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Special Needs Care

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

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

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
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) ...

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. : 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 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 neighborhoods. 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 ...

Free-time activities

Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, sun-drenched beaches and picturesque neighborhoods. 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.

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 - 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 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.  

There are various common areas such as dining room, living room, room balconies, 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 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

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

4 weeks (min. stay) 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 574€/week

Program fees

574€ 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

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: Portuguese, Spanish, English

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

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Louise Rivet rating1.8

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Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...
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Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Spain > Barcelona

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