Volunteering at the Red Cross in Portugal (Long Term)
Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa- Delegação de Cucujães
Vila de Cucujães, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Description
Spend 8 months volunteering for the Red Cross in Portugal! This European Solidarity Corps project offers hands-on experience in community engagement and direct interaction with vulnerable target groups of the population. Volunteers support a range of activities, including logistics at the Food Bank, activities at the elderly nursing home and rehabilitation centre (for people recovering from addictions), activities at a local primary school and permaculture farm. Volunteers also have the chance to be involved in activities connected to pilgrim shelter, environmental initiatives and local fundraising events. Tasks are varied and practical. This is a role that better suits people who prefer staying active and working in the field rather than sitting behind a desk.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will live in a private apartment with shared bedrooms (2 people per room) with other international volunteers. Accommodation costs, utilities are fully covered and the apartment is fully equipped with necessary applicances, bed linen and towels. Volunteers will receive monthly pocket money and food allowance according to ESC regulations (currently approximately 340€/month). Travel costs from and to the home country of the volunteer will be covered according to the ESC programme rules.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will take part in the On Arrival Orientation (2 days) and in two Trainings organized by the Portuguese National Agency (On Arrival Training and Mid Term Training). Volunteers also receive on-the-job support and training on their tasks and they will take part in monthly group activities to develop soft skills and personal competences. An online Portuguese language course is also provided, along with opportunities to learn additional practical skills depending on volunteers interests and suggestions.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are availabile for the entire project period (January to August 2027). We are looking for people who are practical, comfortable with physical tasks. People that can work well in a team but also manage tasks independently when needed. No previous experience is required - what matters most is the willingness to learn and to adapt to a new environment.
Activity dates
From 11/01/2027 to 13/08/2027
Activity location
Rua do Mosteiro 2445, Vila de Cucujães, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo * UN resolution, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 26/07/2026 23:59
Project code
2024-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000200469