Being a volunteer is being deliberately useful with no expectations of rewards or payment.

See if you have what it takes to be a volunteer:

. Sensibility regarding the difficulties felt by others;

. Identifying with the organisations mission of which we want to be a part of;

. Having some spare time;

. Training that will allow you to adjust to the action field of the organisation;

. Be polite and educated with others, without ever imposing ideas.
 
For more information, refer to Law nr. 71/98 of November 3rd, establishing the legal framing of voluntary work.
 
Consult opportunities at http://www.bolsadovoluntariado.pt