Kind Movement
Instructor programme
Teach a class.
Help an animal.
Kind Movement runs charity classes in and around Lisbon, and 100% of every donation goes to the animals at local shelters. Bring your discipline, we organise the rest.
The model
Movement that gives back.
Every class is a charity class. Participants give what feels right, we suggest €20, and 100% goes straight to the animals at a local shelter. Trainers and spaces give their time, so not a cent is taken along the way.
How it started
Two friends, two rescue dogs, one idea.
We are Luise and Julia. We met in a workout class here in Lisbon, both adopted rescue dogs in Portugal, and started volunteering together at a small shelter in Mafra.
Kind Movement is what happened when we stopped keeping our two biggest passions apart.
How it works
Three steps to your first class.
Apply
Tell us what you teach and when you are free. No commitment, and it takes about two minutes.
Get your class
We set a date, a place and the shelter your class supports. In summer we move in parks, in winter in partner studios, mostly in Lisbon.
Teach, we do the rest
You lead the session. We welcome everyone, capture a little, and collect donations by QR.
Life at Kind Movement
A glimpse of our classes.
People moving together, outside in summer and in studios in winter, dogs in the mix, and a community that keeps growing.
The story so far
Small classes, real results.
goes to the animals at the shelter
raised for shelters so far
shelters supported in Portugal
Every campaign ends with a public breakdown on Instagram: what came in, where it went, and photos of the animals it reached.
Where your donations go
This is who you're moving for.
Donations cover the unglamorous essentials: food, vet bills, vaccines, sterilisations, blankets for cold nights, and transport to new homes across Europe.
So far we have supported Adoro Mimos, Associação dos Animais de Lisboa, Mayday Algarve, JAVA, União Zoófila and Bianca Shelter. See all shelters ›
The honest part
No fee, but plenty in return.
Because 100% of every donation goes to the animals at the shelter, we cannot pay a class fee. We are looking for trainers who want to give one for the cause. Here is what comes back.
A cause you can see
Every cent is tracked and shared publicly, down to the vet bill it paid.
Real visibility
We co-author your class post on Instagram, so it lands with your community too.
A community that fits
Meet movers and trainers across Lisbon who quietly share your values.
We handle the rest
Location, promo, sign-ups and donations are on us. You just teach.
Ready when you are
Move something for the animals.
Takes about two minutes. Not a trainer? See other ways to help
What do you teach?
Any movement discipline or workshop works. Tell us what you would bring.
How would you describe your teaching?
One or two sentences on your style or teaching philosophy.
When could you teach?
This is not a final commitment. It just helps us see whether we have a date that matches, before we reach out to arrange anything.
Pick at least 2 days you could teach
Weekends idealWeekends (Saturday or Sunday) work best so one of us can join. We usually plan one to two months ahead, so dates open from about three weeks from now.
Do you know an indoor space?
In summer we move outdoors. In winter, and on rainy or cold days, every class needs an indoor space. Maybe you teach at a studio, or know one that would love to support a good cause.
Could you ask them if they would host a class for free?
Where should we send the details? 🤍
We will reach out to chat through the details with you.
What happens next
First of all: Thank you for offering your time and your practice to a good cause! 🤍 It genuinely means a lot to us, and to the animals.
- No pressure and no commitment.
- You will get a quick confirmation email the moment you apply.
- We will be in touch within a few days, usually with a little hello on Instagram.
Application received
Thanks. You're on the list.
We will review what you teach and reach out within a few days with venues and dates that fit. In the meantime, come say hi on Instagram at @kind.movement.lisbon.
