Volunteering
Your time can change the course of a life
People who volunteer at ACATHI don’t come to ‘save’ anyone. They come to support, listen, translate, teach, organise, communicate. Every hour is an hour that someone who arrived alone has someone by their side.
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Where you fit in
Areas to get involved
Find the space where your skills and passion make the most impact.
Support and welcome
Emotional support and guidance for newly arrived people. Your empathy is the most powerful tool.
Learn moreLegal advice
Legal support in immigration and international protection for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Learn moreLanguage teaching
Spanish or Catalan classes to support the autonomy of migrants.
Learn moreCommunications and social media
Help amplify our stories and awareness campaigns.
Learn moreSocial mentoring
Support local integration journeys, peer to peer.
Learn moreEvents and community
Help with gatherings, workshops and cultural activities of the ACATHI Family.
Learn moreHow to start, in 3 steps
1
Sign up
Tell us who you are and what drives you.
2
We meet
A chat to find your best fit.
3
You start
Initial training and team support.
What we ask
- A minimum commitment of 3 months and 4 hours a week.
- Mandatory initial training (online, 6 hours).
- Willingness to work with cultural, emotional and identity diversity.
- Absolute respect for confidentiality and people’s rights.
What we offer
- Specialised training in LGBTIQ+ rights, migration and refuge.
- Supervision and emotional support space for the volunteer team.
- Community: you’ll join a diverse, committed and enriching team.
- Volunteering certificate and reference letter.
“I’ve been volunteering at ACATHI for two years and it’s been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I didn’t come to help — I came to learn. What I’ve learned about resilience, community and dignity, you won’t find in any master’s degree.”
— Núria, emotional-support volunteer