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Students and recent graduates from all degree programmes are eligible to participate in the following volunteer projects in Barcelona: 

  • Animal Care
  • Community Support
  • Content Creator for Impact
  • Food Rescue
  • Migrant and Refugee Support
  • Special Needs Support
  • Youth Support
  • Physical Therapy Internship (Valencia, for degrees in physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy and related fields)

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Application deadline:

Monday 12th January at midday.

 

When: 

Flexible start dates from September 2025-August 2026 for 28 days

4-week programme must be completed by 31st August 2025 to be eligible for the funding.

 

Spaces available for this project: 

For 4 week programmes, there are 2 grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria. and 1 smaller grant available for a student who does not meet any criteria.

For 2 week programmes, there are 3 grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria. and 3 smaller grant available for a student who does not meet any criteria.

Students who are not accepted for funding can still participate in the programme and be covered by the university's insurance

 

Funding available: 

For 4 week programmes, there are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:

Living cost grant: £588

Travel grant: up to £250

Additional costs: up to £40 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations 

For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £476 available.

 

 

For 2 week programmes, there are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:

Living cost grant: £294

Travel grant: up to £250

Additional costs: up to £40 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations 

For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £238 available.

 

Programme fee: 

The programme cost is from £979 for a 2 week programme or £1699 for a 4 week programme, both with an additional registration fee of $329. 

The programme cost for the Physical Therapy internship is $3,533 including a deposit of $499.

What does the programme fee include? 

  • Accommodation
  • Meals (3 per day on the weekdays, 2 per day on the weekends)
  • Airport pick-up
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Transport to and from their placement each day
  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
  • Access to IVHQ's preferred insurance and flights partners
  • Certificate of International Volunteer Service


What additional costs should be considered?* 

  • Vaccinations
  • Flights 
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Criminal background check Barcelona city tax


*Please note this list is not exhaustive, you must research potential costs yourself

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