Volunteer schedule example
First Day
You will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working alongside.
Weekdays
During the week, you will have an afternoon shift, which will last approximately 4 hours. Note that start times and daily workload will depend on your specific placement.
A typical day on the Youth Support project is as follows:
7.00 AM - 10.00 AM |
Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation. |
9.00 AM |
Free time to explore or rest. You are free to relax at the accommodation, go sightseeing, or head out for some shopping. |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Lunch is served at a local restaurant near the volunteer accommodation. |
2.00 PM |
Travel to your placement via public transportation, which can take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic. |
3.00 PM |
Volunteering on your placement usually begins alongside placement staff and other volunteers until approximately 7:00 PM. |
7:00 PM |
Volunteering work on your placement usually ends. You are free to travel back to your accommodation. |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Dinner is served at a local restaurant near the volunteer accommodation. |
During the summer months (June - August), volunteers may help with summer camps and have a morning and/or afternoon shift.
Weekends
Volunteers can travel and explore the eclectic city of Porto, Portugal. From visiting one of the oldest libraries in the world, catching a futebol match, or trying out a local francesinha, you can create an itinerary by yourself or with your fellow volunteers!
Volunteers staying in Portugal longer or who wish to travel before or after their program can visit areas further afield in Portugal, including Lisbon, the Azores, the Algarve, and many other places. With the advice and guidance of our expert local team, you can make travel arrangements once you arrive in Porto.