Internships | Lisbon Project

An Internship that Makes an Impact

Apply today!

Do you want to spend a few months getting coffee, making photo copies and scrolling through social media to pass the time? Don’t apply here then! At the Lisbon Project our interns have no time to spare!

We love to welcome new and enthusiastic members to our team who are willing to learn on the job, lead activities, help coordinate projects and make a very real impact in the lives of our community. An internship at the Lisbon Project is an opportunity to develop your skills in an environment that encourages and challenges you to grow as a leader. We kindly invite you to read through the different vacancies available and apply for the position you think is most suitable to you. If you find no position suitable to you, then apply anyway and we may still find a place for you to come on board. We look forward to hearing from you!

INTERNSHIP VACANCIES

Community Life Program

Better Together Coordinator

Time Commitment: 15 hours p/Week minimum Intern 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 identit

Community Life Manager

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours a week, minimum 6 month commitment. Reports to: Operations Director Start Date: April 2026 summary: As the Community Life Manager, you will be responsible to lead a division of the Community Life Department filled with events and activities that promote diversity, inclusion and integration. In this role you will inspire, train and manage a team of volunteers who coordinate activities and events within the Community Life department. Events inclu

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 Intern 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 ga

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, cul

Welcome Events Coordinator

Time Commitmen t: 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 inter

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 g

Education Program Assistant

Time Commitmen t: 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 an intern to assist the Education Program Manager as the program grows. Your primary responsibilities will be to take care

Social Care Department

Bridge Team Member

Time Commitment: R equired 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

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 Projec

Benevolence Program

Benevolence Assistant

Time Commitment: 20 - 25 hours p/Week - Minimum 6 months commitment. Reports to: Benevolence Manager Start date: As soon as possible summary: As the Lisbon Project’s Benevolence Program Assistant you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team that is creating meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and migrants in Lisbon. In the Benevolence Program, we try to search for quality donations to meet the material needs of our community. Your main responsibilities inc

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 : 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 program assistant who will support in the deliver

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.

Engagement Coordinator

Time Commitmen t: 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 every

People & Culture Assistant

Time Commitment: 15 - 20 hours a week - Minimum 6 months Reports to: People & Culture Director; People & Culture Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Summary: The Lisbon Project is a non-profit organization that exists to empower and integrate the lives of migrants and refugees in the city of Lisbon. The mission of the People and Culture (P&C) Department is to ensure that anyone who integrates our team will know: “We belong together!” We are looking for a dynamic individ

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: As soon as possible 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 Responsibilit

Outbound recruitment Coordinator

Department: People and Culture Reports to: People and Culture Manager Commitment: 6 months - 20-25 hours p/ week - hybrid Start Date: As soon as possible 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

Fundraising & Communications Department

No posts published in this language yet

Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

Not sure which position to choose?

Send an Open Application

An Internship that Makes an Impact

INTERNSHIP VACANCIES

Community Life Program

Better Together Coordinator

Community Life Manager

Assistant to the Operations Director

Kids Explore Coordinator

Youth Explore Coordinator

Welcome Events Coordinator

Education Program

Portuguese Courses Coordinator

Education Program Assistant

Social Care Department

Bridge Team Member

Care Team Member

Benevolence Program

Benevolence Assistant

Employability Program

Employability Assistant

People & Culture Department

Learning & Development Coordinator

Engagement Coordinator

People & Culture Assistant

Inbound Recruitment Coordinator

Outbound recruitment Coordinator

Fundraising & Communications Department

Not sure which position to choose?

Frequently asked questions

I live abroad but I want to volunteer. Can you help with my visa?

Can I volunteer for less than 3 months?

How many hours do I have to volunteer per week?

Do I have to speak Portuguese to volunteer?

Can I volunteer remotely?

Can I submit a new idea of how I could potentially contribute to the Lisbon Project?

Do you provide a certificate for volunteering?

Do you accept academic internships?

What is the difference between interns and volunteers at the LP?

Can I do an internship if I don’t speak Portuguese?

Can I apply for a 2-month internship?

Does the LP provide food, accommodation or a stipend?

What is the hourly commitment per week?

Registered Charity Number : PT514343575