Since the Foundation was first established, integration within the local chas been assumed as one of the institution’s intrinsic characteristics. This has led to an emphasis on volunteering as a privileged means of involving the local community. Implemented in 2002, the Volunteering Programme represents an open attitude by the Foundation in relation to society, based on the principles of participation, solidarity and cooperation, complementarity and free provision of services, among others. There has been significant adhesion to this initiative from the outset, demonstrating that members of civil society are extremely keen to participate in implementation of the Serralves project.
The Foundation organises two kinds of volunteering:
- The General Volunteering Programme: that takes place throughout the year.
- One-off Volunteering: For specific one-off events such as: Serralves em Festa, the Autumn Festival, BioBlitz.
Faça parte da Festa do Outono!
Nos dias 26 e 27 de setembro, o Parque de Serralves volta a celebrar a chegada do outono com dois dias de encontro, descoberta e partilha, com atividades para todas as idades.
Para tornar esta Festa possível, contamos também com a energia e o envolvimento dos nossos voluntários. Ao integrar a equipa de voluntariado, poderá acompanhar diferentes momentos da programação, apoiar e orientar os visitantes e contribuir para proporcionar a todos uma experiência acolhedora em Serralves.
Junte-se à equipa e viva a Festa do Outono de uma forma diferente.
Inscrições aqui: Voluntariado Festa do Outono 2026
Complete the online form to make your application in the Serralves volunteer programme.
To learn more about this initiative, we suggest that you read the FAQ (portuguese) and the Volunteer Welcome Manual (portuguese)
If you have any question or inquiry, please send an email to voluntariadoserralves@serralves.pt. We will try to respond to as quickly as possible!
The Volunteer Programme in Portugal is governed by: Law no. 71/98 of 3 November, Decree-Law no. 389/99 of September 30 and Decree Law no. 176/2005 of 25 October.
Ranging from reception of the general public, reception of school groups, support in gardening practices and in the library or collaboration in celebrations: the volunteer can choose his area of volunteering, according to his skills, availability and areas of interest.
Availability, taste for culture, willingness to give one’s time and knowledge, motivation and confidence, team spirit, belief that everyone’s collaboration makes a difference ... these are the qualities that are required to be a Volunteer at Serralves and join of the most well successful and consolidated cultural projects in Portugal, that has unique international projection and recognition.
VISITING SERRALVES
Serralves Museum
Serralves Museum
Park
Park
House of Cinema
House of Cinema
Serralves Villa
Serralves Villa