Contribute to the conservation of wolves in Portugal! Begin your volunteer adventure experiencing the bustling capital city of Lisbon and then enjoy making a difference at a nearby wolf reserve.
Program Highlights:
Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum two-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Lisbon Airport (LIS). Volunteers will be picked up and taken to the hostel to settle in.
Day 1, Monday: Volunteers will have the opportunity to join one of the free walking tours organized by the hostel for all guests. The hostel also offers affordable tours of other famous cultural locations around the city, so volunteers can take advantage of all their opportunities – payments made locally at the hostel reception.
Day 2, Tuesday: A member of the hostel’s staff will arrange for a taxi to take volunteers to the program site. (The taxi cost is included in the program fee.) Volunteers will be taken to the accommodations to settle in, meet current participants and will receive a short introduction to the program.
Days 3-13, Wednesday-Sunday: Volunteers will work Monday-Friday, seven hours each day, starting at 9:00 AM and finishing at 6:00 PM (with a two-hour lunch break). During summer months, work may begin earlier and end later, with a break during the hottest part of the day. After a few morning tasks, weekends are free for volunteers.
Day 14, Monday: Departure day for volunteers staying two weeks and regular volunteer work day for those extending their stay.
Remaining Weeks: The remaining weeks will follow the schedule of volunteering Monday-Friday and having weekends free. Departures are on Mondays.
What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, meals and groceries, personal expenses, any additional tours in Lisbon or on the weekends, airport drop off.
Portugal is a stunning country in southwestern Europe bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Spain to the north and east. Its rocky history with dictatorship left it one of the poorest countries in Europe pre-1974 when democracy was then introduced and gave rise to the inspiring current-day prosperity found in the region. The county’s rich culture, picturesque countryside, and lively cities make Portugal both a fantastic tourist destination and unique home to its roughly 10 million warm and hospitable locals.
The capital city of Lisbon is a popular tourist destination, and is most well-known for its bright yellow trains. The reserve is located in the district of Lisbon, on the west coast of Portugal, and is just a tad more than half an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
Join a non-governmental, non-profit association dedicated to conserving the wolf and its ecosystem in Portugal. This program seeks to guarantee the survival of the wolf in Portugal through applied research, practical conservation efforts and educating the community about environmental issues.
The wolf reserve sits on an impressive 18 hectares (44 acres), allowing the wolves to roam in a proper habitat. The reserve is a haven for wolves that can no longer live in the wild. The wolves at this center were either born in captivity or illegally removed from the wild and raised in illegal captive conditions. The wolves contribute to increasing public awareness for the conservation of the species.
Volunteer tasks may vary depending on the current needs of the project.
Some of your tasks may include:
Please take note of this project’s minimum requirements:
Volunteers have two days off per week, but extra days are possible if requested.
Here are some travel suggestions for your free days:
– Science and Natural History Museum
– Botanic Garden
– Lisbon Story Centre
– Fado Museum
– Dolphin watching in Lisbon or Setúbal
– Sintra – a lot of palaces to visit, very nice village and very good cakes at “Piriquita”
– Óbidos – a beautiful village surrounded by a castle- Mafra Palace
– Ericeira – a typical village close to the beach. You can go to the beach or take surf/paddle board lessons!
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