanska, Engelska
    Res tryggt genom att använda Volunteer World för din kommunikation och dina bokningar. På så sätt kan du dra nytta av Flex Option, Refund Guarantee och Resolution Support.

    Du kanske också är intresserad av

    Volontärarbete Utomlands  >  Gemenskapen  >  Social Work i Portugal
    Kontakta Cristiana
      Bra Svarsfrekvens
    Portugisiska, Spanska, Engelska

    De fleste frivillige spørger om

    Har du flere spørgsmål? Send en besked til Cristiana
    Vær venlig ikke at dele personlige kontaktoplysninger
    Välj resedatum för att se priser

    Boka med Flex Option!

    Välj nya avresedatum eller byt till ett annat volontärprogram utan extra kostnad inom 12 månader.

    Komplett stöd för varje volontär!

    Detta hjälper oss att driva vår plattform och erbjuda viktiga tjänster som omfattande support, återbetalningsgaranti, flexalternativ utan ombokningskostnader och prisgaranti. Detta inkluderar moms.

    Prisinformation