Most of the activities on this environmental ecotourism trip take place in a natural park surrounding part of Lisbon.
Forest conservation ecotourism helps develop and implement initiatives such as the ecological protection of degraded areas and the restoration of forests and endemic species, involving the local community as much as possible.
Like all of our ecotourism programmes, the forest conservation project in Portugal gives you the opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact on the region’s ecosystem through the following actions:
During the ecotourism trip, volunteers work as part of the field team to study and learn about each area and forest, carrying out different activities depending on the time of year.
Please note that volunteers work on Saturdays, while Sunday and Monday are their days off. Volunteer activities also start early in the morning in order to avoid working during the hottest hours of the day.
Field activities may include:
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1840 € |
3 weeks | 2360 € |
4 weeks | 2980 € |
5 weeks | 3550 € |
6 weeks | 4170 € |
7 weeks | 4790 € |
8 weeks | 5410 € |
9 weeks | 6030 € |
10 weeks | 6650 € |
11 weeks | 7270 € |
12 weeks | 7890 € |
Accommodation is provided in the volunteer house, in a shared room with a maximum of 8 people. Volunteers will have access to the common room, outdoor spaces including the garden and pool for relaxation. WIFI is available throughout the house and is free of charge.
Meals are prepared every day, consisting of local cuisine, but specific dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request (vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, etc.).
Meals
Three meals per day, every day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (local style). Specific dietary requirements available upon request.
Local Life
Once a month, without a specific date, a 2-5 day mission takes place at another site. These national missions occur in different parts of the country. Therefore, participants may have the chance to explore other villages and regions of Portugal and play an important role in the larger-scale reforestation of areas degraded by intensive agriculture, fires, or the presence of exotic plants. The intern will work alongside volunteers, local coordinators, and other community members who join these initiatives in coordinated actions to create visible impact and raise awareness and promote the importance of teamwork.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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