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A European Adventure in Service!

Volunteer in enchanting Portugal! Help children and adults improve their English language skills– and learn about Portuguese society through lively conversations with students, teachers and community leaders.

Give. Explore. Care. Make Friends. Be a Global Volunteer.
Every day is a new adventure in service – directed by our community partners in Beja. They open wide their doors so you can contribute your skills fully – while experiencing all the color, music, art and flavor of Portuguese culture. Travel with us – a long-standing non-profit leader in worldwide volunteering.

And, consider this: Your program contribution ($2,695 – $2,895) and travel costs are tax-deductible! One- and two-week itineraries, including lodging, food, local transportation, project materials and a trained team leader are available year-round. There’s no other experience like this to truly get to know Portugal!

Community Teamwork

Conversational English Teaching

Converse in English with grade school students or with young adults in technical or trades schools. Practice pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms and the like by engaging your creativity and enthusiasm. As a native English speaker, you can share what you know with the help of classroom resources – no previous experience necessary!

“Each day has been a bit like unwrapping a surprising package. I don’t know who’s learned more – our students, or the volunteers.”
Mary Ellen, Portugal Volunteer

“Travel With Passion and Purpose”

“People seek us out, and share stories of their lives, their history and their challenges.”

 

MindyMontana Volunteer Group Coordinator

“It made me a kinder person, a warmer person, and even a less-judgmental person. But really, it gave me tremendous perspective.” 

Gila Cohen-ShawSt. Lucia and Tanzania Volunteer

“Almost everyone I met in one way or another thanked me just for coming there.” 

Stephen BeckCook Islands Volunteer

“You realize you have something in common with the people you’re working with. It really is waging peace through justice worldwide.”

Joan McInnis10-time Volunteer Worldwide

“These have been among the most meaningful and beneficial experiences in my life.” 

Gary SandefurMontana Volunteer
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