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Join us and help us with food rescue & community building

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The experience

Join our Barcelona Volunteer Initiative and become a force for change in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities! 🌟 Work alongside a passionate NGO in a lively, multicultural neighborhood where your efforts directly uplift migrant communities.
Every day, you’ll turn compassion into action: rescuing surplus food to fight hunger, empowering locals through sustainable solutions, and helping build a future where no one is left behind. This isn’t just

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 400 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: La cuota adicional contribuye a cubrir los costos de alojamiento, alimentación, logística y recursos necesarios para garantizar una experiencia de voluntariado segura, organizada y enriquecedora. Estos fondos nos permiten sostener el proyecto, apoyar a las comunidades beneficiarias y ofrecer una estructura adecuada para los voluntarios.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Grow, Connect, and Leave Your Mark

🌱 Create Change That Lasts
Roll up your sleeves for hands-on community projects and see the difference you make—every meal shared, every life touched.

🌍 Live the Barcelona Vibe
Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture, from Gothic Quarter strolls to bonding with locals and volunteers worldwide. This isn’t just volunteering—it’s your gateway to a global family.

🍎 Turn Food Waste into Hope
Be part of the solution: rescue surplus food, fight hunger, and deliver dignity to plates across the city.

📚 Learn While You Serve
Level up with weekly workshops—master cross-cultural communication, volunteer leadership, and more. (Bonus: These skills look great on a resume!)

🧘 Fuel Your Body & Mind
Recharge with daily community activities: sunrise yoga, adrenaline-pumping rock climbing, or meditation under Mediterranean skies.

🏖️ Weekends = Adventure
Unwind on Barcelona’s golden beaches, explore hidden coastal gems, or sip vermut in plazas buzzing with life.

🏠 Live Together, Grow Together
Stay in our cozy cultural center or shared apartments, where late-night laughs and lifelong friendships begin.

This is volunteering, reimagined. ✨

Activities & Shift

🌍 Welcome to Barcelona – Let’s Get Started!
Your journey begins the moment you land. On Sunday, a friendly volunteer will greet you and help you settle into your new home. By evening, you’ll be sipping café con leche with your team, ready to dive in.

🍎 Monday–Thursday: Hands-On Change

Fuel the Food Bank: Sort donations, pack nutritious meals, and master food handling in our expert-led workshops.

Rescue & Redistribute: Collect surplus food from local markets—turning waste into hope for families in need.

Farm to Community: Spend a day at a sun-kissed organic farm, harvesting fresh produce straight from the earth.

Language & Connection: Sharpen your Spanish (or Catalan!) in lively classes designed to help you bond with locals.

✨ Friday: The Big Day – See Your Impact Unfold

City-Center Food Distribution: Hand out meals with a smile, watching gratitude light up faces in real time.

Reflect & Grow: Join the team for a dynamic "collective intelligence" meeting—share ideas, celebrate wins, and plan next week’s mission.

🏡 Weekend Vibes: Explore or Unwind

Check-out by Saturday 6PM—but your adventure doesn’t end here! Hit the beach, wander Gaudí’s masterpieces, or simply recharge for another week of purpose.

🚀 Arrival Sundays (10AM–6PM):
We’ll be waiting with open arms—and a city full of possibilities.

Rules

We have cohabitation rules aimed at promoting good community living and encouraging us to take responsibility for our actions and how we interact with others.
-Alcohol, drugs, and parties are not allowed in the apartments or the center. It is also not permitted to return home drunk or high or to make noise or light that can anoy room-mates
-Inviting anyone to any of the residences is not allowed.
-Violent behavior towards people or property is prohibited.
-Sexual or psychological harassment is not tolerated.
-Absences are not allowed without prior notification, justification, and approval.
-Silence must be observed in the residence starting at 9 PM, as the peace of our neighbors is a priority.
-Daily tasks and assigned communal duties outlined in the weekly plan must be completed.
-These rules are in place to ensure a harmonious living environment and respect for everyone's well-being.