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PEOPLE WHO MAKE SAN FERMÍN BETTER

, Spain

In partnership with

The Proyecto San Fermín Association is a non-profit, community development organization founded in Madrid in 1991, with a track record focused on social intervention, the integration of vulnerable groups, and the improvement of the quality of life of residents of the San Fermín neighborhood and surrounding areas in the south of Madrid.


Description of the Work

Tasks related to the volunteer camp

Your volunteer experience will be divided into three thematic areas:

Environmental recovery: creation of a versatile community meeting space through mobile panels, lightweight pergolas, and a modular vertical garden, following principles of inclusion, sustainability, and service-learning.

Community participation: involvement in assemblies, community mapping processes, and participatory workshops with local residents.

Sociocultural activation: active participation in local festivities, supporting spaces for care and culture; and providing information and referral pathways to European youth programs in order to broaden personal and community horizons.


Accommodation & Food

San Fermín Hostel is located in the southern part of Madrid’s urban area, just 15 minutes from the city center by metro. Its facilities are designed for young people who wish to visit Madrid. It is also an ideal hostel for hosting workshops, meetings, and events, thanks to its meeting rooms and auditorium.
Services:
• 71 beds distributed in double rooms and rooms for 3, 4, 5, and 8–10 people (single-sex or mixed rooms, with private or shared bathrooms).
• Dining hall with capacity for 100 people (special menus are available for allergies, intolerances, etc.). Meals include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner.
• Free parking for buses and cars.
• Fully equipped kitchen for guests’ use (free of charge).
• Large garden areas.
• Air conditioning and heating.


Location & Leisure

Leisure and Free Time Activities

Volunteering isn't just about work; you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy leisure and free time activities:

• Festivals: energizing community spaces
• Visit to Matadero Madrid and the Usera cultural area
• Creative workshop
• Community sports
• Walk through the Manzanares Linear Park

• Excursion to Segovia
• Guided tour of Madrid, visiting the historic center and other tourist attractions such as El Rastro flea market, Plaza de Oriente, etc.
• Visit to a local museum
• You can also enjoy the San Fermín neighborhood festival


Requirements

Negative certificate of sexual offenses


Appointment

Joining: June 28th, starting at 6:00 PM at the San Fermín hostel
San Fermín Youth Hostel
Avda. de los Fueros, 36
28041 Madrid


Host Organization

SVI is the Spanish association which represents the Spanish workcamps managed by the Autonomous Regions (except those in Catalonia). We are under the Institute of Youth (Injuve). Injuve, an Autonomous Department of the Ministry of Health, Social Policy and Equality, has, for some years now, been promoting specific programmes which are aimed at increasing and favouring different travel possibilities for young people. This enables those under 30 years of age to become aware of other realities, visit other places and have access to other cultures. Included among these programmes is one known as International Voluntary Service (SVI), which deals only with workcamps. These are aimed at youth between 18 and 26 years old and their main objectives are: -To encourage conduct that will favour the exchange of ideas and young people’s global development. This is achieved by volunteering and from the contributions made by youth from their own experience. This strengthens intercultural learning processes, personal development and the reinforcement of democratic values. -To integrate experiences, personal knowledge and the global development of youth in the carrying out of an activity, within the framework of voluntary service. The Youth Institute co-ordinates the exchange of places for young Spaniards wanting to volunteer in foreign workcamps and foreigners wanting to volunteer in Spanish workcamps. The Spanish workcamps are managed by the Autonomous Regions.