Social Work Volunteering in Portugal

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Join our unique volunteer program in Lisbon, Portugal, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against food waste. Become involved in collecting and packing leftover food from grocery stores and eateries, and then distributing it to those in need. This program is for

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This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. You’ll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), and leadership abilities focused on positi

Join a team of passionate vets and veterinary nurses to support neglected, abandoned, or vulnerable animals. As a veterinary intern, you’ll spend your time caring for the animals at the sanctuary, enabling them to have happy, healthy lives. With over 100 animals across ten different species, your

Each day, about 2,000 kilograms of food is wasted in Portugal. Volunteers on this inspiring project travel around Lisbon visiting supermarkets, cafes, bars, and restaurants to collect unwanted or unused food. This food is then distributed to some of the city's poorest inhabitants. Volunteers help w

Join the Unhoused Support Program in Portugal! Inequalities and poverty are significant issues in the country, especially in urban centers. Access to essential social services, economic resources, housing, and employment is limited, particularly among vulnerable individuals. As a volunteer, you wil