The project
This work camp focuses on inclusion, creativity, and community engagement through street theatre. Volunteers will take part in group dynamics sessions, presentations about the city and region, and discussions on the work camp theme, including objectives and task division.
Participants will receive training in theatre performance and workshops on how to understand and embrace difference. A key part of the project is working directly with the local NGO Cercimarante, which supports young people with disabilities.
Together, volunteers and local young people will prepare a public street theatre event to be presented to the wider community. The final performance is expected to attract more than 500 spectators, making it a truly impactful experience of inclusion and cooperation.
Accommodation & food
Volunteers will stay in shared rooms (4 people per room) at the Casa da Juventude de Amarante (Youth Centre). The accommodation includes kitchen facilities, bathrooms, and showers.
Meals will be provided through the youth centre’s bar/restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food is designed to be healthy, with organic and vegetarian ingredients included whenever possible.
Laundry is available (self-service), and free Wi-Fi is provided at the centre.
Location & leisure
Amarante is a charming small town in northern Portugal, located in the Porto district, around 60 km inland from Porto. With a historic centre of about 12,000 inhabitants, it is well known for tourism, culture, and wine production.
The town lies close to the famous Oporto wine region and is crossed by the beautiful Tâmega River, set in the valley near one of Portugal’s most important mountain areas (Marão, 1450m).
Amarante has good transport connections, including highways linking Porto and Guimarães, as well as a reliable bus system. Porto Airport is only about 40 minutes away by car, making the location easily accessible for international volunteers.
Project host
The project is hosted in collaboration with the local cooperative Cercimarante, an organisation supporting young people with disabilities.
The work camp aims to:
Support the preparation of an inclusive street theatre performance
Develop autonomy and self-esteem among young people with disabilities
Encourage intercultural contact and inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities
Foster volunteers’ personal and social development through non-formal education
Combat prejudice and stereotypes through direct experience
Promote cultural heritage, tolerance, respect, and human rights values
Public events such as an Intercultural Night and community presentations will strengthen links between volunteers and local residents.
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