๐Ÿฆ Volunteer in Portugal on an ESC Project Supporting Bird Conservation and Environmental Education ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š Fly into Action with SPEA! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

๐Ÿฆ Volunteer in Portugal on an ESC Project Supporting Bird Conservation and Environmental Education ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š Fly into Action with SPEA! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Calling all nature lovers and birdwatchers! Join SPEA โ€“ the Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds โ€“ in Lisbon for a unique ESC experience combining field research, citizen engagement, and ornithology. Whether you’re surveying steppeland birds or organizing nature education events, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful conservation work in Portugal!


๐Ÿ’ก Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps โ€“ Individual Volunteering

๐Ÿข Host Organization
SPEA โ€“ Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves (Coordinated by Associaรงรฃo Spin)

๐Ÿ“ Location
Lisbon, Portugal

๐Ÿ“† Period
01 November 2025 โ€“ 31 October 2026

โณ Duration
12 months

๐Ÿ“š Fields
Ornithology, Environmental Education, Field Research, Biodiversity Monitoring

๐Ÿ’ฌ Language(s)
English (Portuguese is a plus but not required)

๐ŸŽฏ Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)

  • Open to young people aged 18โ€“30 from listed ESC countries
  • Ideal for those with interest/experience in:
    ๐Ÿค Birdwatching or ornithology
    ๐ŸŒฑ Environmental education
    ๐Ÿ’ป Tools like Excel, QGIS, or Canva
  • Patience and team spirit, especially in remote or island field conditions
  • Motivation, flexibility, and a proactive attitude required
  • No formal education required

๐Ÿงช Responsibilities / tasks

  • ๐Ÿฆ Fieldwork: bird surveys, powerline prospection, steppeland biodiversity tracking
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Office tasks: data entry, mapping, analysis
  • ๐Ÿง’ Environmental Education: support storytelling sessions, field trips, workshops
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Events: organize birdwatching days, nature outreach for schools and the public
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborate with SPEAโ€™s staff across multiple departments

๐ŸŒŸ Why to join?

  • Work withย Portugal’s top bird conservation NGO
  • Get hands-on with realย field biology and GIS tools
  • Organize fun, educational events for schools and families
  • Perfect opportunity toย launch your career in ecology or conservation

๐Ÿ“ฉ Application info
๐Ÿ”— Apply via the official ESC listing
๐Ÿ“œ Full details + how to apply: https://www.a-spin.pt/english/?p=4568

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation

  • Free accommodation provided by the host
  • Monthly pocket money and food allowance
  • Travel expenses covered under ESC rules
  • Full health insurance under the ESC scheme

๐ŸŒ Official link
๐Ÿ”— https://www.a-spin.pt/english/?p=4568