Build with your hands
YOUTH UNION OF PEOPLE WITH INITIATIVE ASSOCIACAO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL E COMUNITARIO
VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal
Description
The project will be promoted and developed by YUPI – Youth Union of People with Initiative, in Guimarães, Portugal. Volunteers will join the YUPI team and take part in the first steps of transforming an old farm into a sustainable space for volunteers and future international projects. Activities will include agroforestry, organic farming, garden preparation and maintenance, caring for chickens and supporting organic egg production, as well as building and renovating spaces with natural materials. Volunteers will work together, share skills and ideas, and contribute to creating a sustainable space for future projects. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience, work as part of a team and contribute to sustainable and international projects.
To get more info, please write to geral@yupi.pt.
Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cywyzAuHK1eh8Bs7neZrGeVBVkYIeZGs/view?usp=sharing
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will stay at a family farm in Atães, Guimarães, in tents with shared toilets and showers. Mattresses, bed sheets, blankets and towels are provided. Wi-Fi is available, although the signal is limited. Meals will be provided during hosting activities and will be mostly vegetarian, respecting dietary restrictions. Pocket money will be provided by the Hosting Organization as well as costs of travel, accommodation, food, local transportation and activities. The environmental way of travelling (train, bus, etc.) is strongly encouraged.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will learn through hands-on activities and international teamwork, gaining practical experience in agroforestry, organic farming, gardening, caring for chickens, organic egg production, and building and renovating spaces with natural materials. They will also have the opportunity to share skills and ideas while working together with the YUPI team. A local mentor and YouthPass are also provided.
Participant profile
We are looking for 10 enthusiastic volunteers aged 18–30, legally residing in a European programme country, including Portugal. We are looking for people who are hands-on, open-minded, creative, and proactive, with a good level of English. Volunteers should enjoy working outdoors, be comfortable staying in tents and being in close contact with nature, and be willing to get involved in practical activities related to farming, agroforestry and natural building and restoration.
Activity dates
From 01/10/2026 to 16/10/2026
Activity location
RUA CAMILO CASTELO BRANCO 96 3ºCENTRO, VILA NOVA DE FAMALICAO, Portugal
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000346042