Summary
Volunteer at a wolf sanctuary.
Project location
40 minutes outside Lisbon, Portugal.
Length of project
2 – 4 weeks.
Group/individual basis
You will travel as an individual, but join a group of other volunteers from around the world.
Support
Help and advice from our UK office throughout. Local support from project staff.
Includes
- Volunteer work at the wolf sanctuary
- Pre-departure information covering work issues and advice about life in Portugal
- Transport arranged to your Lisbon accommodation from the airport
- Accommodation in a shared volunteer house in Lisbon for 2 nights, with three meals per day
- Thorough orientation on arrival and tour of Lisbon
- Private transfer to the wolf sanctuary
- Self catering accommodation at the wolf sanctuary
- Excellent in-country support
Not included
- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any home country transport (eg. taxis and buses)
- Return to the airport / Lisbon
- Food at the wolf sanctuary
- Spending money
- Free time activities
Accommodation
Shared accommodation at the wolf sanctuary on a self-catering basis.
Travel arrangements
Fly to Lisbon (LIS). Driver will meet you at airport and take you to the Lisbon accommodation. Private transfer from Lisbon to the wolf sanctuary. You will arrange your own return transport to the airport.
Pre-departure information
You will receive thorough information on your My Oyster account covering project expectations, preparation, health and safety, responsible travel and arrival arrangements at least 4 weeks before departure.
Medical
Vaccinations may be required. We recommend that you visit your Doctor or Travel Nurse as soon as possible to discuss what you might need to have.
Please be aware that Oyster staff are not able to give advice on your medical background or the type of vaccinations that you might need.
You can get useful medical advice relating to your destination on the ‘Fit For Travel’ website – http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/.
You must inform Oyster of any pre-existing physical or mental health conditions. Oyster staff may ask for you to provide a letter from your Doctor before continuing with your booking.
Insurance
You must take out a full travel insurance policy as soon as you can before departure. This must cover you for personal accident, medical, cancellation, emergency evacuation, lost luggage etc. We strongly recommend that you organise your travel insurance upon booking your place. We can introduce a policy with Global Travel Insurance to UK citizens, details of which can be found in your MyOyster account, once you have completed your booking. If you are not eligible for this insurance, please read through it to have an idea of what you need to be covered for.
Any risk factors
Lisbon is a relatively safe place with very little violent crime. Pickpockets do target tourists, so you should take good care of your belongings. The sanctuary is relatively remote, and staff do not live on-site. There is excellent phone reception and volunteers are provided with a phone for emergencies.
Downtime
Participants will be able to travel independently during their time off, as long as they accept that they will be outside Oyster’s jurisdiction, make appropriate insurance provision and inform others. It is important to let staff know when you are due to return and keep them updated if your plans change.
Accessibility
This project could accommodate those with minor physical disabilities. Please discuss with destination manager before booking.
Financial Security
When you book with Oyster you can rest assured that your money will be protected and you will not be stranded abroad in the very unlikely event that our company becomes insolvent. If your booking includes a flight arranged by us, your whole trip will be subject to ATOL protection. If we have not booked your flight then your trip will be just as safe, since it will be insured through International Passenger Protection Ltd.
