Creative Technologies for non-profits

This project supports NGOs in Barcelona to develop their online presence and marketing materials. This project requires volunteers to have experience in website development, graphic design, videography or photography. Volunteers will initially work with our local team and the staff of the NGO to understand the specific needs they will be supporting and to agree on a set of deliverables for their project period.

Experienced website developers can apply their understanding of the NGO’s goals and target audience to build a website incorporating relevant content and media to support their charitable initiatives.

Graphic design professionals can create a range of marketing materials, which could include flyers, print advertisements, website content, social media posts, or logos. These materials will relate on specific needs but volunteers are invited to contribute ideas for effective campaigning.

Experienced volunteers in videography or film can create promotional videos for NGOs that do not have resources to create videos to support their campaign efforts. Volunteers with experience in photography can work with NGOs to document their activities and provide them with media. This could involve taking photos of the community members which the NGO supports, or helping to record activities of a specific project.

As these NGOs might not have the necessary resources available, volunteers need to bring their own laptops, design software (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent) and/or camera equipment in order to participate on this project. Please ensure you include all relevant qualifications and/or experience within your application.

The programs start on Monday when the orientation day takes place and consists of a morning orientation session and a city tour in the afternoon. On Tuesday, the local team places you in your project and gives you all support to help you feel integrated. From Tuesday on, you will have a morning, afternoon or evening shift at the placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. Weekends are free to explore Barcelona, other cities of Spain or even Europe.

A typical schedule is as follows:

08:00 a.m. || Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

10:00 a.m. ||  (1) Travel to your project site to join the local staff and begin work or (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Spanish language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project

01:30 p.m. || Lunch is served at the accommodation. In the morning you can grab a “packed lunch” to have in the city or at your placement.

02:30 p.m. ||  (1) Travel to your project site to join the local staff and begin work or (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Spanish language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project.

08:00 p.m. || Dinner at the accommodation. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.

Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, sun-drenched beaches, and picturesque neighborhoods. Every month there's a different celebration or main event in the city. If you happen to be around, check the festivities calendar for that month! Also, Barcelona is located in the region of Catalonia with amazing spots to discover, from paradisiac beaches to outstanding hiking trails and ancient villages. The transportation network in Spain is very complete which allows you to visit easily other cities in Spain like Madrid, Sevilla or Bilbao.

The local team will give you the best tips to make the most out of your stay.