There is a shortage of human resources to support volunteers, but a ‘growth dynamic’ is underway
A new study on volunteering, from a perspective focused on promoting organisations, identifies critical issues.
Wonderful response to Annual Shoebox Appeal
Home Community Wonderful response to Annual Shoebox Appeal Wonderful response to Annual Shoebox Appeal This Christmas, the Castelo de Sonhos charity ( CdeS) has been overwhelmed by the generous response to the 21st annual Christmas Shoebox campaign for the elderly and forgotten folk in the Silves
Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves looking for volunteers
Portugal’s National Iberian Lynx Reproduction Centre (CNRLI) in Silves is recruiting volunteers to join its team for the upcoming breeding season. The Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF), which The post Iberian lynx breeding centre in Silves looking for volunteers appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Skills-based volunteering: the key to a culture of innovation and social impact
Portugal is one of the European countries with one of the lowest volunteering rates, just 7.8%, according to the latest Eurostat report in 2018. Although there is no recent data, there are many areas in which we can all contribute personally, but also through projects developed within organisations. There are ...
Volunteering: Vacancies at Iberian lynx breeding centre
There are six opportunities available in Silves to assist with observation and behavioural recording of the animals. Those selected will be provided with free accommodation and will receive six euros per day of work.
Wiling hearts and helping hands
Home Community Wiling hearts and helping hands Wiling hearts and helping hands Actions speak louder than words. “We’ve heard it all, APAA are known for their motto ‘Helping Hands’. But sometimes even ours are stretched to the limit.
Porta Solidária do Porto served Christmas dinner to 400 people
There are doors that never close at this time of year.
Legion of Good Will offers Christmas dinners in Lisbon and Porto
Tonight, in Lisbon and Porto, volunteers from the Legion of Good Will are delivering Christmas dinners to the homeless.
Dozens of cycling Santas distribute toys and essential items to children in need in Coimbra
Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for a bicycle in an initiative that has been running for more than 20 years.
Little Doll Karyna: the volunteer who spends Christmas night at the hospital
Carina Freire has volunteered for 20 years at Hospital de Santa Maria.
