Volunteering at a community library
The experience
The popular library El Baul is a community library that has been operating since 2012 in El Colmenar. We have many social projects and very interesting activities. You can see them at www.elbaul.accesoeste.org
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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.
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
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 19 and 72 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The tasks are to load books into our database, help with organization and cleaning, and attend to neighbors who come to borrow books or to read them at the library headquarters.
Activities & Shift
Hours to be agreed upon, but generally mid-morning and could take a few hours in the afternoon; it depends a lot on the date you apply.
Rules
Show respect, keep things organized and clean, and enjoy the experience.