Special Needs Support in Barcelona

I'd highly recommend this program if you're looking for a responsible way to travel and be in a new culture. My roommates and I had a blast despite our different backgrounds and the local team was so supportive and helpful. I came away feeling I had been blessed more than I was able to give in return.

I had a great time before, during & after the program. I enjoyed every moment of everyday spent in Barcelona & immersed in the daily & routine activities of Sinia Centre from 8.45 first taxi drop off to 2pm assisting with meal preparation & feeding regime. Group activities consisted of short walks either to the sports centre, the rooftop garden & to a gallery, using technology to communicate to family, writing stories, drawing & painting, sending emails, researching foods for the monthly menu, learning about people at the centre & much, much more. I went on a staff excursion one Saturday to Sant Curgat to collect leaves, & branch sticks to decorate the main room of the centre like a forest, scattered leaves, birds sounds in background, a fireplace with the sticks & coloured paper to look like fire & a tent in the far corner. What a great idea & experience for the service users. Volunteers, staff, coordinators, Sinia Centre, Pere Tarres staff, everyone during my time away were ALL awesome people! Thank you & Much appreciated.

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Volunteering with the special needs support group was an absolutely amazing experience. Every day I woke up excited to go and volunteer. Everyone there is so welcoming and treats you like family. It means a lot to know you are helping people and putting smiles on their faces.