Thank you Carol! This is a great compilation of places to reach out to. We have a large and very active WhatsApp community in Braga and within that community we have a group specifically for people to do volunteer work. I am going to share this list and your blog with the group if you don’t mind.
I received an email from the platform I use that says you downloaded the Giving Back PDF successfully. Have you checked your downloads folder on your computer? If you are still having trouble just send me a message using this link and I will try to help: https://www.ourportugaljourney.com/p/getting-in-touch
A really helpful list. Thank you. I volunteer in a local restaurant as it is quite difficult to find people to do small tasks to help out. It is very satisfying and helps me with the language.
I really appreciate this post. Hope many expats sign up to volunteer. Over the course of my life I’ve done volunteer work in many countries and I’ve always found it very meaningful and good for making connections. In Lisbon, you can also volunteer in a charity shop Dona Ajuda (behind Continente in Rato). And if you are looking for gardening activities, British Cemetery has a volunteer gardening group.
What a great idea for finding a way to give back to your adopted home. I’m sharing the links for workaway and idealist with a young family member who has started thinking about spending some extended time abroad.
Thanks Carol for all this info re volunteering. Please add Porto Kind to your list. It’s a new nonprofit in the Porto area (founded by a women’s international group), currently supporting three Portuguese organisations. Read about it here. We welcome new members!
Thank you Carol! This is a great compilation of places to reach out to. We have a large and very active WhatsApp community in Braga and within that community we have a group specifically for people to do volunteer work. I am going to share this list and your blog with the group if you don’t mind.
Eva - Thanks for your comment. The list is free to anyone. You are welcome to share it with folks who may find it useful. - CW
Thanks, I can’t seem to be able to access the PDF, I sign up and then when I click the link to receive the information I am in the sign up area again.
I received an email from the platform I use that says you downloaded the Giving Back PDF successfully. Have you checked your downloads folder on your computer? If you are still having trouble just send me a message using this link and I will try to help: https://www.ourportugaljourney.com/p/getting-in-touch
I was able to open the link, sadly my email can’t distinguish good mail from bad. I found it! Thank you so very much!
Thanks for the Cross-Post, Nancy. Much appreciated! - CW
Excellent article. Thanks for posting this and reminding us of the opportunities available.
A really helpful list. Thank you. I volunteer in a local restaurant as it is quite difficult to find people to do small tasks to help out. It is very satisfying and helps me with the language.
Thank you for this post. Very important volunteer work. I will send your information to our local "grapevine".
Muito obrigada, Jeanne! - CW
I really appreciate this post. Hope many expats sign up to volunteer. Over the course of my life I’ve done volunteer work in many countries and I’ve always found it very meaningful and good for making connections. In Lisbon, you can also volunteer in a charity shop Dona Ajuda (behind Continente in Rato). And if you are looking for gardening activities, British Cemetery has a volunteer gardening group.
Thanks for your comment, Liza. I have added your recommendations to the post. - CW
Hi Carol, great piece, I would love to cross-post it on Portugal Calling and share it with our subscribers.
Hello Rui,
Thanks for your comment. Feel free to cross-post. -CW
Thanks for doing research for us and providing a wealth of options available for volunteering. Very helpful.
What a great idea for finding a way to give back to your adopted home. I’m sharing the links for workaway and idealist with a young family member who has started thinking about spending some extended time abroad.
Carol, what a wonderful service to your readers and the people of Portugal compiling this list. Thank you, Tricia
Thanks Carol for all this info re volunteering. Please add Porto Kind to your list. It’s a new nonprofit in the Porto area (founded by a women’s international group), currently supporting three Portuguese organisations. Read about it here. We welcome new members!
https://portokind.org/
Thanks Kay! We have a large group in Braga always looking for ways to volunteer! I will pass it on!
Kay - thanks for your comment. And also thanks for sharing Porto Kind's information! - CW
Carol,
Can't thank you enough for this list. Really appreciate not just the organizations but your analysis of their websites is exemplary.
Excelente! Muito obrigado. I've been looking for local volunteer opportunities.
Carol, this is so great. Will definitely look further into this as I’d love to start volunteering in my new home.
An inspiring list and really helpful notes - thank you! Definitely putting this in my ‘saved’ list 😊