2024 at Youth Supporter
from 1,040€
Good 4.2
(69)
Hedgehogs Conservation
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Good 4.2
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Good 4.2 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Highlights
- Contribute to animal welfare
- Meet people from all over the world who are also involved in animal protection
- Spend time with adorable hedgehogs
- Learn Portuguese and develop your language skills
- Discover Porto and its surroundings
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
About the program
In this program, you will join a non-profit rescue centre that focuses on treating injured and sick hedgehogs.
Hedgehogs face threats from pollution, habitat loss, road casualties, and lack of food, leading to a decline in their population. Many are also captured and kept illegally as pets, often without proper care. You will volunteer at a volunteer-based rescue center dedicated to rehabilitating injured ...
Typical day
After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Hedgehog placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day.
Your tasks are to support the centre staff by helping to clean the hedgehog’s cages and enclosures, feeding the hedgehogs, ...
Free-time activities
In your free time, you can explore the city, have Portuguese language classes, surf, or anything you wish!
Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and one of the most authentic cities to visit in the country. Stroll through its sinuous and picturesque streets and feel the pulse of the city, or ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This program starts on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month!
You should arrive on Sunday (or before) to attend the orientation session on Monday morning.
*From May to September arrivals every Sunday.*
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
1,040€
2 weeks
1,550€
3 weeks
2,060€
4 weeks
2,570€
5 weeks
3,080€
6 weeks
3,590€
7 weeks
4,100€
8 weeks
4,610€
9 weeks
5,120€
10 weeks
5,630€
11 weeks
6,140€
12 weeks (max. stay)
6,650€
Average fees
797€/week
Meet your organization
ImpacTrip
Good 4.2
(69 reviews)
Agency - founded in 2015
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Cristiana
Spoken languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English
About the project
ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.
69 reviews · 4.2
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