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  • Quality Education

Special Needs Support

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
Verified

Highlights

  • Provide individual and personalised care for people with disabilities.
  • Commit to a social and solidarity cause.
  • Learn Spanish and develop your language skills.

Highlights

  • Provide individual and personalised care for people with disabilities.
  • Commit to a social and solidarity cause.
  • Learn Spanish and develop your language skills.
  • Meet other international volunteers and share incredibles memories.
  • Discover Barcelona and its surroundings.
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    50+

    About the program

    Shatter prevailing stereotypes and misconceptions about individuals with disabilities while forging unforgettable experiences and connections!

    Individual care makes a significant difference in helping people with disabilities live meaningful lives. However, finding such care can be challenging, as Spain’s education system is not fully equipped to accommodate these needs. Volunteers provide essential support, offering one-on-one care that ...

    About the program

    Individual care makes a significant difference in helping people with disabilities live meaningful lives. However, finding such care can be challenging, as Spain’s education system is not fully equipped to accommodate these needs. Volunteers provide essential support, offering one-on-one care that enables individuals with disabilities to integrate into their communities and live less stigmatized lives.

    What to Expect:

    • Personal Care: Assist with specific activities related to physical therapy, arts and crafts, exercise, and daily living.

    • Community Integration: Help individuals with disabilities become more integrated into their community.

    • Support and Connection: Provide individual care and build connections with the people you help.

    Daily Tasks:

    • Arts and Crafts: Assist with creative activities.

    • Physical Therapy: Support physical therapy sessions.

    • Exercise: Engage in activities like swimming or walking with dogs.

    • Meal Preparation: Help prepare and serve food.

    • Hygiene Assistance: Assist with personal hygiene and cleaning.

    Why Join?

    • Make an Impact: Provide crucial support to individuals with disabilities.

    • Gain Experience: Develop skills in special needs care and community integration.

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

    Ready to Empower Individuals with Disabilities?

    Typical day

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Special Needs Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

    A typical schedule is as follows:

    07:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

    10:00 a.m.:  

    (1) Travel ...

    Typical day

    After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the Special Needs Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

    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 Special Needs Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project or

    (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Spanish language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project.

    01:30 p.m.: Explore the city and try the local cuisine!

    02:00 - 07:00 p.m.: 

    (1) Travel to the Special Needs Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project 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 neighbourhoods. The local team will give you practical information and some tips to make the most out of your stay.

    Every month there's a different celebration or main event in ...

    Free-time activities

    Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, sun-drenched beaches and picturesque neighbourhoods. The local team will give you practical 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)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    Must have prior experience working with individuals with special needs. This experience may come from personal connections (e.g., a family member), participation in school programs, volunteer work, or similar settings.

    Time Commitment

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

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    What’s included?

    • Pick up at the international airport in Barcelona (when arrival is on the weekend) & public transportation transfer to the accommodation - Sunday 

    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 dinner (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. There are various common areas such as dining room, living room, room balconies, outside areas.The hostel is in a neighbourhood 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 10 minutes walking from the metro stop and has many buses running by that can bring you to the city center in 1 hour.

    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 dinner at the hostel everyday. 

    The hostel restaurant offers meals everyday for all volunteers in a very Spanish style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    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 every Sunday.
    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $735 per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet
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    Eliane BURLAC

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    This stay in Barcelona was amazing. To be able to discover a city and to work at the same time is a great thing for me. I worked in a cat ...

    Location

    Europe > Southern Europe > Spain > Barcelona

    Meet your project coordinator

    Cristiana
    74
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    4.18
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    2015
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    Spoken languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English
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