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Good 4.2rating (65)

Street Animals Care

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Contribute to animal welfare
  • Meet people from all over the world who are also involved in animal protection
  • Help our four legged firends!
  • Learn Portuguese and develop your language skills
  • Discover Lisbon and its surroundings

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

You will support non-profits that rescue and protect cats and dogs that have been lost or abandoned

The Animal Care project gives volunteers the opportunity to support the welfare and protection of abandoned dogs and cats in local animal shelters. ´
The main goals of the nonprofit organizations are to protect animals and provide them with medical treatment, and companionship, while raising ...

About the program

The Animal Care project gives volunteers the opportunity to support the welfare and protection of abandoned dogs and cats in local animal shelters. ´
The main goals of the nonprofit organizations are to protect animals and provide them with medical treatment, and companionship, while raising awareness regarding animal abandonment in the hopes that they will be adopted into new, loving families.
Volunteers in the Animal Care project assist shelters in supporting the welfare and protection of abandoned dogs and cats in local shelters.
Such shelters have the important mission of not only meeting the basic needs of the animals but also improving their quality of life, always with the ultimate goal of being adopted.
The volunteers can volunteer with either cats or dogs, depending on the needs of the associations. 
You do not require any experience to join this project, but patience and a love for animals are essential. As a final note, all of the animals housed in the shelters are fully vaccinated.


Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Animal Care placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

Daily tasks can include but are not limited to, feeding the animals, playing and socializing with them, cleaning cages and ...

Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Animal Care placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

Daily tasks can include but are not limited to, feeding the animals, playing and socializing with them, cleaning cages and kennels, general maintenance of the outside spaces, assisting with basic medical treatments, supporting adoption events, and contributing to communications campaigns in support of the shelters.


Free-time activities

Explore Lisbon, a city of contrasts, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, offering endless adventures from mountains to beaches!

Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all around the summer, diving in Peniche, Hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, ...

Free-time activities

Explore Lisbon, a city of contrasts, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, offering endless adventures from mountains to beaches!

Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all around the summer, diving in Peniche, Hiking in Monsanto, visit some of the best museums in Europe in Lisbon and Porto, join for a Horse ride at the beach (like in the movies!), visit the fantastic zoo in the Capital, join a great variety of sports at your choice, enjoy swimming and water sports at the pool or at the beach (warning: the water is cold) and participate in yoga classes in relaxing places.

We are here to make your leisure time in Lisbon truly unforgettable – a journey of discovery, excitement, relaxation and sustainable and responsible traveling awaits!


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by ImpacTrip

What’s included?

  • Pick up at the international airport in Lisbon & transfer to the accommodation - on Sunday 

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on our face! :)

If you arrive prior to the Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
  • Accommodation at a dormitory at an impactful hostel (female dormitory, or mixed dormitory)
  • Three meals a day everyday: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
  • Shared use of a common room, outdoor area, garden, and free WIFI
  • Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)
  • SIM card
  • Guided city tour
  • The best tips to discover the city!
  • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
  • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
  • Ongoing support throughout the stay
  • 24h/7 emergency support
  • Limited coverage civil liability insurance.

Airport Pickup at Lisbon Portela Airport

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

Accommodation

Impact Beach House is a Hostel by the beach in Estoril, dedicated to Climate Action with a special focus on Ocean Conservation and Circular Economy.
All the decoration of IBH is second hand or upcycled. Each object has its own story and is another step forward in our sustainability journey.

Important notes about the accommodation:

  • Estoril is a beach town, a 30 min train ride from Lisbon city centre!

  • The hostel is a 5 min walk from the train station

  • It has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 6-14 participants (single gender) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. 

  • Bathrooms are shared

  • Wi-fi is freely available in the hostel (and of course in many cafe's and restaurants)

  • There are big common areas to relax and meet other people from all over the world!

Our dream is to inspire all travellers to embark on this sustainability journey with us and become "Changemakers"!

Food & Beverages

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included on the program fees. 
  • Lunch and Dinner will include local staples such as fish and chicken, as well as rice, pasta, vegetables and salad.

    • The meals are prepared daily by professional cooks who use fresh local ingredients to offer volunteers the best of typical Portuguese dishes

    Portuguese food is delicious and during your time, you will be sure to receive some incredible treats.

    • Volunteers will have access to a shared kitchen that they can use to cook!
    • Breakfast is self-served at the accommodation and generally includes tea, coffee, bread, cheese, ham, spreads, cereal, yogurt and fruit

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon. We assist you to find cheap flights to Portugal. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Portugal provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Portugal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Portugal. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

This program starts every Sunday.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 1,040€
2 weeks 1,415€
3 weeks 1,790€
4 weeks 2,165€
5 weeks 2,540€
6 weeks 2,915€
7 weeks 3,290€
8 weeks 3,665€
9 weeks 4,040€
10 weeks 4,415€
11 weeks 4,790€
12 weeks (max. stay) 5,165€
Average fees 735€/week

Program fees

735€ per week 1 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

1 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with ImpacTrip during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

ImpacTrip

Good 4.2 rating (65 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Cristiana

Spoken languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English

About the project

ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Meet your organization

ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

65 reviews · rating4.2

Thomas Payne rating3.2

2024 at Animal Care and Protection

Honestly, I was surprised, when on the website it shows photos of so many dogs, animals, it turned out I was working at a cat sanctuary. It's not that I was disappointed by the cats, it was just a shock, and also, at points of the sanctuary I feel like I wasn't apart of it massively, there wasn't ...
Korbinian Schenkel rating2

2023 at Biological Park Conservation

Let me start with the positive point of this project: the hotel is really nice. Breakfast and Lunch are good and you have a good WiFi connection and access to pool and sauna. Sadly these are the only positive points, I have to say about this project. The rest is complete crap, to say it in a ...
Will Slocum rating4.6

2023 at Fight Food Waste

I had an amazing 2 weeks volunteering at a food waste redistribution kitchen in Barcelona and am very grateful to have had this experience! The ImpactTrip supervisors, Clara and Elly, were super welcoming from the train station pickup and at orientation, where they set me up with everything I needed ...
Léa NUNES rating4

2023 at Biological Park Conservation

Calm and resourceful are the best words to describe my trip there. It's really safe and people are just adorable, you don't have the impression to travel ...
Yuqian Ma rating4.2

2023 at Biological Park Conservation

There are some inconvenience because of the language barrier. The personnel there are all quite friendly. The accommodation was really good. But personally I don’t like the food there at the park. Although the work is really meaningful, there’s not much to do. For example I only had to help with ...
jessica hogge rating4.6

2023 at Biological Park Conservation

I throughly enjoyed my volunteer program here! Everyone is friendly and welcoming! You are able to see lots of animals! I personally feel you need to like horses as you work with them mostly in the afternoons! But overall brilliant experience! ...

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