🇪🇸 ESC Volunteering in Spain 💛 Supporting People With Intellectual Disabilities in Rural Life 🌄

Description

Would you like to discover Spain, meet new people and make a difference through everyday activities?

ATADI is a non-profit organisation in Teruel, Spain, working to improve the quality of life and promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Our project focuses on social participation, inclusion and human connection.

As a volunteer in one of our centres, you will share everyday moments with users: chatting, walking,sharing time during meals or breaks and accompanying users in their daily routines. As you gain confidence, you can also organise creative workshops, sports and cultural activities.

No previous experience is needed! Empathy, enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

This is a great opportunity to build new skills, improve your Spanish and experience authentic rural life in Teruel province, discovering its traditions, beautiful landscapes and welcoming communities.

Come and see how small moments can make a big difference!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation: Each volunteer will have their own private bedroom in a shared flat or house, providing both personal space and the opportunity to live with other people.

Food: A monthly food allowance is provided in cash at the beginning of each month, so volunteers can organise their own meals.

Pocket money: Monthly pocket money is provided in cash, according to European Solidarity Corps rules.

Travel costs: Arrival and return travel costs are reimbursed according to the distance limits and conditions of the ESC 2026 Programme Guide..

Training during the activity

Volunteers will benefit from a variety of learning and support opportunities:

On-arrival and mid-term training organised by the Spanish National Agency.

Weekly Spanish language lessons.

Continuous support and guidance from a personal mentor, the hosting centre's staff and the project coordinator.

Opportunities to develop communication, teamwork and intercultural skills, as well as gain practical experience in planning and leading leisure activities.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated, open-minded and responsible young people interested in inclusion, diversity and working with people with disabilities.

No specific qualifications or previous experience are required, but creativity, patience, empathy and a willingness to learn are essential.

Volunteers should enjoy teamwork, be comfortable living in a small town or rural area, and be eager to share their culture while discovering a new one.

A basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary to communicate more easily and make the experience more enjoyable and meaningful for both the volunteer and the people they support

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 9 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027

Location

CALLE MIGUEL DE CERVANTES, 1, Alcorisa, Spain

Deadline

20/11/2026

Project code

2026-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000400838

Topics

Looking for participants from

14 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇪🇸 Spain.