Deusto CampusSolidarity

Introduction

Learning to serve and serving by learning. The university's educational project is inseparable from its concern for building a fairer world. At Deusto Campus Solidarity, we contribute to this mission by striving to build a university community that is educated and committed to fair and sustainable human development.

We strive to be a benchmark both in highlighting situations of injustice or vulnerability and in involving our members in these realities so that they can be transformed. We want a socially committed university, which is why we encourage you to play an important role in this project. We are counting on you!

 

 

CONTACT

Bilbao

Deusto Campus. 24, Universidades Ave. 48007 - Bilbao

944 139 374
solidaridad@deusto.es


San Sebastian

101 office, Central Building. 50, Mundaiz St. 20012 - San Sebastian

943 326 600 Ext.: 5194
deustocampus.ss@deusto.es

Annual Social Volunteering

  • Donostia-San Sebastián: view list 
  • Bilbao: (to be confirmed)
  • ​​​​​Two registration periods:
    • From 11 September to 18 October 2026.
    • From 8 February to 14 March 2027.
  • Suggestion to take part in volunteer training delivered by a partner social organisation.
  • Submission of a certificate of hours signed and stamped by the host organisation.
    • Deadline: 25 May 2027.
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Intersemester Field Experiences

Field Experiences give you the opportunity to travel to another city or country for a period of between 7 and 15 days. There, you will be able to experience different social realities first-hand, get involved in solidarity projects and discover new cultures.

It is an opportunity to broaden your perspective and grow both personally and academically, alongside fellow students who share your interests and concerns. When you register, you do not choose a specific destination; instead, you sign up for the experience itself. Your destination will be assigned based on available places and your profile.

This programme is aimed at students at the University of Deusto, regardless of their degree programme or year of study. We are looking for people with an open mind, a strong interest in social issues and a genuine desire to discover, understand and actively engage with realities different from their own.

  • International destinations: Guatemala, Morocco and Portugal.
  • Domestic destinations: Almería and Zaragoza

The dates are 1 or 2 weeks between 17 January and 7 February.

*(Possible new proposals pending confirmation).

  • Applications and registration: From 11 September to 18 October.
  • Interviews and selection: October
  • Communication, confirmation of places and commitment: From 26 to 31 October.
  • Information sessions: November
  • Logistics and preparation: November and December.
  • Field experiences: January and February
  • Assessment and completion: February

Eligibility requirements: To participate in the programme, you need to submit a motivation letter and attend an individual interview with the Deusto Campus Solidarity team.

  • Duration: Between 7 and 15 days (depending on the assigned destination).
  • Coordination: Coordinated by Deusto Campus Solidarity.
  • Selection: Subject to availability and the student’s profile.

PLACES ARE LIMITED

FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

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Semana Santa 2027

Experiencias Angola

Vive una experiencia única de inmersión y servicio internacional en Malanje (Angola). Durante 15 días, el grupo participante tendrá la oportunidad de integrarse activamente en la vida comunitaria local, colaborando de forma directa en los trabajos de reforma y mejora de un centro comunitario local.

Esta propuesta busca fomentar el intercambio cultural, la solidaridad activa y el aprendizaje mutuo a través del trabajo en equipo y la convivencia con la población local.

  • Convocatoria e inscripción: Del 11 de septiembre al 18 de octubre.
  • Entrevistas y selección: Octubre
  • Comunicación, confirmación de plazas y compromiso: Del 26 al 31 de octubre.
  • Integración y participación activa en la vida comunitaria de la zona.
  • Labores de apoyo en la reforma y acondicionamiento del centro comunitario.
  • Espacios de reflexión grupal e intercambio cultural.
  • Fecha: Del 20 de marzo al 4 de abril
  • Duración: 15 días
  • Lugar: Malanje, Angola
  • Plazas disponibles: 4 plazas
  • Aportación: 1.000 €

Si estás interesado/a en participar en esta experiencia de voluntariado internacional, completa el formulario de solicitud para iniciar el proceso de selección e información previa.

¡Inscríbete aquí!

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Programa Vuela - Verano 2027

¿Qué es?

Vuela es un programa de voluntariado organizado por 6 universidades de Europa con las siguientes características:

  • Universitario: es una actividad que te ofrece tu universidad dentro de sus actividades de formación integral.
  • Diverso: quita prejuicios y descubre la riqueza de la diversidad.
  • Conectado: tiende puentes y descubre realidades
  • Valioso: aporta a las organizaciones, a las personas y a las comunidades
  • Reflexivo: ayuda a entender dinámicas globales y a tener una visión crítica
  • Transformador: cuestiona y te compromete con una visión de justicia

Información relevante del programa:

Preinscríbete aquí para recibir toda la información antes que nadie

Para participar en el programa, es imprescindible asistir y completar cada una de las fases del proceso.

  • Preinscripción: Del 11 de septiembre al 14 de diciembre del 2026.
  • Inscripción: Del 15 de diciembre al 14 de febrero.
  • Selección: Durante los meses de diciembre, enero y febrero.
  • Jornada de formación: 27 de febrero del 2027.
  • Comunicación de plaza: Del 11 al 18 de marzo del 2027.
  • Jornada de formación: 9, 10 y 11 de abril del 2027.
  • Experiencias en terreno: Durante los meses de junio, julio, agosto y septiembre.
  • Reencuentro Vuela 2027: 17, 18 y 19 de septiembre del 2027.

RECUERDA: La implicación y asistencia a todo el itinerario es obligatoria para garantizar el buen desarrollo de la experiencia.

Summer 2027

University of Deusto Work Camps

The University’s own Work Camps are an international volunteering programme organised and run directly and exclusively by the University of Deusto. It brings together experiences of outreach, community engagement and social action in various countries of the Global South during the summer holidays.

University of Deusto students

  • When?: During the summer months (June, July, August and September 2027).
  • Where?: We are currently finalising this year’s proposed destinations. Although the specific projects and final number of places available will be officially confirmed in December 2026, we expect to collaborate in countries such as Peru, Bolivia and Mexico (a project in a border area).

To take part in the programme, it is essential to attend and complete each stage of the process.

  • Pre-enrolment: From 11 September to 14 December 2026.
  • Registration: From 15 December to 14 February
  • Selection: Throughout December, January and February.
  • Training session: February 2027
  • Notification of place allocatio: From 11 to 18 March 2027.
  • Training session: April 2027.
  • Field experiences: Throughout June, July, August and September.
  • Closing and reflection session: September 2027.

REMEMBER: Participation and attendance throughout the entire programme are compulsory to ensure the smooth running of the experience.

Sign up here in advance to be the first to receive all the information

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Buddy Programme

What is Buddy programme?

The main objective of the Buddy Programme is to promote relationships between local and international students. Through this programme, local students will have the opportunity to meet international students and support and accompany them, promoting intercultural relations.

The programme is voluntary, free of charge and exclusively for students at the University of Deusto (international exchange students and local undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students).

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In figures

5.344

participants

77

activities

115

number of social entities we collaborate with

44

volunteer experiences and work camps

4

continents

14

countries

Testimonials

Aitziber Erasun - University Volunteering Service

I would recommend this experience to any student who is interested in helping groups in need. I think it is a very enriching experience.

Aitziber Erasun

University Volunteering Service

Joy Okuyama Fernández - Buddy Program

The level of involvement is set by the student and it offers the opportunity to meet new people.

Joy Okuyama Fernández

Buddy Program

Solidariy

Upcoming events

Volunteering Fair

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Volunteering Fair

Once again this year, the San Sebastián and Bilbao campuses hosted the Volunteering Fair, a forum bringing together students and various social organisations, where we shared experiences, answered questions and highlighted the various opportunities for social engagement and solidarity available this academic year.

Thank you to all the people and organisations who made this edition possible. If you were unable to attend or would like to find out more about the participating organisations, please contact the Deusto Campus Solidarity team.

Photo galleries:

Bilbao campus

San Sebastián campus

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