Community Service/Human Rights Volunteer Programs, Barcelona
Location: Spain: Barcelona
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs
11000 S Bay Ln Austin, TX 78739 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1 800 731 6406
Fax: 1 617 904 1915
Description
As a volunteer you can use your unique set of skills to benefit a local community in Barcelona through a range of different Connect-123 volunteer program opportunities. A variety of projects exist, and community service volunteers may find themselves caring for toddlers and infants at an orphanage, working with drug users or disadvantaged communities, or assisting with education and literacy initiatives for children and adults. You could also volunteer at local hospitals, teach English, mentor street children and care for children at orphanages. Human rights volunteers may carry out peer education training, conduct monitoring and evaluation of community-based interventions, or get involved in a range of other projects. We carefully match your interests and skills to ensure that you'll be able to make a real, tangible difference while volunteering.
Highlights
Connect-123 program highlights:
- A placement coordinator who specializes in your field of interest to guide you through the application process, giving you insight into local opportunities and placing you in a position that suits your specific skills and experience.
- All the information you need to plan your trip and prepare for life in Cape Town
- Secure, central housing, with easy access to our on-the-ground staff
- Substantial local support, from providing logistical assistance to career and personal mentoring to hands-on help in case of an emergency
- Regular social and cultural activities to help you meet other volunteers and experience all that Cape Town has to offer.
Barcelona highlights:
With amazing artwork virtually everywhere you look, a rich cultural history and a nightlife that has a reputation as being one of the best in the world, Barcelona truly has something for everyone! The city offers everything from urban parks to bustling business sectors, to world-famous works of art and some of the most amazing architecture in the world! And there are as many fascinating museums and Medieval Gothic churches as there at top restaurants and clubs. Barcelona is alive with activity and lives up to its reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
Stepping outside the city limits there are countless areas to visit in the rest of the Catalonia region. Just a short distance away you can visit the monumental city of Giron - which has less tourist traffic than Barcelona, but offers just as much in the way of festivals, cultural activities and restaurants. Or why not visit Figueres and spend the day exploring the Theatre Museu Gala Salvador Dali or soak up the Mediterranean in Sitges and the Costa Daurada?
With so much to do and see in Barcelona and Spain, we're always happy to provide advice on how to plan your adventure.
Qualifications
Connect-123 volunteer positions are tailor-made for students, graduates, and professionals in any field. Based on your specific interests and goals, we will find a unique opportunity where you can contribute your valuable skills. Spanish is not a requirement for all programs and supplemental Spanish lessons are offered to all program participants.
Minimum Education
High School
Languages
- Catalan
- English
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
1695
Cost Include Description:
Connect-123's program fee includes the following:
- facilitating a volunteer experience in Barcelona that specifically meets your needs
- arranging secure, high quality, centrally located accommodation based on your budget
- assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes
- airport meet and greet service
- a complete Argentina preparation and orientation information pack
- advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay
- group-rate discounts
- 24/7 emergency support and assistance
Credit Available
yes
Salary/Pay
Connect-123 arranges unpaid internships for students and professionals looking to gain valuable work experience in Spain. Spanish law prohibits non-residents from receiving any income during their stay in Spain without a valid work permit.Volunteer Types
- Community Development
- Community Centers
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Gender Issues
- Human Rights
- Law
- Minority Groups
- Social Services, Social Work
- Volunteering
- Youth
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Apartment/Flat
- Other
Participants Travel to Spain
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
one weekPost Services Include
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement
Connect-123 facilitates international internship and volunteer positions, linking students and graduates with hands-on learning opportunities in Argentina, China, Ireland, South Africa and Spain for personal and career development. We work across a wide range of fields including business, education, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development and, through our unique consulting process, aim to match the right person to the right local organization, creating equal value for both. Our local knowledge, commitment and passion for what we do ensures that participants feel fully supported and helps them to make the most of their experience abroad.
Year Founded
2005
