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Reforestation and Biodiversity Internship in Portugal
by: Roots Interns
If you have a passion for biodiversity and environmental protection, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you. Over the course of this reforestation and biodiversity internship, you’ll become a green-fingered wizard, building up a repertoire of skills in the field. The main goal of this exciting project is to reforest an area of land spanning 27 hectares. You’ll be in charge of looking after the forest and monitoring the species of trees, plants, and animals found there. The data you collect will form part of the monthly reports and will help to shape the content for the organization’s communications and TV show. You’ll be part of a passionate, driven team of nature enthusiasts, finding ways to create a beautiful, thriving natural environment rich in biodiversity.
If you have a passion for biodiversity and environmental protection, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you. Over the course of this reforestation and biodiversity internship, you’ll become a green-fingered wizard, building up a repertoire of skills in the field. The main goal of this exciting project is to reforest an area of land spanning 27 hectares. You’ll be in charge of looking after the forest and monitoring the species of trees, plants, and animals found there. The data you collect will form part of the monthly reports and will help to shape the content for the organization’s communications and TV show. You’ll be part of a passionate, driven team of nature enthusiasts, finding ways to create a beautiful, thriving natural environment rich in biodiversity.
Program Highlights
Gain first hand experience working on a reforestation project
Help to highlight and promote the organization’s key initiatives
Learn about the flora and fauna native to Portugal, finding ways to help them thrive
Be part of a passionate, hard-working team with a shared ethos
Spend time getting to know the land, the local people and culture of the area
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Quick Details
- Portugal
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Social Work
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Reforestation
- Social Work
- Veterinary Science
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Biodiversity Internship - Santarém, Portugal
August 17, 2024by: geauxtravelThis past summer, I had the amazing opportunity to intern with SOS Animal at a sanctuary in Santarem, Portugal. Overall, everything exceeded my expectations! The sanctuary was beautiful and the community there was very warm and friendly. If interested in any aspect of wildlife or just have a love for animals I would highly recommend indulging in this opportunity. The volunteer schedule was very flexible and left plenty of room t explore various cities.
Program Details
Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know
Locations
- Portugal
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Social Work
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Environment
- Reforestation
- Social Work
- Veterinary Science
Availability
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18-35
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Advising
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Academic Credit
- Letter of Recommendation
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum duration for this internship?
Interns are expected to commit to at least one month.
Do I need to be able to speak Portuguese for this internship?
You will only need to be able to speak English for this internship, but Portuguese/Spanish may be a bonus.
Do I need my own vehicle for this internship?
No, you don’t need a vehicle for the duration of your internship. There are bicycles on site which may be used to explore the local area, and each week interns will travel to town to buy groceries and anything else they need/want.
Ready to Learn More?
If you have a passion for biodiversity and environmental protection, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you. Over the course of this reforestation and biodiversity internship, you’ll become a green-fingered wizard, building up a repertoire of skills in the field. The main goal of this exciting project is to reforest an area of land spanning 27 hectares. You’ll be in charge of looking after the forest and monitoring the species of trees, plants, and animals found there. The data you collect will form part of the monthly reports and will help to shape the content for the organization’s communications and TV show. You’ll be part of a passionate, driven team of nature enthusiasts, finding ways to create a beautiful, thriving natural environment rich in biodiversity.

Roots Interns

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Ready to Learn More?
If you have a passion for biodiversity and environmental protection, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you. Over the course of this reforestation and biodiversity internship, you’ll become a green-fingered wizard, building up a repertoire of skills in the field. The main goal of this exciting project is to reforest an area of land spanning 27 hectares. You’ll be in charge of looking after the forest and monitoring the species of trees, plants, and animals found there. The data you collect will form part of the monthly reports and will help to shape the content for the organization’s communications and TV show. You’ll be part of a passionate, driven team of nature enthusiasts, finding ways to create a beautiful, thriving natural environment rich in biodiversity.
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