Internships and Volunteering

This section discusses the general benefits of volunteer work and internships and describes local opportunities.

Below is a brief excerpt from this section:

Most large non-profit organizations in Spain offer internships, which usually are competitive and, depending on the contract, normally last 3 to 6 months. A more accessible way to become part of a non-profit is through volunteer opportunities, which tend to be much more numerous.

Volunteer opportunities in Spain include the following areas:

• Archeology: Archeological restoration opportunities, such as restoring medieval castles and old city monuments.

• Arts and Culture: Several cultural organizations, such as district cultural centers, music foundations, film festivals’ teams or arts associations, often look for volunteers to run specific projects or ongoing activities. Supporting the cultural sector includes a wide range of tasks, from graphic designing to assisting in operations, and it often provides a great opportunity to network with local agents and professionals.

• Education: English teachers and au pairs are highly valued. Educational and youth volunteer opportunities include assisting youth with homework to prevent them from dropping out of school. Youth support volunteers are especially welcome in poorer areas and in rural Spain.

• Environment: Environmental and marine conservation is a growing sector, as tourism causes great damage to the beaches. Other volunteer opportunities include working on a sustainable ecological farm, assisting dolphin and whale research projects, or monitoring coastal fauna.

This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by local career experts.