Art Therapy

How you can help

Be a part of Disabled Care Volunteering Program  to work in a school for mentally challenged  students of different age groups ranging from children to adults in their thirties. The students have a variety of learning difficulties and special needs.

Communication in Spanish isn’t an absolute must, what’s important is being able to connect with the students in any way possible. The leaders of the organization also work in English, so no need to be worried about your language level.

The project is located in an urban area of Bilbao. Working with those people will make you realize how valuable your role can be, in their lives. 

 Volunteers in this program work as class assistants of different classes supporting the teachers in different activities during the mornings or afternoons. We include indoor games, art & craft activities to help students in their learning process.

HIGHLIGHTS

Opportunity to volunteer for disabled people  

Work in a local school for mentally challenged  students

Responsibilities include teaching them, playing with them, organizing art and craft class, music sessions and more

Network with local artists and volunteer program staff

By joining this project, volunteers also contribute toward helping local communities with their own art donation.

Assisting the staff to take care of the students’ safety when they are taken for outdoor activities such as shopping, going to a park, going to the library

Volunteers can expect to;

Participate in a diverse range of community projects

Giving yourself the opportunity to experience creativity and learn art techniques

Design activities and learn more about art

assist the students in their daily lives, and help them to progress in life in spite of the disabilities they have

This is for volunteers who love to learn new things, meet new people, and more importantly, make a difference by using their knowledge and skills enriching others lives while enriching their own. 

There are 2 different shifts to choose from; 9,30 to 1,30 and 4 to 7 p.m

Typical day

Volunteers on this program can expect to work for around 3 - 4 hours per day, 4 or 5 days a week, typically Monday through Friday. There is always an specific mentor or coordinator in the program to guide the volunteers

When not volunteering participants are free to enjoy this incredible city! 

Volunteer schedules depend on the needs at the time of placement but a typical day is likely to look something like this:

4.00  Meeting with the program coordinator 

4:15 pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES START Placements will be tailored both to the volunteer's preferences, skills set and the needs of the community.

6:45 pm VOLUNTEERING DUTIES END Exact finishing times will depend on the specific project 

6:55 pm De-brief with the project coordinator 

Evenings, nights and weekends are free time to enjoy the sights, beaches sounds, vibes, cuisine and entertainment on offer in Bilbao.

During weekdays we organize free leisure and cultural activities such as salsa lessons, wine tasting, excursions, tapas tours or visits to museums. All of them are free of charge for our volunteers. At weekends students can also enjoy their passions such as hiking, surfing or going to a winery. The area is full of potential activities to enjoy beaches and mountains.  You can also enjoy the astonishing areas where some of the chapters of  game of thrones was played. Be sure that Saint James walk is also going through Bilbao. To sum up, a place where you can not get bored.