Walk through the history of Madeira
Jugendwerk der AWO Wuerttemberg e.V.
Associação Académica da Universidade da Madeira
Funchal, Portugal
Description
A Walk through the History of Madeira is a project that aims to showcase the culture and history of Madeira through guided tours and other cultural activities, such as exhibitions and oncerts. Volunteers also play a key role in supporting university spaces—shops, cafés, and restaurants at Jesuits’ College and the University Campus—that host initiatives for students and young people from local communities. WHAT'S THE POINT? By performing the guided tours and helping in the maintenance of different projects, volunteers assume an important role in promoting social support programmes developed by the University of Madeira Students' Union (AAUMa), which enable various endeavours such as the refurbishment of the University of Madeira, providing school supplies and daily meals to less fortunate students, supporting young local athletes, or acquiring scientific publications for the University of Madeira library.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will be accommodated in shared rooms in one of the various students' residences in Funchal, where they will live alongside other young volunteers and university students. Their rooms will include a shared closet, bathroom, desk, chair, and bookcase, as well as free Internet access. Within a 5-10 minutes walk from most residences, volunteers will find supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, post offices, medical clinics, restaurants, and leisure spots. And best of all, the sea is always nearby!
Training during the activity
Online Pre-departure training by your German Coordinating and Sending Organisation, Arrival training in Portugal, task specific training before the start of the guided tours in Funchal, Welcome Back Seminar by your German Coordinating and Sending Organisation
Participant profile
Skills A minimum of Intermediate (B1) English level is required, to guarantee a good adaptation both during the volunteering hours and leisure time. Other languages are not required but are valued, as are digital skills such as photography, image editing or video editing. Personality The candidates should be proactive, communicative and motivated to take part in a project with a strong focus on investigation, interaction with the public and with a structured daily routine. Fewer Chances This project is open for participants with fewer opportunities (economic, discrimination, psychological, physical...). For physical disabilities, please note that the accommodation is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Please can get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.
Activity dates
From 23/02/2026 to 30/07/2026
Activity location
Campus Universitário da Penteada , Funchal, Portugal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/02/2026 18:00
Project code
2024-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000213112