This ESC volunteering opportunity in Portugal offers a flexible and diverse experience in local community development. Based in Lousã, a small and nature-rich Portuguese town, the project allows volunteers to choose between different placements depending on their interests — from youth work to elderly care, tourism, or social projects.
You won’t be doing just one type of activity. This is a multi-role experience where you become part of the local community, contributing to real needs while gaining hands-on experience in different social fields.
📌 Activity Dates
01 May 2026 – 31 July 2026 (13 weeks)
📅 Application Deadline
08 April 2026
👥 Eligible Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
🧩 Activities & Methodology
👦 Youth Work: supporting afterschool programs and activities
👵 Elderly Care: organizing workshops and providing companionship
☕ Community & Tourism: assisting in local cafés and communication
🏥 Health & Solidarity: supporting children in hospital contexts
🎉 Supporting festivals, workshops, and local community events
🎯 Objectives
🌍 Strengthen local community development
🤝 Promote solidarity between generations
🎓 Develop social, communication, and practical skills
🌱 Encourage intercultural exchange and active citizenship
🏠 Accommodation & Food
🏡 Shared apartment in the center of Lousã
🍽️ Daily allowance for food and transport (€6/day)
💶 Pocket money (€12/day total allowance system)
📍 Easy access to services and local facilities
✈️ Travel
Travel costs covered according to ESC regulations
💸 Financial Conditions
Accommodation, allowances, insurance, and transport are covered
🛬 Arrival & Departure
Onboarding and ESC-related training opportunities available
🎓 Certification
Youthpass certificate provided after completion
✅ Participant Profile
🌍 Open-minded and willing to live in a small community
🤝 Flexible and ready to support different activities
🗣️ Motivated to learn basic Portuguese
🎨 Interested in social work, education, or community projects
💡 Proactive and willing to contribute ideas
🗣️ Working Language
Portuguese (main), English (basic)
📎 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50578_en
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