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Food Rescue Program in Lisbon and Porto

by: ImpacTrip

9.6 (5)Verified

The Food Rescue Project addresses two critical issues: reducing food waste and fighting poverty. Every day in Portugal, thousands of people benefit from food that would otherwise go to waste, collected from local restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets. Join this dedicated, volunteer-based movement committed to eliminating food waste and ending hunger. What to expect: • Community Impact: Help redist...

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Program Highlights

Volunteer in local non-profits rescuing tons of food to feed poor families.

Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world.

Learn Portuguese and improve your language skills.

Have fun during your stay in Lisbon or Porto.

Visit charming towns and neighborhoods in your free time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Porto, Portugal
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026, 2027, 2028Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Nutrition
  • Senior Citizens
  • Social Work
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

5

Got the opportunity to explore a hidden beauty in Europe!

September 15, 2018by: Auchithya Mestrige - ItalyProgram: Food Rescue Program in Lisbon and Porto
10

The experience was amazing, I couldn't ask for more. I started to look at life from a different prospective: there are people less fortunate than me and I am lad I could be a part of this process to help them even if it was not that big. After this, I want to take part in more of these projects.

Amazing experience

August 22, 2018by: Julia Gollobit - United StatesProgram: Food Rescue Program in Lisbon and Porto
9

I loved getting to know the staff at ImpactTrip as well as the other volunteers. The hostel and food was very nice. It was great to get to know the Portuguese through volunteering and my project was amazing. I learned so much about it’s operation and hope to spread it.

Amazing experience

August 19, 2018by: Willa Zimmerman - United StatesProgram: Food Rescue Program in Lisbon and Porto
10

My experience with ImpacTrip in Portugal was everything I could have hoped for and more. The people, living arrangement, food, activities and volunteer placement were amazing. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to volunteer and travel abroad and truly have the opportunity to be immersed in the culture.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lisbon, Portugal

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Nutrition

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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The Food Rescue Project addresses two critical issues: reducing food waste and fighting poverty. Every day in Portugal, thousands of people benefit from food that would otherwise go to waste, collected from local restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets. Join this dedicated, volunteer-based movement committed to eliminating food waste and ending hunger. What to expect: • Community Impact: Help redistribute food to those in need. • Collaboration: Work alongside local volunteer teams to ensure food reaches the people who need it most. • Operational Support: Assist in the collection, packing, storage, and distribution of food donations. Daily tasks: • Food Collection • Meal Packaging • Food Storage: Assist with storing and organizing food donations. • Workspace Maintenance: Clean and arrange co...

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