Despierta Sonrisas
The Despierta Sonrisas Foundation seeks to enhance the well-being of children and young people through educational, social and emotional support programmes. It endeavours to reduce inequalities, generate opportunities and support safe and positive environments.
It does this by providing educational opportunities to socially vulnerable children and their families, spreading smiles through transformative community initiatives.
It provides academic support and teaches values through play and sport in several neighbourhoods in Valencia and areas affected by the 2024 floods.
Projects
REFORÇA project: This project improves the holistic development of socially and educationally disadvantaged children aged 6 to 12. It provides academic and emotional support, helping them with the school subjects they are struggling with and teaching them to work hard and believe in themselves.
Afternoons.
SOMRIU project: This project supports children aged 5 to 8 with fun and play-based activities to teach them values such as teamwork, respect for others and team spirit and improve their self-esteem. It supports young children in their personal growth and development, helping them adapt to school life through play.
Afternoons.
AULA project: This project provides classroom assistance for children aged 6 to 12 who face academic challenges or are living in vulnerable situations, supporting teachers in their work.
Mornings.
MULTIESPORT project: Teaching values through sport to children aged 6 to 12 through fun, enjoyable and energizing activities.
Afternoons.
Volunteers must commit to 90 minutes a week.
Contact: You can submit your application using this form.
Recognition of volunteer activities
If you are enrolled on a bachelor's degree, you can apply for credit recognition for your volunteer time as long as you have participated with one of our partner organizations.
For more information visit Procedures / Previous studies eligible for validation / University activities (RECAAU).