Youth Support in Barcelona

For two weeks in May 2024 i volunteered on the youth support programme in gorgeous Barcelona! Elian and Clara (my local coordinators) were great- super responsive to any questions before and during my stay, always going the extra mile to check in on us whenever needed. I enjoyed my time at the school and this felt very rewarding. The staff at the school were good, however at times i felt my days were unclear or I needed clearer communication from the team at the school. I also feel i should have been told before hand that some of my time there fell on school holidays- i now feel as though i have paid for 9 days volunteering and only received half.

I loved my experience at Escola Pere Villa! I had a great time interacting with the kids at lunch time and then at recess! They all made my day everyday and are all so cute! The staff were generally nice and helped me learn the ropes of the school and how lunch time works… Overall I had a wonderful time learning Spanish, working with the kids, and being immersed in a new culture!

I call this three perfectly spent weeks! Thanks to Impact rip, I had a lot of fun while doing something helpful. The staff was amazing and I could ask as many questions as I wanted. I really recommend this program to everyone and would love to do it again sometime!

This project was so inspiring and incredible! In a short time the children and all the staff made you feel more at home than you could ever believe. I certainly learnt Spanish (Catalan) after a while but what is indelible in my heart are the smiles and all the little gestures that don't need too much explanation. I will always be grateful for this wonderful experience!!!

This experience was by far the most memorable and amazing that I’ve ever had before. People in Barcelona got my heart forever. The school where I did my program was so full of life. I truly enjoyed getting to know the students and they have a spot in my heart forever.

I had the most amazing time in Barcelona. I genuinely will never ever forget this experience! My placement was at a school in a great location 1 minute from Las Ramblas and I mostly helped out during lunch service and played with the children during recess. I would absolutely recommend having a strong/almost fluent knowledge of Spanish and even Catalan to make the most of this program. I learned so much, and I feel like I got to make a difference and see another side to Barcelona, which you wouldn’t normally get to do on your typical vacation. I also met some amazing people here who I can see myself being friends with for the rest of my life. The social life here is really excellent and you don’t need to worry about what you’ll do during your free time! And of course I have to mention Clara, the program coordinator, she was just incredible throughout my entire trip, she made me feel so welcome as soon as I arrived and was always there to help or answer any questions. Overall, If you’re looking for an experience you will never forget, this is it!

I really recommend this experience especially with impactrip. Joana and Clara were amazing. The pre-departure, and the on-site organization was excellent. They were always available for any of our needs. Speaking about the placement it was a mix of fun and excitement, 4h per day. Children always give you pure emotions, i like It. The rest of a day I discovered the beauties of Barcelona with the fantastic group I found. Again, great experience! Try it ;)

The trip was fantastic. I loved volunteering in two wonderful youth centres. The site seeing is phenominal and the friendships made with other volunteers will last a lifetime! Clara & Joana help us learn about the culture, have tips for places to visit and socialise. They were so supportive and approachable. The social life and night life in Barcelona is fantastic! To anyone wishing to be immersed in a new culture, make amazing new friends, and engage in social action overseas; I 100% recommend this programme.

I went to Barcelona for two weeks this summer. I was picked up from the airport by the local team and introduced to the program, the city, and the local team the next day. We had a PowerPoint presentation with the new volunteers and then a tour of the city from a local. The local team (Joana and Clara) was amazing. They helped us get a lay of the land and were very helpful with things I should expect and how to explore the country. I, unfortunately, lost my phone and Clara went to the local police station to file a report with me and be my translator. I cannot thank them enough. The school I volunteered at was in the heart of the city and I have never had a better experience in my life. The kids were wonderful and the immersion into the culture was something I would not have gotten as any other tourist. All around a great experience and a beautiful city that I hope to soon return to!