Short-Term Volunteering in Lousã
Activar - Associação de Cooperação da Lousã
Lousã, Πορτογαλία
Περιγραφή
“Volunteering in Lousã: Local Development Project” aims to promote community engagement and solidarity through local actions that connect generations and cultures. Volunteers will support activities for children, youth, and elderly people, contribute to cultural and non-formal education initiatives, and assist Activar’s departments in communication, tourism, and event organization. The project encourages active citizenship, intercultural learning, and personal growth while strengthening the social fabric of Lousã. By combining daily community work with creative and educational initiatives, volunteers will play a key role in fostering inclusion, participation, and sustainable local development.
Διαμονή, διατροφή και έξοδα μετακίνησης
You will have a single or double bedroom in a fully equipped flat in the centre of Lousã, with access to services nearby: bakeries, supermarkets, cafes, pubs, pharmacies, health centre; post office, swimming pool, gym, nature and cultural spaces. Food allowance will be given monthly. There are local public transports and a bus to the city of Coimbra. You will be able to reach the workplaces and main services by bike or on foot and might also use Activar's van punctually for long-distance activities.
Κατάρτιση κατά τη δραστηριότητα
Regular meetings and integration in Activar's teams as well as "on the job" training will be provided. You will be given access to Online Linguistic Support (OLS) platform and we will also suggest other tools to study and learn the portuguese language. Support for clarifying doubts and motivation to improve your skills and develop your ideas will be given by the kindergarten/youth office workers, the ESC coordinator and the mentor. You will also be enrolled on the On-arrival training provided by Portuguese National Agency.
Προφίλ συμμετέχοντος
We are looking for a motivated young person who wants to be part of the life of a beautiful, authentic Portuguese village and experience local culture up close. The volunteer should: Enjoy working with children, youth, and elderly people; Be flexible and ready to help in workshops, events, cultural activities, tourism, and community projects; Bring energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude, open to new experiences and different cultures; Have creative skills (painting, singing, playing an instrument, handcrafts) — a big plus; Speak or want to learn/improve Portuguese. No prior experience is needed — just motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to join the local community life!
Ημερομηνίες δραστηριότητας
Από 12/01/2026 έως 02/03/2026
Τοποθεσία δραστηριότητας
Rua General Humberto Delgado, 21, Lousã, Πορτογαλία
Τύπος δραστηριότητας
Ατομικός εθελοντισμός
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Θέματα της δραστηριότητας
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων
Δεν υπάρχει προθεσμία υποβολής της αίτησης
Κωδικός έργου
2024-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000237228