Youth Support
Join our Youth Support program to assist with daycares or after-school programs for youngsters from disadvantaged communities. Help them follow their dreams by designing and implementing new extracurricular activities, teaching English in an informal way, and introducing new sports.
Education is a fundamental human right, yet factors like poverty deprive millions of children of this right. In Portugal, many children lack the support needed to continue their education and reach their full potential. As a Youth Support volunteer, you’ll work with kids aged 6 to 15 after school or care for younger children/babies while their parents study or work. Your goal is to be a positive role model, inspiring and encouraging students to think about their futures, set goals, and achieve them!
What to Expect:
- Positive Role Model: Spend time with children, helping them envision and pursue their dreams.
- Educational Support: Assist with homework and teach English in an informal setting.
- Activity Design: Create and implement new extracurricular activities and teach new sports, it’s up to you!
Daily Tasks:
- Teaching English: Help kids learn English through fun and informal methods.
- Games and Activities: Arrange and participate in games and activities to engage and entertain the children.
- Supervision and Interaction with the Kids
- Homework AssistanceSkill Teaching: Share your talents by teaching sports, cultural activities, languages, instruments, games, or crafts.
- Summer Camp Support: From June to August, our partner organizations host summer camps for the kids, and they always need extra help to implement cool activities and entertain them! Please note that if you apply for this project for the summer months, you may have full-day shifts.
Why Join?
- Make an Impact: Help children from disadvantaged communities reach their full potential.
- Gain Experience: Develop skills in education, childcare, and community engagement.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience Portuguese culture while making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Ready to Inspire and Empower?
Included
- Airport pickup on Sundays, straight to your accommodation
- Stay in a socially or environmentally impactful hostel—female, male, or mixed dorms
- Access to a common room and free Wi-Fi!
- Three meals a day—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
FAQ
What is the minimum age to participate in this program? 16+
The minimum age to participate in this program is 16 years old. However, if you are under 18 years old, you need to have your parents formal consent.
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.
Can I cook in the accommodation?+
Yes, the hostel has an eqquiped kitchen where you can cook yourself with the only condition of cleaning everything used afterwards.
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.
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!
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.
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.
