• Quality Education

Children & Youth Support

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Make a lasting impact by volunteering with a local NGO and empowering underprivileged children through education
  • Inspire and share your knowledge with children, providing them with valuable learning opportunities and opening doors to new possibilities
  • Connect with a diverse group of passionate volunteers from around the world, fostering meaningful friendships and cultural exchange

Highlights

  • Make a lasting impact by volunteering with a local NGO and empowering underprivileged children through education
  • Inspire and share your knowledge with children, providing them with valuable learning opportunities and opening doors to new possibilities
  • Connect with a diverse group of passionate volunteers from around the world, fostering meaningful friendships and cultural exchange
  • Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and enhance your language skills through immersive experiences and interactions
  • Explore the vibrant city of Barcelona and its breathtaking surroundings, uncovering the rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Help children with a lack of support to continue their education and develop new interests and skills !

    Join the Youth Support Program in Barcelona! In Barcelona, there is a growing poverty divide, and many children lack access to essential support services. Schools and after-school centers provide a safe, supportive place for students to be productive during their free time. Volunteers play a crucial ...

    About the program

    Join the Youth Support Program in Barcelona! In Barcelona, there is a growing poverty divide, and many children lack access to essential support services. Schools and after-school centers provide a safe, supportive place for students to be productive during their free time. Volunteers play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive environment, helping with personal development, and teaching life skills that can change young people's futures.

    Youth Support volunteers assist students aged 3-16 with homework, organizing activities, teaching English, mentoring, and simply spending time with them. During school and summer holidays, volunteers also help with trips to the beach or summer camps outside town. You'll work closely with organization staff and other volunteers to promote better outcomes for young people in Barcelona.

    What to Expect:

    • Inclusive Environment: Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.

    • Personal Development: Help children and young people develop life skills and achieve personal growth.

    • Engaging Activities: Participate in organizing fun and educational activities.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Homework Help: Assist students with their homework.

    • Activity Organization: Arrange and facilitate activities.

    • English Teaching: Teach English to young people.

    • Mentoring: Mentor children and support their personal development.

    • School Support: Assist educational teams with daily routines and break times.

    • Playground Activities: Engage with children during playground activities.

    • Holiday Activities: Organize games, workshops, theatre plays, and excursions during school and summer holidays.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Support the personal and educational development of underprivileged youth.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in teaching, mentoring, and activity organization.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Barcelona while making a positive difference.

    Ready to Empower Young People?

    Typical day

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Youth Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. The schedule depends on the organization and its needs at the moment. Volunteers have minimum days off (weekends usually).

    A ...

    Typical day

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Youth Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. The schedule depends on the organization and its needs at the moment. Volunteers have minimum days off (weekends usually).

    A typical schedule is as follows:
    07:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation
    10:00 a.m.: 

    • (1) Travel to the Youth Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with children or
    • (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Spanish language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project.

    01:30 p.m.: Lunch is served at the accommodation. In the morning you can grab a “packed lunch” to have in the city or at your placement.
    02:00 - 07:00 p.m.: 

    • (1) Travel to the Youth Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with children or
    • (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Spanish language lessons or enroll other activities if you have a morning project.

    08:00 - 10:00 p.m. : Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.

    Free-time activities

    Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, sun-drenched beaches and picturesque neighborhoods. Local team will give you information and some tips to make the most out of your stay.

    Every month there's a different celebration or main event in the city. If you ...

    Free-time activities

    Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, sun-drenched beaches and picturesque neighborhoods. Local team will give you information and some tips to make the most out of your stay.

    Every month there's a different celebration or main event in the city. If you happen to be around, check the festivities calendar for that month!

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level) or Spanish (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) and it is recommended that volunteers know some basic Spanish or have a basic understanding of Spanish in order to get the most out of this project.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by ImpacTrip

    What’s included?

    • Pick up at the international airport in Barcelona (when arrival is on the weekend) & public transportation transfer to the accommodation - On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :) If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
    • Accommodation at a dormitory at a social hostel, female dormitory or mixed dormitory with a private bathroom; bed sheets are provided
    • Two meals a day everyday: Breakfast and lunch (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
    • Shared use of the common room, outdoor area, and free WIFI
    • Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Spain and Spanish culture, volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information, and safety guidelines)
    • Responsible guided city tour
    • The best tips to discover the city!
    • Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
    • Introduction on the first day of volunteering
    • Ongoing support throughout the stay
    • 24h/7 emergency support

    Airport Pickup at Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

    Accommodation

    You will stay accommodated in a social hostel with a meaningful social mission in Barcelona city. The Hostel has the capacity to accommodate up to 320 conscious travelers who want to visit Barcelona in a responsible way. There are various common areas such as dining room, living room, room balconies and outside areas.  

    The hostel is in a neighborhood where you can find everything you need: a mall, local coffee shops, supermarkets, ATMs, hospital, police and most utilities you will need just around the corner. The Hostel is 5 minutes walking from the metro stop and has many buses and a tranvia running by that can bring you to the city center in 10 minutes.

    But what is really unique about it is its social concept. The hostel is actually a social business for a non-profit ran in the same building. The non-profit develops a wide range of programs, campaigns and activities for children and youth, their families and third sector organizations.

    Food & Beverages

    We will provide breakfast and lunch at the hostel everyday. The hostel restaurant offers meals with fresh local ingredients everyday for all volunteers in a very Spanish style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.

    For dinner, you can either explore the city or use the kitchen at the accommodation :)

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in Barcelona. We assist you to find cheap flights to Spain. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Spain provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Spain you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Spain. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Our Barcelona programs start on the Sunday before the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 1,585€
    3 weeks 2,050€
    4 weeks 2,515€
    5 weeks 2,980€
    6 weeks 3,445€
    7 weeks 3,910€
    8 weeks 4,375€
    9 weeks 4,840€
    10 weeks 5,305€
    11 weeks 5,770€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 6,235€
    Average fees 656€/week

    Program fees

    656€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with ImpacTrip during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    ImpacTrip

    Good 4.2 rating (70 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2015

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Cristiana

    Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

    About the project

    ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Meet your organization

    ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

    We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

    We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

    We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

    Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

    70 reviews · rating4.2

    Joshua Ludlam rating5

    2022 at Children & Youth Support

    The trip was fantastic. I loved volunteering in two wonderful youth centres. The site seeing is phenominal and the friendships made with other volunteers will last a lifetime! Clara & Joana help us learn about the culture, have tips for places to visit and socialise. They were so supportive and ...
    Andrea Bucalossi rating5

    2022 at Children & Youth Support

    I really recommend this experience especially with impactrip. Joana and Clara were amazing. The pre-departure, and the on-site organization was excellent. They were always available for any of our needs. Speaking about the placement it was a mix of fun and excitement, 4h per day. Children always ...
    Alba Gala Torrero rating5

    2024 at Youth Supporter

    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
    Martin Hag rating3.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
    Thomas Payne rating3.2

    2024 at Animal Care and Protection

    Honestly, I was surprised, when on the website it shows photos of so many dogs, animals, it turned out I was working at a cat sanctuary. It's not that I was disappointed by the cats, it was just a shock, and also, at points of the sanctuary I feel like I wasn't apart of it massively, there wasn't ...
    Isabel Hager rating2.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    Here’s a more formal and assertive version of your feedback: After months of requesting a detailed schedule for our diving experience, we only received the information after all payments had already been made. To pay €1,500 for a week, only to end up with just four dives, is completely ...

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    Europe > Southern Europe > Spain > Barcelona

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