The Animal Welfare Program in Portugal, based in Lisbon, is designed for anyone passionate about animal welfare. Volunteers taking part in this sustainable tourism program have the opportunity to work alongside a team that shares the same values.
The Family projects are suitable for children aged 12 and over. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s ages, your destination, and the type of volunteer program.
The main mission is to support local organizations that rescue abandoned or stray cats and dogs. Animal shelters play a vital role in Lisbon due to the high number of abandoned pets. These shelters are often at full capacity and constantly rely on volunteers to provide animals with care, attention, and love, while ensuring their health and well-being and giving them the best possible chance of finding a forever home.
This sustainable tourism program in Portugal aims to rescue stray cats and dogs from local communities and provide them with a safe and secure environment. The goal is to ensure they are happy, healthy, and adopted by loving families.
The shelters also work to raise awareness about pet abandonment through community events, which volunteers are encouraged to take part in.
Tasks vary from day to day but typically include:
Join this sustainable tourism program in Portugal and help protect and care for cats and dogs in Lisbon!
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1760 € |
3 weeks | 2080 € |
4 weeks | 2600 € |
5 weeks | 3120 € |
6 weeks | 3640 € |
7 weeks | 4110 € |
8 weeks | 4630 € |
9 weeks | 5150 € |
10 weeks | 5670 € |
11 weeks | 6190 € |
12 weeks | 6710 € |
Accommodation is provided in the volunteer house, in shared dormitories. While some rooms accommodate up to 8 people, others can host up to 14 volunteers (separate male and female dormitories).
They have access to the common areas, as well as the outdoor spaces, including the garden and swimming pool, where they can relax. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Three meals are provided each day and feature local cuisine. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free options.
– Must be at least 18 years old.
– Basic level of English: able to understand instructions and communicate.
– Copy of your passport.
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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Responsible tourism is about making travel better for everyone involved. That includes local communities, the environment, and travelers themselves. It’s not just about where you go and the next photo-op. It’s about minimizing negative impacts, maximizing positive contributions to local communities, respecting local cultures and ecosystems, and supporting sustainable, locally led initiatives that continue even after you leave.
American and European citizens do not need a visa to volunteer in Portugal. American citizens can stay in Portugal without a special visa for 90 days, while EU citizens are free to stay longer, as the country is part of the Schengen Area. Other nationalities may require a visa, depending on the length of their stay. Check with the Portuguese embassy in your country to learn more about the process.
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:
