Emma Furniss-Roe Testimony

“I’m Emma, I’m from the UK and I volunteered at Plantar uma Arvore in Sintra for 4,5 months between August and December. I joined the programme as, after working in finance in London, I was keen for a change and I love nature and hope to work in conservation in the future. Over my time…

Harika Kolli Testimony

“Working with Plantar Uma Arvore for Volunteer Escapes was a memorable experience. It made me realize how ignorant we have been with environment and its preservation. When it comes to the Workspace, we were provided with a friendly environment. Working with this organization boosted my confidence regarding communication with my teammates and also with local…

Valentin Antonio Testimony

“Hi I’m Valentin from France. I spent two and half amazing months as a volunteer within the Plantar uma Árvore team. I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to live and work in such a beautiful place. I was already familiar with some parts of Portugal but I was eager to discover this area and…

Testimony Mario Noguera

“I am very happy with my experience volunteering for such an excellent organisation. Plantar Uma Arvore has met my expectations and I am really grateful to their fantastic team for allowing me to experience the hard-work beauty of tree-planting. I was really in the zone on tree planting day and every hole I dug felt…

Testimony from Amelie Stober

“Hi, my name is Amelie. I’m 18 years old and from Germany. As part of my gap year after finishing high school, I have spent two and a half months in Sintra and worked as a volunteer with Plantar Uma Árvore – Associação. When I arrived in the beginning of October, the very next day,…

Testimony from Vanessa Indama

Hello! My name is Vanessa Indama, I’m 22 years old and I’m from Porto. Through the Plantar Uma Árvore Association, I was able to do volunteer work for two months in Serra do Alvão, in Vila Real. I started my volunteering during the plantation period, which allowed me to acquire new skills (like using a…

Testimony Sonali Ghoorahoo

“Hello, my name is Sonali, I’m French and I’m 22 years old. I studied History and Political science at the University and after my final exam, I decided to take a gap year for travel and voluntary work in contact with nature. I joined the association Plantar Uma Árvore during the winter season from October…

Testimony Tobias Lemke

“Hey, my name is Tobi and I’m 19 years old. I am from Germany and I just spent my last three months in Portugal with the association “Plantar uma Árvore”, starting in the beginning of September. There I lived in the northern location, in the area of “Serra do Alvão”. I was lucky to experience…

Blanche Danede Testimony

“Olá guys! My name is Blanche, I’m a 21 years old French girl. During this two months (September-November) I have been part of a great volunteering with the NGO Plantar uma Árvore. Further to the obtaining of my degree in Geography and Planning I decided to do a gap year, although the current context with…

Testimony Alfiannisa Wikenza

“Hello, I am Alfiannisa, 26 years old, and originally from Indonesia. I have been residing in Germany for the last 7,5 years. Following the completion of my studies in Psychology, I have decided that I needed a change of environment. That was when I contacted Mariana to apply for a volunteer position. Despite having no…