FAST AND WELL, HERE'S WHO!
DATES AND REGISTRATION
Registrations for open on January 5th!
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Program dates
1st week: January 26th to 30th
2nd week: February 2nd to 6th
WHAT IS BOOTCAMP?
Bootcamp is a volunteering program located in Lisbon, Porto and Minho with a 1 week duration (monday to friday), where we work 8h/day.
Each volunteer chooses one week and committs to participate during those 5 days in the construction work. The work is between monday and friday, from 9AM to 6PM. Each team has 5 volunteers, one coordinator and one professional technician, who guides the work and teaches you everything you need to know.
During this time, meals are included, like lunch and a lot of snacks!
Despite being demanding volunteering, there is a very good environment at work, very relaxed and lively!
If you want to come with us to change lives, here’s what you need to know:
1. During 1 week, you committ to work for 8 hours a day.
2. We work in teams from 9AM to 6PM.
3. Each team has a responsible coordinator.
4. A professional technician is always present at the work place who guides the work and teaches you everything you need to know.
5. The registration has a cost of 25€ (this includes t-shirt, food, insurance, tools and protection equipment).
6. You have to bring to the construction site steel toe boots, clothes to get dirty and, very important,service spirit. In case you don’t have steel toe boots, we can lend you a pair, subject to availability (the boots are used and the has to be arranged in advance)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Rehabilitation of private homes
Monday to Friday,
from 9AM to 6PM,
during 1 week
Direct impact on local communities
Lisbon, Porto and Minho
25€ // includes meals, insurance, t-shirt and material
Frequently Asked Questions
When do registrations open for Bootcamp?
Registrations for Bootcamp 2026 open in January
How do the Bootcamp registrations work?
Click on the city in which you want to register, and fill out the form with your information. After that, you choose the week (or weeks) where you want to participate.
What does it take to be a volunteer?
To become a Just a Change volunteer, you just need to be 18 years old or older, available and willing to help! The rest is up to us 🙂
Are there any age restrictions for volunteering?
Yes. To become a Just a Change volunteer, you must be of legal age.
I've never worked on construction sites and I don't know anything about construction. Can I still participate?
Yes! Our volunteers are constantly accompanied and supervised by a coordinating volunteer and a construction technician, who are there to teach you everything you need!
I don't have steel toe boots.
If you don’t have steel toe boots, we can lend you a pair, subject to availability. It is important that you know the boots aren’t new, they are used and may not be exactly your size. You must arrange the loan in advance. In case you don’t want to wear used boots, you must bring your own.
I am on the waiting list. And now?
(Un)Fortunately, we have more applications than vacancies. Vacancies are occupied in order of registration and therefore it is natural that there are people on the waiting list. But don’t get discouraged yet! There’s always the chance someone drops out and you can join. Unfortunately, this can happen even in the days before the start of the volunteering activity and we have no way of notifying you in advance.
How much does Bootcamp cost and what does it include?
Bootcamp has a cost of 25€.
This includes a Just a Change t-shirt, meals (lunch and snacks), insurance, tools and protection equipment.
I am available to work for the 2 weeks. Can I?
Of course! You can register for more than one week 🙂
Does Bootcamp include accommodation?
No, in this program the volunteers work for 8 hours a day and return to their homes at the end of the day.