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\nWe ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.<\/em><\/p>\n
Mother Teresa<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Once you are settled in your new home and begin to live life as a \u201cmadrile\u00f1a\u201d, you start wondering what activities you can sign up for or even, straightforward, what you can do to help those most in need.
\u2014In Madrid there are thousands of activities to get busy with \u2014points out Paloma as efficient as ever.
\u2014And from which to get a benefit, too \u2014affirms Almudena happily.
\u2014And one of them is volunteering.
\u2014Certainly!<\/p>\nStrictly speaking, volunteering is the set of activities of general interest carried out by individuals within public or private organizations, which have a free and supportive nature, without involving any personal obligation or legal duty.
\u2014In the Community of Madrid website <\/a>you can find all the volunteer organizations in the region and check the available positions at any time\u2014says Palo, highlighting the practical side.
\u2014It\u2019s meant for people interested in volunteering \u2014adds Almu encouraging her colleague to continue with the description.
\u2014They also assist organizations that need collaboration and advice for the development of their solidarity projects.
\u2014And, finally, they help companies that want to implement voluntary actions within their corporate social responsibility.
\u2014This information and advice service is provided by the \u201cPunto de Informaci\u00f3n de Voluntariado\u201d<\/a> of the Community of Madrid.
\u2014In person, by telephone and through its web.<\/p>\nMadrid City Council has a program, Voluntari@s por Madrid<\/a>, for volunteers. It has its own volunteer team, which can be joined by anyone who is interested and willing to participate in any of the 98 projects and solidarity actions carried out in all areas of social life in the city.
\u2014I\u2019ve collaborated with Caritas<\/a> \u00a0\u2014comments Almu passionately.
\u2014Yeah, I remember, it was the \u201coperaci\u00f3n kilo\u201d campaign, organizing the collection of food for needy families \u2014remembers Palo.
\u2014Exactly! Caritas Madrid is the official section of the Church of Madrid to promote, guide, coordinate and, where appropriate, federate charitable and social action in the Diocese of Madrid.
\u2014Besides, it\u2019s very easy to find: they work in most of the Churches.
\u2014And I cooperate with Make a Wish<\/a> \u2014remarks Palo with decision.
\u2014Its mission is to provoke illusion in children who suffer from serious illnesses and their families \u2014explains Almu, also aware of the activities of her old friend and colleague.
\u2014As they state, children’s illusions are a source of joy and emotional strength, helping to improve their response to illness.
\u2014And, don\u2019t forget the Food Bank<\/a>.
\u2014Of course not! \u201cBanco de Alimentos\u201d obtains and distributes, free of charge, food to charities dedicated to the assistance and direct care of needy people.<\/p>\nMove & Care<\/a> is our social responsibility program.
A percentage of every euro we earn for our services is donated to the CRIBS Foundation<\/a>. We want to contribute to the welfare and education of children at risk, opening them the opportunity for a better future. CRIBS Foundation was founded in 1974 in Manila (Philippines) to provide assistance to abandoned and exploited children.
\u2014And some of our very dear friends have been collaborating for years with Father Angel and Messengers of Peace<\/a>.
\u2014Also with the Missionaries of Charity<\/a> of Mother Teresa.<\/p>\nAnd finally, this NGO Guide<\/a> can be useful when looking for a project to collaborate with.<\/p>\n
Volunteering in English<\/h2>\n
CONCAES<\/a> is a Madrid-based NGO that works to provide support to people affected by crime, whether they\u2019re prisoners, victims or family members. One of their main initiatives is giving educational workshops for inmates, to provide or increase skills and help with rehabilitation. English classes are currently run in two different penitentiary centres and give inmates the opportunity to learn English, or improve their level with native teachers.<\/p>\n
British Council Spain<\/a> also develops solidarity projects in Madrid.<\/p>\n
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If you are planning to move to Madrid soon, you\u2019ll find all the relevant information in The secret of relocating to Madrid<\/em><\/a>. If, in addition, you need help with the organization or even if you prefer that we accompany you, check out our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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