Community Support

Join our program in São Miguel Island and help children, teens, and elderly residents develop personal and social skills, while also supporting creative expression through hip hop dance and ensuring organized health management. From educational games and arts workshops to dance sessions and medication tracking, your contribution will help create a healthier, more inclusive community.

Make a difference in the heart of São Miguel Island by working alongside local NGOs to support children, teens, and elderly residents. Volunteers play a hands-on role in organizing creative, educational, and recreational activities that promote personal growth and community connection.

You can support the NGO’s medication management system, helping ensure the safe storage, accurate tracking, and efficient use of essential medicines for the community.

From mentoring through art and movement to ensuring health safety and resource optimization, this is a truly holistic opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

Disclaimer: You will be matched with a project according to your profile and the needs of the moment of your volunteering experience.

 

 

What to Expect:

  • Creative Learning & Expression: Plan and lead educational games, arts workshops, and cultural activities for children and seniors.
  • Medication Management: Help sort, organize, and digitize medication records, supporting the NGO’s ability to care for its community safely and efficiently.
  • Healthy Lifestyle Promotion: Encourage healthy habits through physical activities, outdoor games, and wellness workshops.

 

Daily Tasks:

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – Activities with Children:

  • Lead playful educational games and creative arts, theater, and music workshops.
  • Promote healthy habits through outdoor play and healthy snack sessions.
  • Assist with English language practice and homework help.

Tuesdays & Thursdays – Activities with the Elderly:

  • Organize gentle physical activities, walks, or yoga tailored to seniors.
  • Lead creative memory workshops, storytelling, and arts & crafts.
  • Encourage cultural exchange through personal storytelling and traditions.

Ongoing Medication Management:

  • Sort, label, and safely store medications.
  • Digitize and update medication records in the management system.
  • Regularly check inventory and expiration dates to ensure safe use.
  • Optimize the medication management software to improve efficiency.

 

 

Why Join?

  • Make an Impact: Support children, teens, and seniors through education, creative expression, and health management
  • Gain Experience: Build diverse skills in community work, creative arts, dance instruction, and health organization.
  • Cultural Immersion: Experience the beauty and community spirit of São Miguel Island while directly contributing to its social inclusion efforts.

 

Ready to Empower & Care?

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Included

  • Airport pickup on Sundays, straight to your accommodation
  • Stay in a hostel—female, male, or mixed dorms
  • Access to a common room and free Wi-Fi!
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)—veggie, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available upon request
  • Orientation on arrival: culture, volunteering, program details, and safety
  • We’ll hook you up with an impactful non-profit project and handle the coordination
  • Guided city tour with top tips for exploring
  • Ongoing support throughout your stay
  • 24/7 emergency support, just in case
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FAQ

What is the minimum age to participate in this program? 18

The minimum age to participate in this program is 18 years.

Do I have to pay money for volunteering?

You are not paying for your volunteer work itself but for your stay with us overall. The costs for your program further include various elements that are part of your stay such as your accommodation, food, transportation from the airport, guided city tour, local coordination and 24/7 support for emergencies. Check the "Included" section of the program you want to choose for complete information!

How and when do I need to pay for my volunteer program with ImpacTrip?

The payment of your volunteer program is done by bank transfer. We will kindly ask you to pay 50% of your bill at the time of your booking to secure your spot! The other 50% will be due at least one month before your arrival!

What is the accommodation like? Could I stay in a private room?

Depending on the program, in most cases, you will stay along with the other volunteers in dormitory-style rooms. Private rooms may be available at your accommodation as well for an extra cost.

How much money should I bring to my program?

Once you've booked your program, be sure to reach out to your local coordinator to get the scoop on the cost of living in your destination—it can differ quite a bit! And don't forget to budget for public transportation, emergencies, airport drop-off, snacks, fun activities, and a bit of local shopping. Happy planning!

How many people will be I be volunteering with?

Depending on your program and project, you might be joined by other ImpacTrip volunteers, but usually, you’ll either be on your own or with local volunteers. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with locals and immerse yourself in the community and its lifestyle!

In case of need, how do I get health care?

All volunteers must arrive with private health insurance that covers the costs of any health service that may arise in their program destination.
With this insurance you can be treated at any private or public medical center. The medical expenses will be paid by you and when you return to your country you will have to present all the invoices to your insurance so don't forget to budget medical emergencies.
In the case of European volunteers, to facilitate the process, it is advisable to come with your European Health Card.

Do I need to speak the local language?

No, you don't need to have any previous skills in the local language! All of our programs are run entirely in English and our guides and staff are all comfortable speaking English as well. However, we always encourage our participants to get acquainted with some of the most basic terms and expressions, as even just a simple "Good morning!" in the local language can be a great icebreaker to start interacting with the locals! There are also language lessons available for volunteers that can be booked before or upon arrival.

Will I have time for some sight-seeing as well?

Of course! We want you to really get to know your natural and cultural surroundings and will provide you with useful tips and tricks that will help you discover the location of your stay like a local. 

Your shifts will generally last between 3 and 5 hours per day and will take place either in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening, which will leave you with plenty of free time to go explore, take a stroll around your surroundings, catch the most important sites, interact with the locals or simply go and relax! And of course, you will have your weekends off as well!

How and when do I get my volunteer certificate?

You can request your volunteer certificate to ImpacTrip or the local coordinator at the end of your program.