Viva La Cultura Espanola!

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona
• Madrid: 
Madrid

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 6/25-7/21

Description: Spain allures the traveler with its combination of old world charm and vibrant people. Join us on a journey through Spain that most tourists will never see. In addition to experiencing the ancient sites and modern cities of this diverse country, you will be exposed to a beautiful and untainted Spain. In the villages where we will stay, people lead family-oriented lives and strolling through the plaza at night is a local pastime. Our Spanish program is a tapestry of culture, language immersion, and community service throughout this diverse and enchanting country.

Highlights: * Service Projects

    * Build with adobe at an Ecological Center
    * Work in a daycare center for children
    * Restore a historical building
    * Assist at a youth center and home for the elderly

* Language Immersion

    * Communicate with bilingual leaders (they'll facilitate fun activities and conversation for all levels!)
    * Experience a homestay with Spanish families
    * Play games and interact with Spanish youth

* Adventure and Cultural Activities

    * Visit the cultural sights of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and the medieval walled city of Ávila
    * Swim and hang out with Spanish youth at the natural pools in the Gredos Mountains
    * Participate with locals in town festivals
    * Enjoy a traditional flamenco show in Barcelona
    * Sea-kayak off the beaches of the Costa Brava

Qualifications: Volunteers are high school students eager to learn about different cultures and participate in language immersion, community service and adventure activities.

Cost in US$: see the Global Works website

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

participants must be high school age (entering 9th grade through completing 12th).

Typical Volunteer: a typical Global Works Volunteer is a high school student with an open mind that is eager to learn and experience new cultures, adventures and participate in meaningful community service.

Age Range: 13 - 18

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. please inquire with the Global Works Home Office

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement: Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

Year Founded: 1990