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We are the proper place if you want to feel you're acting on something. We have different projects going on, all to support the homeless community : from vintage store to cultural events, we're growing, and we like to make new ideas happen !
We, as a community, love to welcome people. It makes sense for us to show a different way to live, a different way to care about homeless by making them owner of their lifes. The life at the community is an experience for everyone that has joined us !
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About the experience in: Canecas, Portugal
Belgium
I had a wonderful experience at the organization! I felt welcomed by the people working there and by the compagnons. There is a beautiful sense of community, you feel part of a project that makes sense and which has a great social impact. The chores vary: sorting and hanging clothes, picking fruit, removing paint, cutting wood, arranging the shops, and cleaning tableware. Thanks you for everything!!
16 days ago
About the experience in: Canecas, Portugal
Spain
It had a very relax atmósfera and the people were very kind, the work was fine and the food very filling
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Canecas, Portugal
Slovakia
Volunteering at the organization was my first solo travelling experience and I have absolutely no regrets!!The whole team is lovely, both the organisers and companions made me feel truly welcomed and accepted from the very beginning. The tasks were varied, with some being lighter, some more tiring.Another highlight was working at jam sessions in Lisbon. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere and had the chance to meet so many interesting people. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to contribute to a meaningful project and become part of such a heartwarming community!!<3
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Canecas, Portugal
United States
This was an amazing and growth encouraged experience. If you go into with your mind and heart open, and ready to help support the community you will be apart of then this will be an absolutely incredible experience. It was my first work exchange and I couldn't have asked for a better experience, so much that I am thinking about coming back another time or at the end of my trip. You learn a lot, you meet beautiful people with different stories and perhaps you get out of your comfort zone and try something completely new. I highly reccomend this opportunity! :)
2 months ago
About the experience in: Canecas, Portugal
Italy
This was my first experience as a volunteer and I really enjoyed it! The community is fantastic, I felt completely safe and I'm really thankful for all the kindness of hosts and companions. The work to be done is a lot, the tasks are various, some are more tiering and others are easier and pleasant. What is sure is that every help, even if little, is really appreciated. I also loved to work at Lisbon, where the shop which is temporany closed hosts jam sessions once a week; a place full of life, music and fun! Overall it was a great experience that I would defenitely suggest to anyone!
3 months ago