Volunteering in Portugal 😊 Part Time Temporary Volunteer

Surf Cascais is looking for energetic and happy persons to help out in our basic daily duties in exchange for a culture and surf experience in Cascais.

Where: Surf Villa & Surf House in Cascais, Portugal

Months: January 2026 onwards (min. 6 weeks – max.10 weeks)

Position: Non paid volunteer work

Schedule: 5h shifts (Breakfast, Cleaning, Bar) – 5 days a week

*note: we don’t accept friends or couples to volunteer at the same time.

Main tasks:

• Breakfast shift and general cleaning;
• Bar shift and helping with our weekly dinners (shopping, serving, cleaning, etc.);
• Making sure the house is clean, organized and looking amazing to our guests;
• Help with driving, logistics & organizing small events (surf school, tours, softop comp, etc.);
• Socializing with guests and helping them to get around the accommodations and Cascais;
• General help in the house.

Basic qualifications:

• No bachelor degree required but any Hospitality or Tourism course is a big plus.
• Fluency (spoken) in English and preferably other language (German, French, Spanish or Portuguese);
• Minimum age: 19 years old;
• Valid EU drivers license (manual).

Profile:

• Independency and autonomy;
• Multitasking and problem solving;
• Accuracy and attention to the detail;
• Energetic, motivated & pro-active;
• Love for outdoor sports & surfing.

What we can offer:

• Bed in shared room with other volunteers (4 in total) and breakfast;
• Fully equipped kitchen to use and space to store your food;
• Free surf lessons, equipment rental, yoga sessions and beach transfers (according to availability);
• Staff price in all our dinners, bar, merchandising, airport transfers, etc.
• Be part of a young and dynamic team working in a relaxed, friendly and flexible environment;
• Discounts in surf material, tours, etc.

Check more details about the program in our BLOG POST here.

Please send your full CV with photo (date of birth and if you have a valid drivers license – manual) and a small cover letter saying why you would like to work with us to info@surfcascais.com (write the job title in the email subject please).

Hope you can make part of our family soon!

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