Fully Funded Volunteering Opportunity in Portugal in Project Management and Graphic Design 2026
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 30
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
DYPALL Network – Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Participação Cidadã has announced the opening of applications for a fully funded volunteering opportunity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program in Portimão, Portugal. The project will run for 12 months, starting in October 2026.
This opportunity is considered one of the leading international volunteering programs for young people seeking practical experience within a European organization working in youth participation, democracy, and community engagement. Volunteers will join one of two main tracks: project management or graphic design, communications, and digital media. They will also have the opportunity to work within an international, multicultural team and contribute to the implementation of European Union-funded projects.
The volunteering opportunity in Portugal provides a non-formal learning environment that helps participants develop their professional and personal skills. Volunteers will gain experience in managing European projects, content creation, event organization, and working with civil society organizations. They will also benefit from full funding, including accommodation, a food allowance, pocket money, travel costs, and training throughout the project period.
Benefits
Selected volunteers will receive:
- Free, fully equipped accommodation with internet access.
- Housing in the center of Portimão, close to the organization’s office.
- A monthly food allowance of €150.
- Monthly pocket money of €180.
- Coverage of round-trip travel expenses in accordance with ESC program rules.
- Pre-departure training in cooperation with the sending organization.
- An online preparatory meeting before arrival.
- Internal training during the project.
- Regular follow-up and evaluation meetings.
- A final evaluation and a certificate of participation.
- Practical experience within an international European organization.
- Development of professional and leadership skills while working in a multicultural team.
Duties & responsibilities
Volunteers will choose one of the following two tracks:
First: Graphic Design and Communications
Tasks include:
- Designing visual materials for projects.
- Managing social media accounts.
- Producing digital content.
- Photography.
- Video recording and editing.
- Supporting the organization’s media campaigns.
- Contributing to non-formal educational activities.
- Documenting events and projects.
Second: Project Management
Tasks include:
- Assisting in the preparation and writing of European projects.
- Contributing to report preparation.
- Supporting project management and implementation.
- Organizing events, workshops, and meetings.
- Coordinating the logistics of activities.
- Contributing to non-formal educational activities.
- Collaborating with the team to monitor funded projects.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be registered on the European Solidarity Corps portal.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be motivated to participate in volunteer work.
- Demonstrate responsibility and initiative.
- Enjoy working as part of an international team.
- Be prepared to work in a multicultural environment.
- Commit to participating for the entire duration of the project.