ImpacTrip
Why choose ImpacTrip?
ImpacTrip, founded in 2015, is a B-Corp-certified company that promotes responsible travel experiences in Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Our programs are not only focused on amazing travel experiences but also promote positive social and environmental impact on the communities. We offer long-term volunteer programs allowing participants to dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local no...
ImpacTrip, founded in 2015, is a B-Corp-certified company that promotes responsible travel experiences in Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Our programs are not only focused on amazing travel experiences but also promote positive social and environmental impact on the communities. We offer long-term volunteer programs allowing participants to dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profit organizations for a specific cause from marine conservation to homeless support, creative technologies, or animal care. Since 2015 we've received over 2000 volunteers from 80 different nationalities that contributed with 50.000+ hours of volunteer work to support local social and environmental non-profits.
ImpacTrip Reviews
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Short but fulfilling week in Barcelona!
December 07, 2025by: Luca Chiavaroli - AustraliaProgram: Animal Care in BarcelonaWhile I only stayed for one week, I had an amazing time in Barcelona. The coordinators are extremely helpful and always contactable, and make sure you’re set up well at the hostel and with public transport in the first couple days. Looking after the cats each day was an amazing experience, no matter how what task I was given. Would definitely come back!

Great volunteering experience with room for improvement
November 19, 2025by: Franka Schwan - GermanyProgram: Community Support in BarcelonaI volunteered with ImpacTrip in Barcelona in the Community Support / Homeless Program, and overall, it was a really meaningful and positive experience. I loved meeting volunteers from so many different countries — the atmosphere was super open, friendly, and international. The coordinators were always supportive, kind, and well-organized, which made everything run smoothly. The volunteering itself was eye-opening and felt impactful, especially the daily interactions with the people we supported. The only downside for me was the accommodation: the hostel we stayed in was quite far from the city center, which sometimes made it a bit inconvenient. Still, the overall experience was definitely worth it, and I’m glad I chose this program. I learned a lot, met amazing people, and would recommend ImpacTrip to anyone looking for a meaningful way to volunteer abroad.
A Great Way to Give Back
September 01, 2025by: Isabella Pappano - United StatesProgram: Animal Care in BarcelonaI 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 coordinator makes sure you get there the first day and is always responsive to and questions you have. Overall, I would 100% go back!

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Interviews
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Sara Fonseca
Interviewed in 2017
Sara is originally from Oeiras, Portugal, a small beach town not far from Lisbon. She studied communications at university and did her fair share of t...

Sara Fonseca
Interviewed in 2017
What inspired you to travel abroad?
What inspired you to work for ImpacTrip?

Martim Agarez
Interviewed in 2017
Martim has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in management. Now working as the CEO for ImacTrip, he has worked in people and part...

Martim Agarez
Interviewed in 2017
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I first heard about ImpacTrip when a friend of mine told me that Rita was planning to return to Portugal and launch this company; we had all been studying at the same college in Lisboa, NOVA School of Business and Economics. I always had the willingness to perform a role with a positive social and environmental impact, given that I had been a volunteer for many years and that I had focused my master’s in management in social enterprise.

Clara Polaino Martín
Interviewed in 2022
Clara grew up in Alicante, a city that undoubtedly knows the consequences of massive and unsustainable tourism for the environment. This influenced he...

Clara Polaino Martín
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
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