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Volunteering / exchanges: The European dimension

Volunteering / exchanges - Spain

Have you got free time? Do you want to be useful, helping others with cultural or social or environmental projects? Then voluntary service is the answer.
Here we propose you different organizations in whom you will be able to participate actively in that theme that adjusts to your interests. You decide: local or even european voluntary service.

Caritas

This is the official confederation of the organisations for charitable and social action of the Catholic Church in Spain, created by the Episcopal Conference. The webpage contains information of the organisation, its commitment, how to participate in voluntary activities, a press service and interesting links.

http://www.caritas.es [ES]

Cyber-volunteers

This youth project aims to contribute to the development of an information society, helping anyone wishing to enter the “Internet world” by offering training and support.

http://www.cibervoluntarios.org/ [ES]

Development NGOs coordination platform

This website offers very useful information about its member organisations, a directory updated yearly, an agenda, news, links and others.

http://www.congde.org [ES]

Infantile Villages SOS

The biggest private organisation aiding children at the worldwide level. On this webpage you can volunteer, or find information about activities, the situation and rights of children, solidarity projects and sponsors.

http://www.aldeasinfantiles.es [CA][ES]

Iuve Foundation

Foundation whose objective is to promote human values and solidarity. It offers global training to young volunteers, promotes volunteering and develops programs of social action in Spain.

http://www.iuve.org/fundacion/voluntariado/index.html [ES]

Library of volunteering services

This website offers information from different sources related to the tasks of volunteers. It is targeted to organisations and people interested in the subject of voluntary service. It includes direct links to the voluntary activity pages of different organisations.

http://www.idealist.org/es/volunteer/index.html [ES]

Madrid - Tomillo Foundations

The Tomillo Foundadiont works since 1984 developing activities in different areas. Its webpage offers opportunities to work as volunteer in those areas: education, social exclusion, racism, ...

http://www.tomillo.es [EN][ES]

Manos Unidas

This catholic NGO, made up of volunteers, has fought against inequality and its causes since 1960. It has opportunities for volunteers inside and outside of Spain, so if you want to contribute get in touch. The website includes information on projects, financial resources and contact details throughout Spain.

http://www.manosunidas.org [ES]

Natura Foundation

One of the first NGOs created in Spain, and dedicated exclusively to the conservation of the biological diversity by means of the protection, improvement and restoration of the natural ecosystems. Find out about its projects and how to participate!

http://www.fundacionatura.org [CA][EN][ES]

Red Cross Youth Section

Find information on the activities of this organisation and resources relevant in the issues of childhood and youth.

http://www.cruzrojajuventud.org [ES]

Risolidaria.org

This portal is promoted by the Telephonic Foundation, and offers a wide range of resources. Learn about information and grants as well as the activities of the organisations (projects, campaigns, demands for volunteers, employment opportunities, etc.)

http://www.risolidaria.org [PT][ES]

Social education portal

Contains a database with links to organisations and NGOs in the area of volunteering.

http://www.eduso.net/SOLIDARIDAD_DESARROLLO/VOLUNTARIADO [ES]

Solidarity Channel

Portal dedicated to the third sector, promoted by the Chandra Foundation. It contains updated news, forums, an announcements board, links, a directory of NGOs, an employment agency and more.

http://www.canalsolidario.org [CA][ES]

Solidarity and volunteering – Virtual Foundation

Website for the training of volunteers in the Valencia region. Includes details on curricula development, summer schools, an inter-university campus for solidarity, European Voluntary Service, grants, seminars and more. Check out the Guide of Solidarity Organisations and other interesting links.

http://www.solidaridadyvoluntariado.org [CA][ES]

Solutions for NGOs

How to manage voluntary personnel. You will find answers to all your questions on how to recruit, train and motivate volunteers, and on their duties and rights. There is an NGO database where you can register your organisation.

http://www.solucionesong.org [ES]

Spanish Volunteering Project

This webpage is an useful tool both for individual and groups looking for a volunteering project.

http://www.plataformavoluntariado.org [ES]

Voluntariado.net: The webpage of volunteering

Initiative promoted by a group of NGOs aiming at guiding people of any age interested in volunteering. It includes information for volunteers, an information board with news, a search engine for organisations, a section explaining where to collaborate, and a Latin American forum for NGOs.

http://www.voluntariado.net [EU][CA][GL][ES]

Volunteering in immigration

Find out how to volunteer in a service facilitating the social and work integration of immigrants.

http://www.accem.es/programas/voluntariado.htm [ES]

World in Solidarity

Portal on solidarity offering all type of services and resources. Among its services you can find forums, news, dossiers, opportunities to help and a guide of interesting links.

http://www.mundosolidario.org/ong.php?l=Q [ES]

You are needed!

This website of the Solidarity Channel offers volunteering opportunities and an open space to learn about other volunteers’ experiences. Find updated news, forums, a guide for volunteers and access to information about voluntary organisations.

http://www.hacesfalta.org [ES]