This programme in Portugal offers an immersive and educational surfing experience while allowing you to play an active role in protecting the marine environment. It gives you the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of surfing while making a positive impact on our planet through practical environmental conservation initiatives.
The programme includes several activities:
Your project begins on the beautiful beaches of Portugal, where you will learn to surf in the morning, enjoy the waves and improve your skills.
In the afternoon, you will take part in beach clean-up activities. This activity is not only about keeping the coastline clean, but also about actively tackling plastic pollution. As a volunteer, you will contribute directly to protecting the marine environment and reducing single-use plastic waste.
But that’s not all! By joining this programme, you become part of something bigger.
So, are you ready to surf with an impact?
Volunteers taking part in the surf and ocean conservation project will carry out a variety of essential tasks to help protect the marine environment.
Your main activities may include:
Recycling, clean-up activities and awareness-raising all contribute to sustainable solutions for ocean conservation.
This program is available year-round. Arrivals every Sunday.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 2095 € |
3 weeks | 2915 € |
4 weeks | 3685 € |
5 weeks | 4505 € |
6 weeks | 5325 € |
7 weeks | 6145 € |
8 weeks | 6965 € |
9 weeks | 7785 € |
10 weeks | 8605 € |
11 weeks | 9425 € |
12 weeks | 10245 € |
The volunteer house is located in Cascais, 45 minutes from Lisbon. Accommodation is provided in the volunteer house, in shared rooms for up to 8 people.
Dormitories are single-gender. Common areas are shared, while bathrooms and toilets are separate. Volunteers will have access to the common room and outdoor areas, including the garden and swimming pool, where they can relax. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house free of charge.
The house does not have air conditioning, but as it is a beach house, it has large windows that are opened and closed daily by the housekeeping team.
Storage boxes are available under each bunk bed. Volunteers simply need to bring a padlock to secure their belongings.
Minors have a 10:00 PM curfew unless they have permission from their guardian to leave the house.
Meals are prepared daily and consist mainly of local cuisine. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets.
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.
Reach the language level your international project requires with tailored support. The Clic-campus method Free Packers X Clic Campus foreign language courses combines live video lessons with an innovative e-learning platform, fully flexible from home.
For a summer camp in Portugal, bring lightweight clothing, swimsuits, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, a reusable water bottle, toiletries, and travel documents.
Of course! Whatever your academic track, you can take part.
Our 10th-grade internships abroad cover a wide range of areas that positively impact local communities. You can choose to take part in:
