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What is the VOLPA program?

VOLPA (Pedro Arrupe Volunteer Program) is the long-term international volunteer program organized by Entreculturas and Alboan. It offers the opportunity to live for 9 to 24 months in local communities in Latin America, Africa, or Asia, with the aim of facilitating experiences that are transformative for both the volunteer and the host community.

What are the requirements?

  • Be over 22 years of age at the time of travel to the field.
  • Possess a sufficient degree of psychological and human maturity, as well as the ability to work in a team.
  • To have a respectful attitude, open to dialogue and open to the encounter with other realities and cultures.
  • Have previous experience of volunteering and social commitment or citizen participation in Spain.
  • Make a preliminary interview with the trainers and companions in your city of reference.

Duration of the program:

VOLPA is a long-term proposal, comprising four stages that translate into two to three years of involvement:

  1. Pre-selection: in September/October of year 1.
  2. Training: nine months (October–June), compatible with work and studies.
  3. Field volunteer experience: Travel begins in October after completing training. (9- to 24-month assignment)
  4. Return: post-volunteer period of at least six months.

Do you want to become a VOLPA?

If you are interested in participating in the next edition of the VOLPA program, please contact Entreculturas through the delegation nearest you:

If we’re not near you, write to us at volpa.online@entreculturas.org

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Volunteer testimonials

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Readings to learn more about VOLPA

Program evaluation and systematization (2014)

Booklet “25 years of history of change” (2016).

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