Lace up for a life-changing adventure with Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa – Delegação de Cucujães in Northern Portugal! For 7 months, you’ll be the heart of a rural community, empowering kids, supporting seniors, and lending a hand wherever it’s needed. 🌍🤗
📋 Description & Activities
- ⚽ Youth Engagement: Organize games, sports & educational workshops for children & teens (including those in foster care or with disabilities)
- 👵 Elder Care: Spend quality time with seniors—companionship, simple activities & support
- 🍲 Daily Logistics: Help prepare meals, do laundry & keep community spaces welcoming
- 🏰 Shelter Support: Maintain & clean the local Pilgrim Shelter; join renovation & community projects as needed
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport
- 🏡 Shared Apartment: 10–20 min walk to work sites; fully equipped with Wi-Fi, bedding, kitchen & more
- 💶 Allowance: €330/month for food & personal expenses
- 🛡️ Insurance: Full health coverage provided
- 🚍 Transport: Arranged by host when necessary
🎓 Training & Growth
- 📚 On-site Training: Step-by-step task support by Cruz Vermelha team
- 🎓 ESC Seminars: On Arrival & Mid-Term training by Portuguese National Agency
- 🗣️ Language: Free online Portuguese course + additional learning opportunities
👤 Participant Profile
- Age: 18–30 requiring a long-term volunteering Visa (visa costs reimbursed)
- Dates: 19/01/2026 – 10/08/2026
- Skills: English communication; Portuguese a bonus
- Attitude: Reliable, proactive, team-oriented, open to varied physical tasks
- Apply: First-come, first-served via European Youth Portal
🌍 Looking for Participants From
🇷🇴 Romania, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🏝️ Canary Islands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇮🇹 Italy
⏳ Application Deadline: 01/07/2025 23:59
🔗 Original Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/46984_en
