Semear
Semear is an organisation that empowers, trains and socio-professionally includes people with intellectual disabilities. Its mission is based on developing sustainable programmes that not only promote but also guarantee the active and full participation of people with disabilities in Portuguese society. At Semear you can help with your manual labour but also by sharing your skills, whether it’s in the Grocery Store, Agriculture or the Academy… Learn more.
Nuvem Vitória
The Nuvem Vitória association tells bedtime stories to children who are in hospitals or institutions and who have been temporarily removed from their familiar surroundings for health reasons. You can become a member, make a donation or take part in solidarity services and events… Learn more.
Make-a-wish
make-a-wish’s mission is to make wishes come true for children aged between 3 and 17 throughout Portugal with serious, progressive, degenerative or malignant illnesses, giving them a moment of strength, joy and hope. This Christmas, help us raise €2,500 to make a child’s dream come true!… Learn more.
Acreditar
An association of parents and friends of children and young people who have or have had cancer and who help them to cope in the best possible way with the challenges that this situation imposes. The association provides the certainty of support at a time of uncertainty through comprehensive counselling that includes psychological, social and material support… Learn more.
APAV – Portuguese Victim Support Association
APAV aims to provide psychological, legal and social support to victims of crime and violence, helping them to rebuild their lives with dignity. Volunteering at APAV involves activities such as answering the telephone, accompanying victims in legal proceedings and providing administrative support… Learn more.
Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome
Food bank collections combat food waste by channelling it for free distribution to people in need… Learn more.
Quercus
A non-profit environmental association that promotes the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and the Defence of the Environment in general. Volunteers can get involved in reforestation projects, beach clean-ups, environmental awareness campaigns and educational activities… Learn more.
