Six months of an unforgettable experience
Looking for a project that truly speaks to you? Rota Vicentina is opening two long-term volunteering positions, with a monthly grant, for young people between 18 and 30 years old, starting in January 2026. Applications are open until September 8th.
If you feel connected to the land, rural communities, and topics like ecology and sustainability, if you enjoy photography, video, writing, and want to discover Portugal — this message is for you!
Being a volunteer with Rota Vicentina means being part of a project dedicated to responsible and regenerative tourism in a predominantly rural region, crossed by a Natural Park and a network of walking and cycling trails that offer a deep connection with nature and local communities.
So, if you care about environmental and ecological issues and would like to contribute as part of an organization committed to preserving the Southwest of Portugal and engaging responsibly with both locals and visitors — this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
What We Offer:
– Monthly grant (set by the European Union)
– Private room in a fully equipped shared apartment in the center of Odemira
– Transport for all volunteering-related activities
– Involvement in collective activities and informal training with other volunteers
– Six months living in a small and picturesque town, just 20 km from some of Portugal’s best beaches
What We’re Looking For:
– Check out the formal requirements of the program here
And also:
– Motivated, responsible, autonomous, and creative individuals aged 18–30
– Team players with good organization and initiative
– Interested in rural territory, nature tourism, and sustainable development
– Environmentally conscious and nature-loving
– Comfortable with photography and/or video, content creation, basic design, and communication
– Able to write travel stories or reports
– Enjoy outdoor activities – especially hiking and cycling
– Fluent in English; motivation to learn Portuguese is a plus
– Ideally with a driver’s license
– Available for weekend activities when needed
– Access to personal equipment (e.g. laptop and/or camera – not mandatory)
What You’ll Be Doing:
– Participate in trail maintenance walks organized with the community
– Take part in conservation actions
– Support the ongoing maintenance of hiking and cycling trails
– Create innovative content – photos, videos, and written pieces
– Contribute to social media campaigns
– Help manage Rota Vicentina’s TikTok account with short videos about trail maintenance and field work
– Conduct interviews with local community members
– Map points of interest along the Rota Vicentina trails (landscape, nature, culture, etc.)
Interested?
Check out the testimonies and memories from some of the volunteers we’ve welcomed over time – it’s been a pleasure having each of them with us!
To all of them: thank you for your contribution to the region and the project!
To learn more about other ways to volunteer with Rota Vicentina, click here.
This volunteer opportunity is part of the Regenerar Odemira II project coordinated by the Municipality of Odemira, in partnership with three local associations: Gaia Alentejo, Project Earth and Rota Vicentina) and is a part of the European Solidarity Corps.
These organizations will also host volunteers — you can find more information about those opportunities here.
Don’t wait.
Join us! See you soon!
Margarida is half-Porto native, half-Alfacinha. She’s from Porto, but lived for many years in Lisbon. She comes from the world of journalism, where she began her career, then moved into institutional communications and press relations. A lover of words, cats, and movies, she’s discovered the Alentejo as a destination full of revelations.
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