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2016BROCHURE

SPAIN

www.volunteeringsolutions.com

VOLUNTEER INTERN TRAVEL

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Accommodation and Living09

Cost and Start Dates10

What am I Paying for?11

What am I Paying for? (Contd.)12

Things to Do13

How to Apply - The Process14--16

Get in Touch17

Spain Overview03

Spain - All Programs04

Marine & Coast Conservation in Denia05

Childcare in Social Welfare Program06

Conservation Program in Valencia07

VOLUNTEER


Your Accommodation 08

Officially known as the “Kingdom of Spain”, Spain is a spectacularly

beautiful European country surrounded by the Mediterranean

sea. Laden with Roman influences in its architecture and an

exhilarating natural beauty, the country is not only a tourist’s

paradise but also a hub of World Heritage Sites.

VolunteeringVolunteering Solutions provides some of the most professionally

designed volunteering projects in Valencia, which is the capital and

the third largest city of Spain. The Conservation Program, Coast

and Marine Conservation and the Childcare Projects available in

Denia and Valencia are a great way to contribute and also explore

the Valencia region of Spain.

VolunteeringVolunteering in Spain is a great way to gain some extra college

credits, do some good for the underprivileged improve one’s

Spanish skills and enjoy the natural beauty of the country.

If you are looking for a different experience, want to know the

Mediterranean culture deeply, learn new skills and meet new

friends, don’t look further. Spain is the right destination for you.

Spain Trip Highlights

Affordable volunteering projects; a great alternative to a mainstream tour packages

Opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the World - Valencia

Opportunity to volunteer in a traditional Spanish town like Denia

Explore beaches, local buildings, museums and the well known El Cabanyal

Dedicated Spanish classes arranged on request to improve Spanish skills

Spain Overview


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Coast and Marine Conservation Program

Childcare and Social Welfare Program

Conservation Program

VALENCIA

Spain - All Programs04

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program

Must know how to swim

Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment

The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference

Be in good health

The coast of Valencia is one of the most beautiful parts in Spain, and

while its beaches are quite popular within the tourists, the huge

footfall has made adverse effect on the environment on the coastline.

Under the Marine Conservation Program, located in the fishing town of

Denia (100kms south of Valencia), volunteers will primarily execute the

task of underwater cleaning, learn to accurately identify the targeted

species, survey and data collection of underwater habitats in danger

and helping with the logistical operations.and helping with the logistical operations.

SOME VOLUNTEER TASKS:

- Whales, dolphins and seabirds monitoring

- Coastal flora and fauna surveys and data collection

- Working at the wetland to improve the ecosystems

- Turtle monitoring

- Coast and underwater cleaning

- Reforestation and forest fire prevention

- Learn to accurately identify the targeted species and helping with the

logistical operations

Coast and Marine Conservation ProgramStarting from $1250


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Add On Tour

Refer to the things to do section for ideas.

I enjoyed a lot and the

highlight was spending time

with the people I met there

and being in the

Mediterranean Sea

-Rachel Becker


Volunteers must be 18 years or older on the volunteer program start date.

A mandatory criminal background check

Should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference

Be in good health.

Intermediate level of Spanish for – projects with children

Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

This program mainly covers the responsibility of taking care of

underprivileged children placed at the community centers. From

taking tution classes, helping them with their homework to arranging

extra curricular activities and playing games with them; the volunteers

need to execute the role of being a mentor to these kids. The program

also includes interacting with the community in the neighbourhood

and make lot of friends.

VOLUNTEER TASKS:VOLUNTEER TASKS:

- Help primary and high school students with their homework

- Teach English

- Play games with the kids

- Organize all kinds of workshops, sports or cultural activities

- Serve as role models and mentors and be international friend for the

children

VolunteersVolunteers will work according to the school week, Monday through

Friday after the kids classes, between 4pm-8pm.

At the end of June the official classes end, and volunteers joining the

program in this period will help organize and support the summer

school for children in July. Schedule in July will be between 9am-3pm.

TheThe rest of the day volunteers will have time to relax, go to the beach,

join our cultural activities, explore the city, practice sports at the River

Park and go for tapas.

Weekends are free to do some excursions or travel to other cities.

Childcare and Social Welfare ProgramStarting from $1200


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The kids were a lot of fun and

I enjoyed our time together.

Valencia is a wonderful city

and I just loved it

-Alyssa Chudnofsky


Volunteers must be 18 years or older on the volunteer program start date.

Level of Spanish: basic (speaks using simple vocabulary and phrases)

Should be fit and physically prepared to work in the open environment

Under the conservation program, volunteers work in the Valencia

region for protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. The protection

and prevention plans also includes improvement of water resources,

safety against forest fires, reforestation, and conservation of natural

habitats and inhabitant species.

VolunteersVolunteers participating in this project will add value to the lives of the

locals and also educate themselves and enhance their knowledge

about ecosystem, benefits of preservation, promoting green culture

and minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture and tourism.

The valencia region where the volunteers are placed for the

conservation program boasts of extensive coastline which is home to

unique flora and fauna. Valencia presents beautiful landscape, dotted

withwith giant mountains and small hills, speckled with rivers, islands,

wetlands and beautiful forests. During this program volunteers will get

to know about different Spanish ecosystems and contribute in a

practical way to the conservation of the Valencia Region environment.

Conservation ProgramStarting from $1200


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Add On Tour

Refer to the things to do section for ideas.

Valencia is a wonderful city

and I just loved it

-Alyssa Chudnofsky

Your Accommodation


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Accommodation Highlights

Fully furnished accommodation with fully functional kitchen

Hot water available

Accommodations are near to the project site.

Very near to the local markets, ATMs, grocery and essentials shops

All participants are accommodated in shared apartments, which

are fully furnished and equipped with all necessary things. The

volunteers under Marine Conservation Program will be placed at

Denia, as that will be convenient for them to commute to their

project site. The setup of the volunteer flats at Denia and those in

Valencia are exactly the same. There are single as well as same

gender based sharing rooms available. The kitchens are fully

equippedequipped with cooking materials, so as you can cook whatever

and whenever you feel like.

Host family accommodation is also available upon request at

extra charges.


Accommodation and Living08


Cost and Start Dates09

Airfare

Mobile connection and recharge

Entry fees to monuments or sightseeing places (if not included in program)

Transportation and local travel

Visa Fee

Personal expenses

Return Airport DropReturn Airport Drop

Expenses other than program fee

Childcare Program Dates

Conservation Program Start Dates

Marine Conservation Program Dates

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Program Name Extra Weeks

Spain Program Costs (in USD)

---- $1200 $1500 $1800 $2100 $2400 $2700 $300Childcare and Valencia Conservation

program Cost

$1250-- $1600 $1920 $2240 $2560 $2880 $3200 $320Marine and Coast Conservation Cost

Please Note: -An application fee of $225 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

Most people are surprised to hear that they have to pay to volunteer abroad. What they often do not realize is that there

are significant administrative costs involved to arrange for a worthwhile volunteer abroad placement. Volunteering

Solutions is not supported by any government funding and runs its programs entirely from the fee that volunteers pay to

take part in the volunteer programs. Volunteering Abroad, involves incurring of many costs such as food, accommodation,

transportation, transfers, project selection etc. The program fee charged by us, goes into providing you all these services.

The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.

VOLSOL Program Cost IncludesAdvertising Online/Offline Credit Card processing charges

In country maintenance of offices, vehicles etc.Staff recruitmentVolunteer recruitmentMaintaining office and other expenses

Salaries for staffNGO financial helpCommunication with volunteers and partners, by phone/email etc.International travel done by our staff to monitor projects and attend local meetings with partnersWebsite maintenance.Government taxes.


What am I paying for?10

Administration Cost

In Country SupportProject Development

Project Support &Field Cost

Food & Accommodation

It is necessary for an organization to employ full time staff to recruit and manage volunteers. There is lot of work that goes

side by side ensuring that you are supported before and during your program. We are dedicated to make your volunteering

abroad a memorable experience and ward off of all possible hunches at every steps. Our administration cost is 28% of the

total cost which include advertising, staff salary, website maintenance, taxes, volunteer recruitment and other expenses.

The application processing fee is part of your administrative costs, unlike many other volunteer travel company we do not

chargecharge any additional credit card processing fee. These companies can charge as much as 6% on your application fee taking

it to a difference of almost $100 extra. We have a flat rate and that is what we charge.

Administration

You may be endowed with exceptional skills and acumen in your area of expertise but to figure out your exact role in the

placement agency and to gain insights of its operations require training. To know cultural practices and etiquettes is of sub-

lime importance to carry out your tasks. So you need someone who could impart training and dispel your doubts at every

step, obviously he/she doubles as your friend and trainer.

Training and orientation

We charge for accommodation based on your preferences. You may decide to do home stay or group accommodation or

relish the cuisines cooked by host family and pay them. You may cook for yourself if you find it economical or your place-

ment organization may provide you lunch. You have plethora of options to choose from and charges are determined ac-

cordingly. Host organization provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for the volunteers. Food and accommodation

charges cover 40% of your total expenditure.

Accommodation

Volunteer service organization often employs in-country staff to provide local support and to make your volunteering

abroad experience memorable. As long as you are volunteering outside which may take up to six months, our staff is con-

tinuously working for you behind the screen. So we pay them from program fees we receive despite other sources like

grants and donations.

NothingNothing can be more discomforting than to struggle for getting basic services like healthcare, banking or even visa

reviewing in a foreign land that otherwise would have been comparatively less difficult in an English speaking country. As a

volunteer, you have not been tied up to the agency only but you may roam around the city to watch historical places, zoo,

movies etc. and should have total access to everything in order to distress yourself. VolSol has incredible in-country support

(around 12%) to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

In country support

The most important part of the volunteering fees is on the project which you have chosen. Program fees help fund the

project activities and resources. Thus organizations need paid staff member to ensure continuity of your program and

administrative duties. Project development involved 11% of the total program fee.

Project Development

What am I paying for? (Contd.)11

With a combination of Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, there are wide arrays of

beaches forming the coastline of Spain. Tenerife, Majorca, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and Ibiza (famous for its parties and

night life) are amongst the many.

It’s all about the Islands

Any traveler who arrives to the historical land of Spain is greeted with this quote; such is the reverbing culture and lifestyle

here. Influenced to a significant level by Roman & Moore culture, the cities become lively and vibrant by the people and the

traditions. The Bull Fights and the Flamenco genre of music are the trademarks of Spain’s culture.

Smile! You are in Spain!

The entire country of Spain is a football crazy nation. While Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are the two top football clubs

from the country, the national football team itself is amongst the top ranked in the world. If your visit to Spain happens to

clash with a tournament season, you would not want to miss the opportunity to see the nation coming together.

Football is the second language

…..which means, craving for more food. Food is an integral part of the Spanish culinary, and holds a strong significance in

their traditions and culture. The people of Spain are completely gastronomical, and correctly so with all the tortillas,

ratatouille and cheese in almost all preparations. The Tortilla Espaniola is one of the famous gourmets of Spain. Paella, is a

traditional Spanish food.

Deseo De Más Comida……

Filled with a number of uber classic architectures from the Roman days, not only does the country stand third in the world

with the most number of World Heritage Site (44), but also takes the top position in the entire Europe according to

UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List (14); comprising of cathedrals and palaces. Alhambra, Sagrada Família,

Aqueduct of Segovia, and many more are a delight to see.

Adore the colonial bricks


Things to Do in Spain

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Trip Notes

Spain is one of the warmest countries in Europe, so pack accordingly.

How to apply - The process13

From the drop down select either Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad or Summer programs abroad.

If you are already familiar with the website and are visiting just to apply ignore this step and simply click on the Apply Now button at the

end of the drop down header.

Where it will ask you to create a login and password for your My Account login. Your email id would be treated as the username or user

id. Click on the proceed to next step button. The next step button will take you to a form that you have to fill to pay your application fee

of $225. This application fee will book your seat in the placement until you pay the entire program fee amount. If we fail to provide you

the placement we will refund you the money.

**Points to Heed

**If you are a past volunteer and already have my account user id and password then login to your my account section directly.

**If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again. **If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again.

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When you click on the apply now button, you will get a window like this:

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Fill out the forms marked 2 to 4 and submit application, it will be redirected to your payment gateway, where you can make the payment.

If you make the application fee payment now, your My account login would be activated as soon as we receive the payment. In case of

any glitches if your My account login is not activated, please inform us and we will do it manually.

You will receive a Thank you mail for booking the application or making your my account

login. You will get this email irrespective of full payment made or not.

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This email would be followed by a Welcome mail and a community email with platforms to

help you connect with our past volunteers. If you are using gmail, please check your

promotions folder or spam folder and mark them not spam and shift them to your inbox.

Actively participate in VolSol Facebook page and Groups and also join the social

community made by volunteers, that will help you better prepare for the trip.

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One month prior to your booking you will get your pre departure booklet. The pre-

departure booklet would contain all the details about your project and project location.

While on the project, we will send you an email to check on you, whether you are doing fine or not. You can send your pictures, blogs or

videos or anything related to your ongoing work to us and we will share it with other prospective volunteers.

After the completion of your project, we send you a feedback form, fill this form out and help us improve our services.

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If your placement is confirmed you will get an email from us stating the same, along with

the final payment due amount.

You can pay your program fee from your my account section or from payment page. The

links for the same would be provided in the email. Payment details would be updated on

your my account page.

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