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Have the most authentic and meaningful journey in Europe with ImpacTrip!
Create a long-lasting difference!
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Split, Croatia
Animal Care
1 to 12 weeks
In Split, hundreds of dogs and cats are abandoned or born in streets. Come and help them!
Volunteer Program
Porto, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
Youth Support
1 to 12 weeks
Help children with a lack of support to continue their education and develop new interests and skills!
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Marine Conservation
1 to 4 weeks
Join us restoring the natural state of the marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea!
Volunteer Program
Lisbon, Portugal
Food Rescue
1 to 12 weeks
Help collect leftover food from local restaurants, supermarkets and cafés and distribute it among people in need!
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Teaching
3 to 12 weeks
On this program you’ll be contributing to increasing access to education for those who need.
Volunteer Program
Lisbon, Portugal
Homeless Support
1 to 12 weeks
Help reducing social inequalities by supporting a local non-profit in providing food and shelter to people in need.
Volunteer Program
Lisbon, Portugal
Private: Construction and Renovation
1 to 12 weeks
Help families transforming their lives to the better by providing them with a safe, healthier and happier home!
Volunteer Program
Mafra, Portugal
Wolf Conservation
2 or 4 weeks
Help to protect this endangered species at the Iberian Wolf Recovery Centre in Mafra.
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Special Needs Support
2 to 12 weeks
In Split, you can make a huge difference to the lives of people living with disabilities.
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Creative Technologies
1 to 12 weeks
If you are passionate about webdesign and marketing, you can make a huge positive impact on NGOs in Barcelona!
Volunteer Program
Lisbon, Portugal
Marine Conservation
1 to 4 weeks
The Marine Conservation program is perfect for those who love the sea and the environment!
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Creative Technologies
1 to 12 weeks
Support NGOs in Croatia on multimedia and communication areas, and help them to grow their positive impact.
Volunteer Program
Porto, Portugal
Food Rescue
1 to 12 weeks
With this program you can help to provide people in need with excess food collected from local supermarkets, cafes and restaurants!
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Special Needs Support
2 to 12 weeks
Help providing individualized care for people with disabilities enabling them to be more integrated within their community.
Volunteer Program
Porto, Portugal
Private: Construction and Renovation
1 to 12 weeks
This program allows volunteers to participate in the renovation and repair of local families' homes!
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Teaching
4 to 12 weeks
Teach english in an informal way to local children, youth and adults who need additional education support.
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Marine Conservation
1 to 4 weeks
Discover the underwater Adriatic Sea, help to reduce sea pollution and conserve marine life.
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Animal Care
1 to 12 weeks
At this project volunteers support the welfare and protection of animals at local shelters.
Volunteer Program
Split, Croatia
Youth Support
2 to 12 weeks
Empower children to reach their dreams and aspirations through education and diversity!
Volunteer Program
Barcelona, Spain
Youth Support
2 to 12 weeks
Education is a fundamental human right, help to provide it to all children in our NGO partners in Barcelona!
Volunteer Program
Lisbon, Portugal
Youth Support
1 to 12 weeks
Support children in need by giving them extracurricular activities and helping them to follow their dreams!
Choose a meaningful trip
Responsible Travel Experiences
Responsible Travel Experience
Azores, Portugal
Eco-Dive in the Azores
4 days
Diving right next to whale sharks, devil rays and huge pelagic fish? This is what diving in the Azores is all about!
Responsible Travel Experience
Cascais, Portugal
Cascais By Art
2 hours
Get to know a neighborhood that has united diverse ethnicities and generations through art!
Responsible Travel Experience
Lisbon, Portugal
Private: Discovering the Difference
6 hours
Are you looking for a totally different kind of city trip that will also allow you to make a difference?
Responsible Travel Experience
Lisbon, Portugal
Zero Waste Cooking Workshop
3 hours
Explore the endless possibilities of a healthy vegetarian cuisine and learn how to reduce food waste in your household.
Responsible Travel Experience
Chãos, Portugal
Chãos Roots
2 Days
Discover the preserved old traditions of the small village of Chãos in an amazing adventure!
Responsible Travel Experience
Albufeira, Portugal
Eco-Dive in Albufeira
4 Days
Learn the principles of diving as well as all the essential security procedures to contribute to saving the Atlantic Ocean!
Responsible Travel Experience
Chãos, Portugal
Country Life in Chãos
2 days
Explore the magnificent surrounding landscapes and rich cultural and natural heritage of Chãos village!
Responsible Travel Experience
Lisbon, Portugal
A Walk for Diversity
2 hours
Experience Lisbon’s once “forgotten” neighborhood through the eyes of a local in an experience that embraces diversity and multiculturalism
Responsible Travel Experience
Cascais, Portugal
Eco-Dive Baptism in Cascais
4 hours
Learn how to dive and explore the Atlantic Ocean in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way.
Responsible Travel Experience
Sintra Natural Park, Portugal
Green Guardians of the Forest
4 hours
An incredible experience to help to save a Natural Park!
Responsible Travel Experience
Azores, Portugal
Inside the Island
1 to 5 days
Come and discover the beautiful island of Faial in the Azores, where the countryside and sea merge into one!
Responsible Travel Experience
Sesimbra, Portugal
Eco-Dive in Sesimbra
4 days
Learn the most important skills of diving and protect the oceans in this adventurous 4-day course!
Welcome to
At Impact House, we aim to be the most sustainable Hostel in Portugal!
Impact House has the capacity to accommodate up to 41 conscious travelers who want to visit Lisbon in a different way. We have both dormitories and private rooms available for any traveler looking into having a more responsible stay in Portugal.
Besides offering the comfort of a cozy home, Impact House has innovative projects based on the circular economy that we have created in partnership with our local non-profit partners. It was designed as a place to inform, include and transform, full of events, social entrepreneurs and other people who want to change the world!
Why choose us?
3
Countries
1500+
Volunteers
50.000+
Volunteer Hours
300+
Non-profit Partners
10
Volunteer Causes
21
Volunteer Programs
Reviews
Árpine S.
"Only for those who are traveling in Portugal and do not only want to do conventional tourist staff but have a deeper experience and discover the country. The ImpacTrip initiative is simply amazing!"
Chloé M.
"The staff is super friendly and welcoming, the house is really beautiful and so peaceful (also its neighborhood) compared to other hostels (big spacious rooms, great decoration, bathrooms, kitchens, cute balconies and terrasse). You cannot find better in Portugal."
Ciara W.
"Working with the kids was absolutely the highlight of my trip but one of the other things was sitting and eating lunch with the volunteers and staff. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and made my trip incredible!"
Julia M.
"ImpacTrip has been a lifetime experience and I would recommend everyone to volunteer abroad at least once in their life! ImpacTrip offers many amazing programs, the placement is a few hours a day which allows you to explore the country and the people are super nice!"