Opportunities

This is a project ministering to immigrants from northern Africa living in Spain through two Cultural Centers. Once a year, they hold camp at a camp facility located in the cool hills outside of the city. The full-time staff have organized a theme and all the logistics for this four-day, three-night camp experience. Spanish speakers are needed to staff the camp activities. 

Qualifications

Love the ‘summer camp’ experience and have experience working with children and youth. You can participate in three different work areas, according to your talents:

• Creativity and practical skills for games and craft activities
• Knowledge of music and skills to lead worship sessions
• For the translation position, fluency in Spanish and clear communication skills in both Spanish and English are required.

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Dates

June 15–June 25

Schedule

• June 16: Visit the Arabic Christian church
• June 17–20: Prepare materials and finalize camp details
• June 21–24: Arabic-speaking Christian camp
• June 25: Return home

Training Provided

Orientation to Spain and the project you will be working with.

Age Requirements

The minimum age requirement is 18

Language Requirement

Fluency in Spanish is required only for the translation position. You will be ministering to children and youth whose second language is Spanish. 

Ministry Description

Every year, the Arabic Christian church in Barcelona organizes two simultaneous camps—one for adults and another for children and teenagers. Christians of Arabic-speaking (or Muslim) background from across Europe and North Africa attend these annual camps.

We are responsible for the camp for children and teenagers. As most of them are children of migrants in Spain, they speak Spanish and Arabic, but we also welcome children from outside Spain who speak Arabic or French.

Volunteer Opportunities

We need to form three working teams with a translator for each:

1. Worship
   If you love music and have skills in leading or participating in worship, we want you to join us to inspire and uplift hearts. Songs should be in Spanish, but you don’t need to speak Spanish to play an instrument or sing in this language.
2. Recreation
   If fun and creativity are your strengths, join the game direction group to ensure laughter, smiles, and unforgettable moments.
3. Crafts
   Are you skilled with your hands and love fostering creativity? Join the crafts team to explore and develop the artistic talents of children.
4. Translators or Interpreters
   If you can speak Spanish or Arabic, accompany the teams by translating and assisting with activities.