Group Volunteering (2024)
About the activity
In this volunteering activity, our volunteers actively engaged in two important local events in Barcelos: the celebrations of April 25 and the preparation of Festa das Cruzes, the city’s traditional pilgrimage held annually in the first week of May.
As part of the April 25th commemorations, which celebrate the restoration of democracy in Portugal, the volunteers contributed to the logistical organization of the parachute jumps coordinated by the Vale d’Este Parachute Association. This symbolic activity brought the local community together in a meaningful way, and our volunteers were proud to be part of it.
In the following days, the team supported preparations for Festa das Cruzes, immersing themselves in one of the most vibrant cultural traditions of the region. Through these experiences, our volunteers not only contributed with their work, but also gained valuable insights into Portuguese history, culture, and civic spirit.
About the volunteers
Group Volunteering activity involved 20 volunteers, 5 Latvian, 5 Spanish, 5 French and 5 Portuguese.
About the mobility
Between April 23- May 07, 2024.