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Commits 15+ hours per week and/or takes ownership of core responsibilities, including coordination and decision-making tasks.
Community Life Program
Better Together Coordinator
Time Commitment: 15 hours p/Week minimum Reports to: Community Life Manager Start Date: May 2026 summary: The Lisbon Project is set on building a community that empowers and integrates migrants and refugees. We value relationship building in all that we do, and the Community Life Department is the central focus on making this happen through events, social gatherings, and regular excursions. Better Together is a regular women’s meeting focused on discussions on identity, life
Assistant to the Operations Director
Time Commitment: 20 - 25 hours p/Week, (hybrid model, at the office & remote) - Minimum of 6 Months Commitment Reports to: Operations Director Start Date: July 2026 Summary: As the Assistant to the Operations Director, you will provide administrative and project support in order to ensure the smooth running of all the programs within the Lisbon Project. You will work alongside the Operations Director and Managers, providing support in the planning, researching, organising
Kids Explore Coordinator
Time Commitment: 15 - 20 hours p/Week Reports to: Community Life Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: Kids Explore is a regular creative social activity aimed at migrant and refugee school going children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. As a Coordinator, you will be responsible for a variety of program related activities, such as planning social gatherings with the children, communicating with parents and building a team of volunteers. The social gatherings
Youth Explore Coordinator
Time Commitment: 15/20 hours a week (on Saturdays afternoon every two weeks) Reports to: Community Life Manager Start Date: June 2026 summary: Youth Explore is a biweekly activity aimed at migrant and refugee teenagers. You will work with a team responsible for a variety of program related activities, such as planning regular social gatherings and meetings with the teenagers. The meetings and social gatherings are centered around a variety of topics such as leadership, cultu
Welcome Events Coordinator
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week - 6 Months Commitment Reports to: Community Life Manager Start date: July 2026 summary: As the Lisbon Project´s Welcome Events Coordinator, you will have the exciting responsibility of welcoming new members as well as fostering a sense of community within the organization. Positioned within the Community Life Department, you will lead teams and weekly events that create a safe space for community members, team members and guests to intera
Education Program
Portuguese Courses Coordinator
Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours p/Week Reports to: Education Program Manager Start Date: As soon as possible summary: The Lisbon Project is a non-profit organization that exists to protect and integrate the lives of migrants and refugees in the city of Lisbon. We are currently seeking a coordinator for the team of Portuguese volunteer-teachers. This person will be responsible for the successful delivery of the intensive Portuguese courses at Lisbon Project. This role is a gre
Education Program Assistant
Time Commitment: 20 - 30 hours p/Week - Minimum commitment of 6 months. Schedule: To be discussed w/ Program Manager Reports to: Education Program Manager Start Date: July 2026 summary: The Lisbon Project is a non-profit organization that exists to protect and integrate the lives of migrants and refugees in the city of Lisbon. We are currently seeking a key volunteer to assist the Education Program Manager as the program grows. Your primary responsibilities will be to take c
Social Care Department
Social Care Manager Assistant
Time Commitment: 20 - 25 hours p/Week - Minimum 6 months commitment. Reports to: Social Care Manager Start date: As soon as possible summary: The Lisbon Project’s mission is to build a community that integrates and empowers refugees and migrants. The assistant to the Social Care Manager‘s role in this is to support community members to get: Integrated through increased understanding of their specific paperwork; Empowered through more generalised workshops that increase knowle
Bridge Team Member
Time Commitment: Required minimum of 1 morning or 1 afternoon in-person per week, for a minimum of six months; highly desired more than this! Reports to: Bridge Team Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: The Lisbon Project’s mission is to build a community that integrates and empowers refugees and migrants. The Bridge Team’s role in this is to support community members to get: integrated through increased understanding of their specific paperwork and empowe
Care Team Member
Time Commitment: Minimum one set morning or afternoon per week, ideally 1 – 2 days if comfortable and sustainable amid other commitments Reports to: Care Team Manager and Social Care Director Minimum Education Level: Training and/or experience in offering emotional support, ideally in the process of training as a psychologist, therapist or other wellbeing practitioner Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: As a member of the Care Team you will help the Lisbon Project pro
Employability Program
Employability Assistant
Time Commitment: 20 - 30 hours p/Week (depending on availability) - Minimum 6 months commitment Minimum education level: Preferably a master’s degree (ongoing or concluded) Reports to: Employability Program Manager Start date : July 2026 summary: The Lisbon Project is a non-profit organization that exists to protect and integrate the lives of migrants and refugees in the city of Lisbon. We are currently seeking a program assistant who will support in the delivery of all acti
People & Culture Department
Learning & Development Coordinator
Time Commitment: 15 - 20 hours p/Week - Minimum commitment of 6 months Reports to: People & Culture Manager Start Date: July 2026 Summary: As the Learning & Development Coordinator you will be responsible of the entire development process, from holding supervisors accountable for the development discussions as well as gathering and acting upon the feedback received. You are also expected to coordinate and develop trainings for the Team Members according to their needs. Es
Engagement Coordinator
Time Commitment: 20 to 25 hours p/Week - Minimum of 6 months Reports to: People & Culture Manager Start Date: July 2026 Summary: We are a diverse global team, with over 100 members, each bringing a unique blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is for every team member to not only feel welcomed but that they truly belong in our community. By fostering this sense of belonging, we aim to provide a solid foundation and mutual understanding, enabling everyon
Inbound Recruitment Coordinator
Department: People and Culture Reports to: People and Culture Manager Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 months - 20-25 hours p/ week - hybrid Start date: August 2026 Summary: The Inbound Recruitment Coordinator manages candidates who apply to the Lisbon Project. This role ensures a smooth, humane, and well-organised recruitment process, from application to placement, supporting the mission and day-to-day needs of the organisation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Screen ap
Outbound recruitment Coordinator
Department: People and Culture Reports to: People and Culture Manager Commitment: 6 months - 20-25 hours p/ week - hybrid Start Date: August 2026 Summary: The Outbound Recruitment Coordinator focuses on proactively finding and engaging potential candidates and volunteers who have not applied directly. This role strengthens the Lisbon Project’s talent pipeline, especially for priority and hard-to-fill roles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Proactively source potential c
Fundraising & Communications Department
Photography/Videography coordinator
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week with a minimum commitment of 6 months. Reports to: Communications Manager Start date: As soon as possible Summary There are many reasons for moving to a different country. Some people move seeking a better job and education, while others flee from human rights violations, persecution, and violent conflicts. Whatever the reason and the status, migrants or refugees face some challenges not only on the journey to the new country but also whe
Media and communications coordinator
Time Commitment: 20 hours p/ week - 6 Months Commitment Reports to: Communications Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Media and Communications Coordinator to oversee our communication strategy, manage content production, and lead our volunteer communications team. This role is central to maintaining and expanding our organization’s presence, both online and offline, ensuring all projects and communications align with our mission. You wil
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Frequently asked questions
No, the Lisbon Project’s Internal Policy does not allow us to get involved in our volunteers’ legal immigration process.
No, unfortunately this is the minimum requirement for volunteering at the Lisbon Project.
It depends on the volunteering position! Some positions require a minimum while others are open to your availability.
It depends on the volunteering position! But in many cases you do not have to speak Portuguese.
It depends on the volunteering position. But in all positions we ask volunteers to come to the Lisbon Project at least once a week.
Absolutely! We’d love to hear your idea. Send us an email to humanresources@lisbonproject.org!
Yes, all of our volunteers are given a certificate once they complete their time at the Lisbon Project.
Yes, we are happy to provide necessary supervision and documents for academic internships.
Interns are given more management and coordination responsibilities, require a bigger time commitment and are provided with closer supervision for learning purposes. Volunteers serve in more hands on practical and punctual activities.
It depends on the internship position. But in many cases, you don’t have to speak Portuguese. Fluency in English is a compulsory and we love interns who speak Arabic, Kurdish and/or French!
Unfortunately this is not possible. Most of our internships require a minimum of 3-6 months minimum.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any of these. All of our internships are unpaid positions. In exceptional cases, we may support with transportation costs.
Most of our internships require a commitment of about 30 hours per week.
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