Volunteering at NGOs in Valencia

  Spain

• Valencia: 
Valencia

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: We offer you the possibility to enrol in a program of internships in companies in Valencia, Spain. Our objective is that you improve certain key skills needed in working life, such as language skills, understanding of cultures or co-operation skills.

The selected NGOs take the participants with the profile they need during periods from two to six months through an agreement created for this purpose. The daily schedule of the volunteering will vary depending on the necessities of each NGO (from 20 to 40 hours per week) and it is not mandatory to give you any retribution.

Highlights: You will not only reinforce your knowledge of Spanish, but you will also get to know the Spanish culture and will acquire intercultural soft skills, which will be very valuable in your future personal and professional development.

Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 weeks intensive course in our language school is required for those with an high-intermediate level of Spanish (B2 level in the European Framework of reference). If you have lower skills, you must extend the intensive Spanish course at our school for the necessary period. Please consider a minimum of 8 weeks to acquire an intermediate level of Spanish if you are a complete beginner (preferably 10 weeks).

- Your Resume in Spanish (preferably include a passport photo). Previous studies or work experience has to be sufficiently related to the desired area of work in which the internship should take place. Please check the sample in pdf. If you are a beginner or low intermediate in Spanish you can send it in English also.

- A Cover Letter in Spanish describing the type and duration of the internship desired. It is important to be flexible, realistic and honest as this will facilitate us to place you. Please check the Sample in word.

- A copy of your full health insurance covering during your whole stay in Spain. If you don't have one, we can provide you one.

- Balanced economical situation to cover all the costs of transport, food and lodging during your stay in Spain.

- Finally, you should have an open and social character, and should adapt to the profile the collaborating company requires.

Cost in US$: 450 USD

- Enrolment fee and pre-departure assistance in arranging your application and assistance including any necessary visa procedure or LEONARDO/ERASMUS application.

- Selection of the collaborating company according to your needs.

- Processing of the necessary agreements of the internships with the collaborating companies inside the legal framework in Spain.

- Assistance and support throughout your placement. Internships in Spain will be the link between you and the company in order to solve doubts and problems as quickly as possible.

- Your right preparation for the internship and monitoring of your evolution.

- Orientation packets once you are here. Including tourist and city information, transportation and communications details, etc.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We offer many kinds of social volunteering but one of the most successful is to work with immigrants that includes organization of language courses, and activities for children. The interns are also responsible for designing and carrying out questionnaires to evaluate the success of the Centre and finding out the additional needs of those who visit.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of From 2 to 50

AIP Language Institute's Mission Statement: AIP Language Institute is a Spanish Language and Cultural Institute located in the historical town of Valencia. AIP Language Institute offers you the opportunity to discover from Valencia, the millenarian city located at the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Spanish instruction is available at all levels, with curricular specifically developed to meet your particular needs. In addition, cultural activities, such as excursions and field trips are prepared to enhance classroom learning and social activities with native students to fully experience Spanish life in Valencia, Spain.