School support and childcare
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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Highlights
Help empower children from vulnerable backgrounds through education
Discover, explore, and put into practice your passion for education
Discover other perspectives and ways of living different to your own
Learn or practise your Spanish through being surrounded by locals at the project and the available Spanish classes
Visit and get to know all the beautiful things Valencia has to offer
Help children with learning difficulties and poor school performance improve, while you can also help empower children from vulnerable backgrounds.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
In Valencia, many children face significant problems such as lack of adequate food, lack of people who care for them, lack of tutoring, domestic violence, behavioural problems, and difficulties adapting to their environment. That is why, in this program our main goal is supporting the children facing these problems by trying to diminish such problems as much as possible. We want to create a safe space for children facing these problems and to make up for those problems. We strive to generate secure and solid attachments for children, as they will ensure these children the best conditions to develop and educate themselves in.
Through this program, you will directly help improve children's self-esteem and confidence, social skills, autonomy, and academic skills.
As a volunteer, there are two shifts you may collaborate with. The tasks you may perform vary depending on the shift:
Morning shift:
During this shift, volunteers perform tasks that are mainly related to supporting children that aren't going to school, aged 0-6 years. Our focus is helping children positively incorporate into the school environment; that is why all of the activities shall be based around experiences or play, as this helps children get immersed in an environment of affection and trust, something that ensures a good development pace for the children's self-esteem and social integration.
Some activities you may be doing are:
- Supporting the early stimulation of children through activities that improve vision and hearing, as well as activities that enhance language and social development.
- Helping the development of the children's linguistic skills through dialogue and other activities.
- Using colours, shapes, and other didactic resources to enhance the children's visual-spatial intelligence.
- Supporting the tutors that help the children during their periodic meetings.
- Among many other activities that can help these children.
Afternoon shift:
During this shift, volunteers perform tasks that are mainly related to supporting children in their school tasks. Our focus in this shift is strengthening children's social skills, academic skills, autonomy, maturity, and fostering good habits and values in these children such as responsibility, order, and punctuality.
Some activities you may be doing are:
- Supporting children in the development of their daily school tasks.
- Helping children with learning difficulties.
- Encouraging children to adopt healthy study habits
- Among many other activities.
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Typical day
The project is divided in two shifts.
The morning shift:
- It goes from 10:30 until 13:30.
- During this shift, volunteers perform tasks that are mainly related to supporting children that aren't going to school, aged 0-6 years.
Afternoon shift:
- It goes from 17:30 until 19:30
- During this shift, volunteers perform tasks that are mainly related to supporting children in their school tasks.
We expect volunteers to collaborate in both shifts.
The volunteering project is open Monday through Thursday. Fridays and weekends are free for volunteers to go discover everything Valencia and the rest of Spain have to offer them!
Free-time activities
The association does not organize or offer tourist packages, but we guide and provide information to volunteers about the places they can visit, as well as how to move around the place and the country.
We also provide information about things you can do during your free time and activities in general. Valencia is a city full of culture and interesting things for you discover.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Winter Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
at High School level
CV
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
We expect volunteers to be creative, mindful, patient, and kind towards children. Additionally, we expect them to be passionate about the cause of helping children access education and get empowered.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
What's Included
The fees cover:
- Airport pickup and transfer to the accommodation.
- 24/7 support from the Adventure Volunteers team.
- Follow-up and evaluation of the program.
- Orientation and induction to the program.
- Certificate of volunteer weeks
- Accident insurance during your volunteer work.
- Responsibility for your activity
- Guidance, advice and management in the choice of program.
- Volunteer T-shirt
Your fees won't cover accommodation or optional Spanish language courses, although we have special packages that include them available for you. If you're interested in having accommodation and/or Spanish courses, don't hesitate to contact us or visit our website, where we have those packages available.
Volunteers will be picked up at the airport at between 9:00 and 20:00. If the volunteer arrives outside of these hours, they may have to cover some additional fees.
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Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Please arrange your own accommodation.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia. We assist you to find cheap flights to Spain.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Spain provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Spain you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Spain.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This project is open all year round except for August. Additionally, in July it's only open in the morning.
That being said, volunteers may arrive on their day of the week of preference, although we'd recommend volunteers to arrive on either a Friday, a Saturday, or a Sunday, as this makes their induction into the program easier.
This program is paused due to COVID-19 and reopens April 2021. Apply Now!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$277
5 weeks
$302
6 weeks
$328
7 weeks
$353
8 weeks
$354
9 weeks
$355
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$357
Average fees
$50
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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School support and childcare
Help children with learning difficulties and poor school performance improve, while you can also help empower children from vulnerable backgrounds.
$39/week
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