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Marketing and Media Assistant

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1 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 15 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Quality work experience
  • Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both residents and international volunteers alike.
  • Design leisure and cultural activities and participate taking active part on them
  • Build social cohesion, enhance civic participation, mitigate conflict and contribute to society's well-being
  • Upload photos, videos, news and all things about your experience in Spain

Especially good for

Age 15+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs

About the program

Volunteers help schools in investigating and reporting on events, news, as well as help with reception and administration issues.

This program will enhance and develop the skills of any student with enough motivation and good background in some of the areas mentioned, while also providing a wonderful cultural opportunity for an intrepid traveler. This is a true volunteer program, where volunteers get stuck in and truly ...

About the program

This program will enhance and develop the skills of any student with enough motivation and good background in some of the areas mentioned, while also providing a wonderful cultural opportunity for an intrepid traveler. This is a true volunteer program, where volunteers get stuck in and truly contribute to Schools' work. Volunteers will write original articles, edit work, develop strategies on social media and digital trends, update social media and be a true member of the news team as they report on news around the region. Volunteers will find this to be a hugely rewarding program, gaining real life experience in Spain, networking with colleagues and building a resume of work.

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways and can expect to undertake some of the following tasks:

  • Writing articles in English or any other language where they are fluent 
  • Assist with social media pages and groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

  • Use Multimedia content to connect people emotionally to pressing social, gender and environmental causes

  • Developing and maintaining a social media strategy that can help the School secure its leadership in Spain and enhance its visibility

  • Take photographs and/or video documentation and report, interview, write and edit content related to our program

Typical day

There are 2 different shifts to choose from: 9:30am -1:30 pm and 4:00pm  to 7pm.

Volunteers in this program can expect to work for around 3 - 4 hours per day, 4 or 5 days a week, typically Monday through Friday. There is always a specific mentor or coordinator in the program to guide the volunteers. ..

Typical day

There are 2 different shifts to choose from: 9:30am -1:30 pm and 4:00pm  to 7pm.

Volunteers in this program can expect to work for around 3 - 4 hours per day, 4 or 5 days a week, typically Monday through Friday. There is always a specific mentor or coordinator in the program to guide the volunteers. When not volunteering participants are free to enjoy this incredible city! 

Volunteer schedules depend on the needs at the time of placement but a typical day is likely to look something like this:
  • 4.00  Meeting with the program coordinator 
  • 4:15 pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START: Placements will be tailored both to the volunteer's preferences, skills set and the needs of the community.
  • 6:45 pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END: Exact finishing times will depend on the specific project 
  • 6:55 pm De-brief with the project coordinator 
Evenings, nights and weekends are free time to enjoy the sights, beaches sounds, vibes, cuisine and entertainment on offer in Bilbao.

Free-time activities

During weekdays we organize free leisure and cultural activities such as salsa lessons, wine tasting, excursions, tapas tours or visits to museums. All of them are free of charge for our volunteers. 

At weekends students can also enjoy their passions such as hiking, surfing or going to a winery. The ...

Free-time activities

During weekdays we organize free leisure and cultural activities such as salsa lessons, wine tasting, excursions, tapas tours or visits to museums. All of them are free of charge for our volunteers. 

At weekends students can also enjoy their passions such as hiking, surfing or going to a winery. The area is full of potential activities to enjoy beaches and mountains.  You can also enjoy the astonishing areas where some of the chapters of game of thrones was played. Be sure that Saint James walk is also going through Bilbao. To sum up, a place where you can not get bored.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 15 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 15 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

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

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 Instituto Hemingway

  • Spanish course 20 hours per week during first 2 weeks
  • Accommodation dorm room
  • Equipment
  • Free leisure and cultural activities during weekdays
  • Supervisor and regular evaluation meetings during your program 
  • Support 24 hours and 7 days a week from our associated local staff
  • Certificate of volunteering at the end as well as the Spanish course with the level achieved
  • Center Accredited by the Cervantes Institute 
  • Volunteering 20 hours per week 
  • Airport pick up is included

Airport Pickup at Bilbao Airport

Aiport pick up is provided and included in the program.

Accommodation

We provide dorm rooms in shared apartment with all facilities. Wifi, cleaner once per week, kitchen, bathrooms etc are included. The apartment is in walking distance to our school. In case you want single room ask for a price difference.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao. 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

You can join our program any Monday all year round. Volunteers ideally need to come at weekends. 

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

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 1,000€
3 weeks 1,350€
4 weeks 1,700€
8 weeks 2,500€
16 weeks 5,350€
50 weeks (max. stay) 25,000€
Average fees 750€/week

Program fees

750€ per week 1 - 50 weeks Age 15 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 50 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 Instituto Hemingway during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Instituto Hemingway

Fantastic 4.5 rating (92 reviews)

Agency - founded in 1999

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Jose

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Instituto Hemingway is a worker-run service cooperative that works the local network of NGOs, associations and social enterprises with international volunteers.

Meet your organization


Our vision is to promote international volunteerism, local associations and social enterprises by strategically matching international volunteer with local talents and creative thinking. Our goal is to function as a hub of innovative ideas and projects that can have a positive impact on Bilbao and the surrounding region. To that purpose we are constructing a community of social innovators - an international network that combines the energy and passion of volunteers from all over the world with the knowledge and skills of local NGOs, associations and social enterprises.

Volunteers work with the International Bilbao Network to support the causes of many Bilbao associations, NGOs, and public schools. Our local partners are committed to fostering social inclusion – in particular with regard to children at risk and migrants – as well as promoting local cultural heritage, English language,  animal care and environmental protection. The different organisations are committed to fostering social inclusion – in particular with regard to children at risk, migrants and homeless – as well as promoting local cultural heritage, English language, and environmental protection.

We are located in downtown Bilbao, just a few meters from  Gran Via in the historical centre. Instituto Hemingway is hosted in a 19th-century building across two floors and a rooftop terrace with a panoramic view.

92 reviews · rating4.5

Laura Hart rating5

2023 at Marketing and Media Assistant

Excellent program good host well organized but relaxed and flexible and good way of meeting people from the community reasonable priced into the bargain. ...
Jules Frontier rating5

2023 at Marketing and Media Assistant

My first trip abroad alone and I was never made more welcomed. Jose encouraged me all the way. ...
Maria Juns rating4.8

2023 at Marketing and Media Assistant

This was my first international trip and volunteer program. I was nervous but felt it would be a eye opening experience. I enjoyed it from min 1. ...
Maria Juns rating4.8

2023 at Marketing and Media Assistant

This was my first international trip and volunteer program. I was nervous but felt it would be a eye opening experience. I enjoyed it from min 1. ...
Samuel Pott rating4.6

2023 at Marketing and Media Assistant

Words cannot describe my experience, but after spending time in Bilbao, I would love to live in Spain permanently. ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Spain > Bilbao

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