Volunteer Abroad in Spain with United Planet for 1-52 Weeks
- Spain
About Program
United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers life-changing experiences to individuals or groups by having them interact with local communities through work projects, cultural activities, and homestays. It operates in over 25 countries, with programs ranging from 1-12 weeks to 6 months to 1 year.
In Spain, the program is hosted by AFAIJ, a Spanish non-profit that promotes youth development through non-formal education. Volunteering opportunities include working with disadvantaged children, supporting those with disabilities or illnesses, and participating in local environmental initiatives.
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Program Highlights
- Children and Education, Conservation and Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Projects
- See a Bull Fight!
- Witness the Wonders of La Sagrada Familia
- Practice Your Spanish with Conversations with Locals!
Popular Programs
Volunteers can work at a center for children who come from difficult backgrounds and need a familiar and supportive environment. Volunteer tasks include helping manage daily activities for the children, developing advocacy and life improvement plans, and helping mobilize the center’s resources. Volunteers can also work at center for children and individuals with physical and mental disabilities as well as chronic illnesses such as AIDS and addiction.
Volunteer tasks may include supporting staff during educational workshops, assisting maintenance staff with tending to animals and cleaning and monitoring breeding areas, and collaborating on various conservation projects as identified by the staff.
At the conservation park, volunteer tasks may include the cleaning and maintenance of the garden and forest fire risk areas, assisting in the maintenance of fire prevention and natural park tourist routes.
Scholarships
United Planet Service Scholarships
Several scholarships are available for those looking to volunteer for a short or long-term period abroad with the non-profit organization United Planet, who work with communities in over 35 countries around the world.
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Location
Come to Spain for its beautiful landscapes, variety of culture, and amazing food and wine. Each region shines with its own individuality and reflects Spain's remarkable history as one of the world's strongest empires. Get to know the country famous for fiestas, siestas, and tapas!
