“Online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and others who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation (board and lodging).”
WWOOF
“The International WWOOF Association: World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms”
PO Box 2675, Lewes, BN7 1RB, England
The International Voluntary Service (IVS)
A peace organisation working for the sustainable development of local and global communities throughout the world.
If you belong to a professional association or union try contacting them for details of links with counterparts in Portugal. Consult the reference book Trade Associations and Professional Bodies of the UK at your local reference library.
Try the main daily newspapers – they all advertise job vacancies. Most Portuguese newspapers carry vacancies every day. The Diário de Notícias and Público carry advertisements for work mainly in the Lisbon area, whilst Jornal de Notícias is better for vacancies in Oporto. The weekly newspaper Expresso is published on Saturdays and is the main source of specialist and management vacancies.
The Press in the UK:
Vacancies sometimes appear in the UK press, but they are usually to work for UK-based companies working in Portugal. International newspapers such as the International Herald Tribune carry advertisements for management, technical and professional staff. Professional journals and magazines available in the UK may also be a useful source of jobs, especially if the journal is world-renowned. Benns Media, a directory listing all UK trade magazines and journals, is available in public reference libraries.
The majority of private employment agencies are based in Lisbon and Oporto. Private agencies are listed in Páginas Amarelas under Pessoal Temporário (Temporary) and Pessoal Recrutamento e Selecçao (Personnel Recruitment and Selection). Larger public reference libraries in the UK may well hold copies of Páginas Amarelas.
UK Employment Agencies:
Some UK employment agencies that deal with work abroad are registered with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). REC is a trade association of recruitment agencies and may be able to recommend an agency to help you in your search for work. If you write to REC outlining the type of employment you are looking for, they should be able to provide you with a list of suitable agencies. There will be a small administration fee to you for this service.
EURES – European Employment Services
A cooperation network designed to facilitate the free movement of workers within the European Economic Area. Partners in the network include public employment services, trade union and employers’ organisations. The network is coordinated by the European Commission. www.europa.eu.int/eures
Careerjet
Careerjet is an employment search engine for Portugal. It allows you to search a growing selection of jobs listed on company sites as well as jobsites in one go saving you the trouble of having to go to each site individually.
Hays Portugal
“Hays is a global leader in specialist recruitment and HR services. Looking for a new career opportunity? The Hays website gives you access to the most up-to-date job vacancies with top employers throughout Portugal.”
4 International Careers & Jobs
“An international employment directory selecting and reviewing world-wide top job sites. 4icj.com includes 2200 employment sites ranked by popularity in 190 countries and is a free starting point to find overseas jobs and work abroad.”
Language Jobs Portugal
“Top Language Jobs is the only website you need if you’re looking for language jobs in Portugal. We have all the best jobs from all the top job agencies and employers on one site.”
Finance Jobs in Portugal
“Jobs in the financial marketplace, recruitment & employment offers. Financial job news & employment trends”
AuPair & Nanny Jobs in Portugal
“GreatAuPair is the world’s largest, most-trusted online Au Pair & Nanny Agency”
Au Pair Connect
Worldwide au pair database. Online au pair matching.
