Teaching Volunteering in Valencia, Spain

Choose between two volunteer options helping children and developing the community in Valencia, Spain. Volunteers will work in community centers working closely with the locals. The programs are designed to offer assistance to underprivileged children and adults through tutoring and teaching. The first program focuses primarily on children. Volunteers help them during after school programs and can help create a variety of activities. The second option places participants with young adults and adults and helps them develop life skills. Common areas of education include computer skills, teaching English, and general social interactions. The second takes place in a community center in a suburb of Valencia. An intermediate level of Spanish is required.

Are you looking for a chance to volunteer abroad while gaining valuable personal skills? Our Volunteer and Experiential Learning program allows you to get involved with local initiatives assisting underdeveloped communities, contributing to community service work, collaborating with local NGOs, and working with populations at risk of social exclusion, such as youth and elderly communities. It's an experience that will benefit the lives of the less fortunate and develop your skills and personal opportunities! Take your gap year further by combining volunteer work with an immersion experience. Our immersion activities include Spanish language courses to help you improve your level of Spanish in a practical learning environment. What's more, we put on cultural activities so you get a feel for the Spanish culture, enabling you to practice your language skills and experience the Spanish way of life.

Volunteer in Spain and explore a country that is famous for its Mediterranean flair, diverse landscapes, interesting cities and a relaxed lifestyle. And whilst you support a good cause with your helping hands, you can enjoy the tapas, fiestas and learn Spanish too! Do you love working with children? Support educational after-school programs where you teach English and other skills to kids from underprivileged backgrounds. Do you prefer animals? Volunteer for marine conservation and work at the sea or support a horse sanctuary in their daily tasks while learning more about horses.

This all-in-one semester begins with one month traveling Spain by train, followed by two months in Barcelona where you choose your pathway. You’ll build soft skills (communication, confidence, problem-solving), hard skills (Spanish, digital tools, cooking), and leadership abilities focused on positive impact. Choose one of three pathways: - The Internship Pathway offers full-time hands-on experience, real projects, and strong hours for future credit or professional goals. - The Entrepreneurship Pathway combines a part-time internship with entrepreneurship labs, mentorship, and Spanish classes, ending in a Shark Tank–style pitch. - The Special Interest Pathway lets you blend part-time internship, volunteering, and classes, or focus fully on volunteering plus Spanish or creative electives. If you want to explore Spain, improve Spanish, travel sustainably, and gain real-world experience with impact, this semester is for you. The next session dates: September 5th to November 28th, 2026 Eligibility: - 18 years old or over - Must be in good health - High school graduate with at least a 2.8 GPA - Interest in chosen pathway