We welcome individual, couple, family and group participation regardless of your age or experience level. Typically Aldeas de Paz Volunteers are dynamic, self-motivated and enthusiastic about their work. They are flexible about the kind of work that they do and able to adapt quickly to a new environment and new people.
You do not need special skills nor do you have to speak fluent Spanish (conversational Spanish skills are useful).
Any necessary skills will be learned on the job. It is quite possible to volunteer and learn Spanish in parallel. Most of our international volunteers have no previous experience and very little Spanish. You don't have to speak fluent Spanish as we provide full support and 24 hour back-up from on-site local staff. Adaptation is rarely a problem as we provide thorough support. If you would like further information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The volunteer application process is very straightforward! Send us the details that we'll need from you to consider your application:
Once your application has been received, assuming we are able to accommodate you, we will send you a written confirmation of your application and your requested placement, including a calculation of the required volunteer donation deposit (see Application Timeline below). The deposit is necessary to secure your placement and your accommodation arrangement ahead of your arrival. See Terms & Conditions for further details. Once we receive your deposit we will be able to make substantial commitments with beneficiaries and suppliers and start preparing for your volunteer placement and secure your accommodation arrangement ahead of your arrival.
Aldeas de Paz accepts applications from all prospective volunteers, regardless of age. Our youngest volunteer was 6 and the oldest was 72! We ask that all volunteers under the age of 18 present a written permission of their parent or guardian. We encourage and promote family volunteering.
We are always in need of help and accept volunteers year-round. It is possible that we accept volunteers in short time scales, but applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The minimum placement duration is one week and there is no maximum time limit.
Please fill our online application form - We will respond within 24 hours!
This is a basic timeline that could vary depending on certain situations.