Social Work in Spain

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona
• Madrid: 
Madrid

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All Year Round

Description: The primary goal of this project is to assist both the young and the impoverished by improving the structure and environment which these less fortunate citizens exist within. Some of the projects supported by this particular organization include: unemployment assistance, prisoner outreach, assisting ethnic minorities and immigrants as well as general community development and fair trade. This volunteer project in Spain is perfect for those interested in cooperating with and improving social and educational projects which assist less fortunate citizens.

Highlights: Some of the duties performed by volunteers in this particular project include:

* assisting in various administrative duties
* helping marginalized children reach a higher education level
* preventing school desertion
* supporting children by helping with homework
* organizing extracurricular activities for children in hopes of stimulating their interests.

Qualifications: no qualifications are needed

Cost in US$: starts from $1700

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure, and cultural immersion opportunities to interested international volunteers in marvelous countries such as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Ghana, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya. Our unique programs are creative and exciting, as they engage volunteers in breathtaking journeys. Here, a volunteer can become involved in service projects while they explore remote villages. A volunteer can also learn a wonderful new heritage as the Global Crossroad provides language training courses and cultural tours.

Year Founded: 2002