Volunteering in Lousã: working with children and art
Activar - Associação de Cooperação da Lousã
Lousã, Portugal
Opis
In this project, you will integrate into a team working with children in a hospital setting, focused on promoting reflection and the expression of emotions through art, as well as assisting with institutional communication and solidarity events. You will also develop other punctual activities within Activar, and a personal project of your choice. Tasks: participate in planning activities at the office; support the implementation of artistic and creative activities with children at the hospital; assist with communication and general office work; support solidarity events.
Smještaj, hrana i prijevoz
You will have a 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, through Revolut account . 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. There is access to Wi-Fi, electric heaters, bed linen and bath towel.
Osposobljavanje tijekom aktivnosti
Regular meetings and integration in Activar's teams, as well as "on the job" training, will be provided. You will be given access to the 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 workers and the ESC coordinator. You will also be enrolled on the On-arrival training provided by the Portuguese National Agency.
Profil sudionika
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 and teenagers; Be flexible and ready to help both in the activities with the target group, as well as in office work; Bring energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude, open to new experiences and different cultures; Have artistic and creative skills; Speak or want to learn/improve Portuguese. No prior experience is needed — just motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to join the local community life!
Datumi aktivnosti
A total of 10 week(s) during the period 26/10/2026 to 29/01/2027
Lokacija aktivnosti
Rua General Humberto Delgado, 21, Lousã, Portugal
Vrsta aktivnosti
Individualno volontiranje
Zemlje iz kojih tražimo sudionike
Austrija, Belgija, Bugarska, Cipar, Danska, Estonija, Finska, Francuska, Grčka, Hrvatska, Irska, Italija, Latvija, Litva, Luksemburg, Malta, Mađarska, Nizozemska, Njemačka, Poljska, Rumunjska, Slovačka, Slovenija, Češka, Španjolska, Švedska
Teme aktivnosti
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Rok za prijavu
Rok za prijavu: 21/09/2026 23:00
Oznaka projekta
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000346301