Location
- Portugal
- Lisbon
Length
1 to 12 weeks
Financial Support
General grants/scholarships, Payment plans
Health & Safety
Dec 18, 2020
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About Program
Thousands of people in Lisbon live below the poverty line, often unable to afford to maintain their homes. Some people live without running water, little light or outdated appliances. Volunteers go into people's homes to help with painting, redecorating, tiling, fitting showers, fitting kitchens and more. Not only will you be making a fantastic contribution to people's lives, you will also be learning some valuable life skills.
Volunteers work for 4 hours per day, with the rest of their time free to relax and explore.
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Impact
Sustainability
Oyster Worldwide is passionate about the importance of responsible travel. We want our projects to fit in with the local way of life, without having a negative impact on the environment, culture or economy. This means that we will only send participants to places where there is a real need and where we have been asked to work. Once there, they should fit in with the community, respecting their way of life and supporting, rather than taking, local jobs.
Find out more here: https://www.oysterworldwide.com/about-us/our-policies/responsible-travel-policy/
Find out more here: https://www.oysterworldwide.com/about-us/our-policies/responsible-travel-policy/
Program Highlights
- Meet local people and work to improve their lives.
- Learn valuable life skills as you make a difference.
- Work alongside a team of international volunteers - and make friends from all around the world.
- Explore Portugal's beaches, cuisine, history, heritage, wine, culture, countryside and more in your time off.
- Learn Portuguese in your free time.
Program Impact
Volunteers have helped over 1200 people to have a new home
