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Food Waste Reduction Project in Portugal

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Each day, about 2,000 kilograms of food is wasted in Portugal. Volunteers on this inspiring project travel around Lisbon visiting supermarkets, cafes, bars, and restaurants to collect unwanted or unused food. This food is then distributed to some of the city's poorest inhabitants. Volunteers help with food collection, preparing the food for distribution and giving it to the people who most need...

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Program Highlights

Help to tackle two very real problems - food waste and hunger.

Meet volunteers from around the world, and work together to make a difference.

Gain valuable life experience.

Take part in amazing trips such as vineyard tours and visits castles, ancient towns and beaches, and more!

Take Portuguese lessons, try Portuguese food, and live with Portuguese people - total cultural immersion!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Lisbon, Portugal
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Development
  • Community Development
  • Cooking
  • Cooking
  • Economic Development
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

I had a wonderful time in Portugal

by: MaileProgram: Food Waste Reduction Project in Portugal
10

I had a wonderful time in Portugal. I learned so much about food waste and met some amazing people. Thank you so much for your help in coordinating the whole experience, it made the process very smooth and comfortable for me.

He had a good time, learned a lot

by: AlexProgram: Food Waste Reduction Project in Portugal
10

Just a short note to say thanks for your help in organising the three week project for Alex in Estoril. He had a good time, learned a lot, made some friends and generally enjoyed it. On top of that, it is always great to be able to be part of a social enterprise project too. As [his father] I was a bit nervous beforehand (and during when he lost his phone and money) but your support both here and on the ground really helped. I hope this experience will benefit him if and when he goes to Uni and ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lisbon, Portugal

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Development
  • Community Development
  • Cooking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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