Community Engagement in Granada, Spain

Community Development

Language Requirement: Spanish (Low intermediate)

This organization focuses on the development of under-resourced local and international communities through humanitarian aid and sustainable development projects. They fight for environmental awareness and against injustice. Participants may contribute by organizing, classifying, and distributing donations such as clothes, toys, books, and kitchenware to communities in need. Once a month on weekends, there are workshops and talks where participants can help with fundraising and administrative tasks.

Education

Language Requirement: Spanish (All Spanish levels are welcome!)

This local school serves students K-12. Participants will have the opportunity to teach English and gain classroom experience working with students from Granada, Spain. Native English speakers are needed to teach pronunciation, assist teachers in daily classroom duties, help with homework, and design creative activities for classes.

PLEASE NOTE: Schools are closed during July and August due to summer vacation. Some local schools may offer summer school classes within a less-structured educational setting, but availability is not guaranteed.

Education, Environment

Language Requirement: Spanish (Low intermediate)

This cooperative is dedicated to designing and developing educational resources related to environmental education and values. In addition to extracurricular activities at the "Aula de Naturaleza" and morning classroom activities, the staff carries out educational projects with municipalities and offers multiple resources and services to local schools. Service-learning participants may have an active role in all the activities of the cooperative such as helping with itineraries, storytelling at schools, hiking with children, workshops, training talks, and animation activities with students at local schools.

PLEASE NOTE: In June and July, participants may assist with the summer school programs where service-learning participants offer support to the "ludoteca," a play center for the children during the summer.

Health

Language Requirement: Spanish (High Beginning)

Within walking distance of the ISA office, this organization is dedicated to providing services for senior citizens to achieve their maximum quality of life and well-being. Help staff coordinate and lead recreational and cultural activities designed to improve and maintain the residents' level of personal autonomy and independence. Take initiative to plan creative activities, organize games, take walks, read and talk with residents, teach dance or aerobics classes, and assist with everyday activities. This organization encourages student-led projects to serve a need identified by the Senior Citizen’s Home.

PLEASE NOTE: Placement assignments that may involve patient interaction are observation-based; participants are required to complete the Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS) workshop for eligibility. This organization might be closed to participants from June 15th to June 30th, and is available to accept participants in July but is closed in August.

Family and Youth Development

Language Requirement: Spanish (Intermediate)

The mission of the organization is to support children on the autism spectrum as well as their families. The aim is to enhance the well-being of the family unit through fun and recreational activities including music, art, and play therapy as well as guardian(s) support mechanisms. Additionally, the center provides space to respond to the needs of this group in Granada. Serve alongside community members to carry out workshops designed for children with autism that promote autonomy, manual skills, and psychomotor skills.

PLEASE NOTE: In July, the organization runs a summer school for children with disabilities. The organization is closed in August.

Community Development

Language Requirement: Spanish (High Beginning)

This placement offers students the opportunity to work with Granada's only community kitchen with the preparation and serving of dinner to people in need on weekday evenings. The populations they primarily serve are people experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and anyone else who isn't sure where their next meal is coming from. Students must be comfortable with knowing the dinner rush can be busy at times and be willing to work in a fast-paced and less pleasant environment. The center also offers community programs to various populations in the city. Participants in this role will have the opportunity to speak with and assist numerous community members, especially those in marginalized populations, and gain experience in large-scale food preparation logistics.

Health

Language Requirement: Spanish (Advanced)

This hospital offers general and specialty medical services to the Granada community and uses the most up-to-date technology available in the field. This organization placement is best suited for students majoring in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Nursing, Public Health, and Health Science or for students interested in learning about foreign health care systems. Participants may have opportunities to learn about health issues, prevention, health care, and patient care in Spain by engaging with and shadowing local professionals and assisting with other administrative tasks and projects.

PLEASE NOTE: Placements that may involve patient interaction are observation-based; participants are required to complete the Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS) workshop for eligibility.

Health

Language Requirement: Spanish (High Beginning)

This organization is dedicated to providing rehabilitation and mental health services to vulnerable populations in Granada by providing comprehensive medical services and assistance to individuals with disabilities and the homeless. Participants in this role will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the sociopolitical issues in the local community by engaging with people experiencing homelessness, providing support as an assistant in the dining hall, or helping sort and organize donations for people facing income and housing difficulties.

PLEASE NOTE: Placement assignments that may involve patient interaction are observation-based; participants are required to complete the Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (GAPS) workshop for eligibility.