Program

Building the Future

in Portugal

Volunteer Abroad

Make a difference this summer and contribute to give

a home to an underprivileged family in Portugal.

A program developed by

Program “Building the future in Portugal”

Who are we?

Just a Change

Just a Change is a non-profit organization that has the main goal of fighting the poverty housing.

Mobilizing all the necessary resources to a construction work, Just a Change tries to give back the

housing dignity to the needed families. With a large focus in the construction of relationships with the

families that supports, Just a Change intends to create “Just a Change” in their lives, with the hope that

these changes become a turning point into a hopeful and joyful live. At the same time, Just a Change

mobilizes the university students as volunteers in order to include them as part of the solution to

Poverty Housing, believing that these students will adopt a committed and charitable position in the

society for the rest of their lives.

Vision: A world in which everyone had a decent home.

Main objectives: Remodeling 130 homes and 60 social organizations in the next 5 years

Achievements:

- Over 800 volunteers have worked with us

- 28 families have a new home now thanks to these volunteers

- Remodeling of 7 social organizations’ infrastructures

ImpacTrip

impacTrip is a travel promoter that fights social inequality through volunteer tourism in Portugal.

Our mission is to promote different trips that make a difference.

This is a small social enterprise aiming at changing the way people travel. With the increasing number of

people looking for alternative travel experiences to explore Europe, impacTrip want to be a fresh and

positive option for these sustainable travellers. We really want to offer the most unique travel

experiences in Portugal.

Vision: A world in which travelers can make a real difference.

The project: Building the Future in Portugal

Project presentation

Portugal is a great place to live. Nice weather, inspiring history, healthy tasty food and awesome people.

Unfortunately, not everyone in Portugal has access to the great quality of life the country can offer.

Over 2 million people is in danger to live in poverty, including 500 thousand children and their families.

This project directly helps families living in poverty to have a decent home by mobilizing national and

international volunteers to build and repair their houses.

As a Just a Change volunteer, you will have the opportunity to be integrated into a team of volunteers

from all over the world that have a common mission: contribute to allow everyone to have a home.

Painting a door, repairing a room floor or fixing the bathroom wall will be part of your daily tasks

alongside with your peers. The results of your work are tangible and truly meaningful from day one but

the smiles on the families’ face when moving in are priceless.

Highlights

1. Explore the incredible Portuguese culture by working side by side with locals

2. Travel like a local, not like a tourist. We will suggest the best places in Lisbon

3. Have an independent experience, which allows you to gain leadership, career and educational

experiences

4. Make a REAL and meaningful positive impact on the communities you work in

5. Meet people from different cultures and work as a team

Take a look at some of our last volunteers…

Testimonies: What volunteers say about us

“For me, Just a Change (JAC) was very important for my personal

development. I first joined JAC for a flash mob to fund raising and then

joined a team to help building a home for a family and it. I recommend

everyone reading this to participate in their volunteer programs because not

only it makes a difference in the lives of the people we help, but also on our

own. IT'S JUST GREAT!! :) “

“We were 4 boys and 1 girl and, with our sleeves up, we started

working right away. Covered with ink and sweat, we revolutionized

the pace of the construction world! In the end we had 4 walls fixed,

we were covered in dirt and super tired but it was a day full of

laughs, happiness and great memories. Big thanks to JAC!”

“Sometimes people want to volunteer but don’t know how. Here is

my advice: Just a Change! For me it is a volunteer work full of joy. It

is not just fun… In the end, we do change people’s lives!”

Why Portugal

Situated in the extreme south-west of Europe, just a few hours from any of the other European capitals,

Portugal is still a country to discover for most Europeans.

Portugal has a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and modernity blend together in perfect

harmony making it a country with its own personality. More than the great white sandy paradise-like

beaches, superb cuisine or fine wines, it is the hospitality of the Portuguese people, who make it the

perfect destination for active holidays. Combine meaningful volunteer work, relaxing time, meeting

people, enjoying the weather and having an awesome time.

Portugal invites you to come and stay for a while.

Sun and beaches

With over 260 days of sun a year, Portugal is definitely a great holiday destination. The beaches

alongside the 1,100 kms coastline invite us to relax and spend some days there. Each beach is different

and there are a lot of activities to do.

Gastronomy and wine

The Portuguese gastronomy is known worldwide as being simple as tasteful. From the pastries to the

grilled fish topping of with delicious desert. Portuguese wines are also recognised internationally for its

excellence. Now it’s your turn to be the jury and taste it.

Guilty pleasures

When the night comes, the historical centre turns into a meeting point for everyone who likes to party.

Coffee houses, bars, clubs and concerts in open air are very alive all year around and you can find a lot

of suggestions to spend an entertaining night.

Culture and history

The rich history of the country materializes in all its castles, monuments and museums from North to

South. Every city surprises you.

Warning: You might never want to leave!

About Lisbon

Lisbon is a city with an incredible diversity. From

an old European port, it became well-known for

its authenticity as well as for the beautiful sunny

urban and beach landscapes. With a fantastic

harmony between old and new, the Portuguese

Capital is able to offer a great quality of life for

its inhabitants and an awesome experience for

those who visit it.

It’s sunny days allows you to live on the streets

throughout much of the year, either on the

waterfront, by the Tagus river, or on the hilltop

terraces during the day, or on the streets of

Bairro Alto at night. The international press

increasingly raves about Lisbon, whether for the

famous local cuisine, or for the contrast of the

old architecture of the historic neighborhoods

with the contemporary in Parque das Nações.

For those visiting Lisbon, the attraction is more the city’s life and atmosphere than simply seeing

monuments and museums. The spirit of such a young and alive and, at the same time, so interesting and

historically rich city, put Lisbon on the map of more and more people each year.

We will give you the best local tips to go around the city!

Practical information

Duration:

Dates: The project is available all year upon request.

Qualifications

Will to change the world

Construction experience is NOT required

We speak

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Who can participate?

People who are 18 and up, have 2 hands and a lot of passion to help the local communities and

work in a team with volunteer from all over the world.

Where will you sleep?

We have partnerships with local apartment owners to accommodate all international

volunteer in the city center. You all the privacy and freedom you would need to have a great

time in the city as well.

1 week 2 weeks 4 weeks

Transparency

We are very transparent about the impact of this project and how your money will be spent

towards the community. One or two weeks might seem like is not much time but the

contribution to make this project continue to grow is tremendous.

What we offer

Airport pick-up and orientation

Accommodation in private apartments

All lunches at the construction spot (with the other volunteers)

Building materials and construction supervisors

Card to travel across Lisbon for free

Project T-shirt

In-country staff support (and the best local tips to discover the city)

Support 24/7

Insurance

A typical week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

09:00 Breakfast at home Breakfast at home Breakfast at home Breakfast at home Breakfast at home

Free day (We will suggest

some cultural programs)

Free day

10:00 Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

12:00 Lunch with the team

Lunch with the team

Lunch with the team

Lunch with the team

Lunch with the team

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site Free time

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

Volunteer work with your team at the construction site

17:00 Finish work and go sighseeing

Finish work and go for a beer at a “esplanada”

Finish work and go sightseeing

Finish work and relax

Of course this schedule it’s just a suggestions and changes can be made.

How can you apply

Have you decided you want to come? Great!

Here are the next steps, it’s really simple.

1 Read all the information in this guide

and ask any question you might have.

Done that? Awesome… next step.

2 Send us the following information:

- Complete Name

- Birth date

- Nationality

- ID number

- Any physical limitation?

- Any diet restriction?

- Arriving and leaving dates

3 You can pay by bank transfer

You can use the following information

to transfer the program fee:

Bank: BPI

NIB: 0010 0000 5222 0680001 72

SWIFT/BIC: BBPIPTPL

4

Well done! Everything is ready.

We will send you a program voucher

with all the details about your program

including accommodation details.

Come, we are looking forward to have

you here.

Building the future in Portugal

We are waiting for you.

Let us know if you have any question!

We are here to help.

Let’s chat:

rita.marques@impactrip.com

+351 919 279 188