Animafest Experience is offering a 3-month, full-time Erasmus+ traineeship in Human Resources in Palafolls, Spain, with an expected start on 23 November 2026. It is open to EU/EEA residents only, and applications close on 12 November 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full offer so you can see what the HR team does day to day before you write to them.
Start Your HR Career in Costa Barcelona
The offer is aimed at motivated students who are interested in people and organisation. You join the HR team and gain experience in the main areas of Human Resources. The organisation presents the placement as a first step into an HR career. It is a traineeship during studies, listed under two fields:
🏛️ Sociology and cultural studies
💼 Management and administration
Who Is Animafest Experience?
Animafest Experience is based in Palafolls, Spain, and works in Hospitality & Tourism. The organisation says that, with over 20 years of experience, it has dedicated itself to making its students' dreams a reality. Its internships abroad page is listed in the Links section.
Daily Tasks of the HR Intern
The offer lists five areas of work:
👥 Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of new employees
🗂️ Helping to organise students' files and update internal databases
🎓 Supporting training sessions and student development programmes
📣 Participating in internal communications
🧾 Supporting everyday HR administrative tasks
What You Gain From the Placement
The organisation gives four reasons to join:
🌟 To gain valuable practical HR experience
🌱 A work environment that values learning and growth
🪜 A milestone to future career opportunities in HR
🗣️ To improve your communication and organisational skills
Key Facts: Dates, Length and Weekly Hours
📆 Expected starting date: 23 November 2026
⏳ Duration: 3 months
🕘 Schedule: Full time
⏱️ Hours per week: 40 hours
📍 Location: Palafolls, Spain
🎒 Type: Traineeship (during studies)
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
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Eligible Study Levels
Students at three levels of study can apply:
🏫 Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
🎓 Master (EQF 7)
Languages You Will Work In
The working languages are English and Spanish (Castilian). Both are listed in the offer, so you can expect to use them in HR work and internal communication.
Skills and Tools the Team Looks For
Three skills are listed for the role:
👂 Listening and asking questions
🤲 Working in teams
📖 Teaching and training
The offer also names these tools:
🤖 ChatGPT
🎨 Canva
🎬 CapCut basics
🎵 TikTok
▶️ YouTube Shorts
📊 Microsoft Excel
📑 Google Sheets
🧰 Google Workspace
EU/EEA Residents Only: Work Authorization
Animafest Experience can currently only host candidates who do not require an additional work visa, for example EU citizens or people with existing residency. Candidates who would need a separate work visa cannot be hosted for this placement.
What the Organisation Provides
The offer lists these benefits:
📚 Learning courses and training assistance
🌐 Internet connection
🏡 Accommodation
🏠 Accommodation finding assistance to help with your stay in Spain
Unpaid Traineeship With an Erasmus+ Grant
The organisation lists the traineeship as unpaid. It runs under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. The offer does not state a grant amount. To see what this kind of grant covers and what it does not, read our guide on how funded traineeships really work.
How to Apply
The organisation asks interested students to write it a message, by email or on WhatsApp. The offer does not ask for specific documents, a subject line or a reference number. You can browse more placements like this one in the Internship category on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I do as an HR intern at Animafest Experience?
You will assist with recruitment and onboarding of new employees, help organise students' files and update internal databases, support training sessions and student development programmes, take part in internal communications and support everyday HR administration.
When does the placement start and how long is it?
The expected starting date is 23 November 2026. The placement lasts 3 months on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
Is this internship paid?
It is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. The offer does not state a grant amount.
Do I get accommodation?
The offer lists accommodation among its benefits and mentions accommodation finding assistance to help with your stay in Spain. It does not give further details.
Can I apply from outside the EU/EEA?
Only candidates who do not require an additional work visa can be hosted, such as EU citizens or those with existing residency. The offer is open to EU/EEA residents only.
Which study level and languages are required?
Short cycle (EQF 5), Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) students can apply. The working languages are English and Spanish (Castilian).
How do I apply and what is the deadline?
Write to Animafest Experience by email or on WhatsApp before 12 November 2026 (Brussels time). The contact details are in the Links section.
Deadline
⏳ 12 November 2026
Links
📧 Application email: info@animafestexperience.com
💬 WhatsApp: +34 697 184 146
🌐 Animafest Experience internships abroad: https://www.animafestexperience.net/internshipsabroad/en/
👤 Santy Matamala (Director) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santy-matamala-9145006a/
