Barcelona

Volunteering in Barcelona: how to start

Start with the task, your availability and the participation conditions. Mapped places offer ways to help; confirm that a programme is still available with the organisation before registering.

Barcelona · Neighbourhood guide

Make room for someone.

Talk, keep someone company, share what you know.

Echa una mano

What to ask before registering

  • What will I do and with whom?
  • What availability, language and training are required?
  • How do I register, and who confirms the place?
Your next visit

Your way to help

  1. What

    Choose a task that suits you.

  2. How much

    Think about your availability.

  3. With whom

    Ask the organisation how to start.

Companionship for older people

Amics de la Gent Gran offers in-person and telephone companionship. Check the options and information sessions; companionship does not replace care services.

Information and registration with the organisation (in Spanish) ↗

Ways to participate at mapped places

Espai de Persones Grans Can Castelló

Carrer de Castelló, 1-7 · Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

Volunteer at Espai de Persones Grans Can Castelló: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Espai de Persones Grans Can Fàbregas

Plaça de Pere Figuera i Serra, 1 · Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

Volunteer at Espai de Persones Grans Can Fàbregas: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:30–19:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Espai de Persones Grans Sant Ildefons

Carrer de Marià Cubí, 111 · Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

Volunteer at Espai de Persones Grans Sant Ildefons: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:30–19:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Gent Gran Baix Guinardó

Carrer de la Marina, 380 · Horta-Guinardó

Join the volunteer team that organises workshops and committees at the seniors' centre

Opening hours
Go to the information point Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.
Automatic translation · See originalAdreça’t al punt d’informació de dilluns a divendres de 10.00 h a 13.00 h i de 16.00 h a 18.00 h.

Next step: Go in person to the community centre's information point. There is usually an interview and training before you start.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Gent Gran d’Horta

Carrer de Feliu i Codina, 37 · Horta-Guinardó

Volunteering at the municipal community centre: share what you know and help organise activities with older people

Opening hours
Go to the information point Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.
Automatic translation · See originalAdreça’t al punt d’informació de dilluns a divendres de 10.00 h a 13.00 h i de 16.00 h a 18.00 h.

Next step: Go in person to the community centre's information point. There is usually an interview and training before you start.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Gent Gran Sant Genís

Carrer de Naïm, 10 · Horta-Guinardó

Volunteering at the Sant Genís seniors' centre: suggest and help with activities

Opening hours
Go to the information point Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.
Automatic translation · See originalAdreça’t al punt d’informació de dilluns a divendres de 10.00 h a 13.00 h i de 16.00 h a 18.00 h.

Next step: Go in person to the community centre's information point. There is usually an interview and training before you start.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Gent Gran Vall d’Hebron

Carrer de l'Arquitecte Moragas, 5 · Horta-Guinardó

Volunteering at the Vall d’Hebron senior centre: share your knowledge and help with activities

Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00–13:30 and 16:00–20:00. Saturday 16:00–20:00. August: Monday to Saturday 16:00–20:00.
Automatic translation · See originalDe dilluns a divendres de 9.00 h a 13.30 h i de 16.00 h a 20.00 h. Dissabte de 16.00 h a 20.00 h. Agost: De dilluns a dissabte de 16.00 h a 20.00 h.

Next step: Go in person to the community centre's information point. There is usually an interview and training before you start.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Centre d'Acollida d'Animals de Companyia de Barcelona (CAACB) — voluntariat

Carretera de Sant Cugat, 250 · Horta-Guinardó

Foster a CAACB dog or cat at home (puppies and kittens, older or sick animals) for 8 weeks to 3 months

Conditions
Training and support from the CAACB volunteer coordinators; periods of 8 weeks to 3 months, sometimes long-term stays
Automatic translation · See originalFormación y acompañamiento de la coordinación de voluntariado del CAACB; periodos de 8 semanas a 3 meses, a veces larga estancia
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: mornings 10:00–14:00, afternoons 15:00–18:00. Weekends and public holidays: mornings 10:00–14:00
Automatic translation · See originalDe dilluns a divendres: matins de 10 a 14h – tardes de 15 a 18h Caps de setmana i festius: matins 10 a 14h

Next step: Write to the CAACB volunteer coordinators (contact details on the municipal website)

Walk dogs and keep the cats company at the municipal animal shelter

Conditions
you must be over 18, or over 16 with permission from your father, mother or legal guardian.
Automatic translation · See originalhas de ser major de 18 anys, o major de 16 amb el permís del pare, la mare o tutor legal.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: mornings 10:00–14:00, afternoons 15:00–18:00. Weekends and public holidays: mornings 10:00–14:00
Automatic translation · See originalDe dilluns a divendres: matins de 10 a 14h – tardes de 15 a 18h Caps de setmana i festius: matins 10 a 14h

Next step: You can't join directly: you need to join one of the 3 organisations with an agreement (listed on the municipal website) and pass their selection process

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans del Taulat

C. Llull, 214-216 (barri del Poblenou) · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans del Taulat: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Joan Casanelles

C. Concili de Trento, 35 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans Joan Casanelles: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Joan Maragall

C. Bermejo, 1 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans Joan Maragall: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans La Verneda Alta

C. Binèfar, 16-20 (barri de la Verneda i la Pau) · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans La Verneda Alta: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Parc del Clot

Pl. Joan Casanelles, 1 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at the Parc del Clot older adults’ centre: share your knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 4:00–7:00 p.m. Closed in August.
Automatic translation · See originalDe dilluns a divendres de 9.30 a 13.30 h i de 16 a 19 h. Agost: tancat.

Next step: Visit the centre’s information desk and ask about any age requirements and whether volunteer opportunities are currently available. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Parc Sandaru

C. Buenaventura Muñoz, 21 (barri del Parc i la Llacuna) · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans Parc Sandaru: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Quatre Cantons

Camí Antic de València, 116 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans Quatre Cantons: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Casal de Persones Grans Sant Martí

C. Selva de Mar, 215 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Casal de Persones Grans Sant Martí: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

Persones Grans de Ca l'Isidret

C. Josep Pla, 174 · Sant Martí

Volunteer at Persones Grans de Ca l'Isidret: share knowledge and suggest activities

Opening hours
Hours not published. Check before you go.

Next step: Visit the information desk and ask about age requirements and available volunteer places. Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–18:00.

Checked on Oct 8, 2026

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Sources

This guide uses the data checked on Oct 8, 2026.