More than 4,000 students visit us each year to learn about the problem of homelessness from volunteers and people who have lived in the street.
It is an important part of prevention and awareness, which serves to familiarize an unknown reality and break down stereotypes.
If you are a school, institute or university...
Come and visit Arrels
Come and learn about our work, about homelessness and share experiences with a person who has lived on the street.
Duration: An hour to an hour and a half.
When?
- Morning: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
You must arrange your visit in advance.
Invite us to your center
If you are based in the city of Barcelona and can’t come to us, we can come to you to explain what Arrels does and the causes that lead to a person living on the street. Whenever possible, a person who has lived in the street will also come to share their experience.
Duration: One hour.
When?
- Morning: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Afternoon: Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Come to Walk Together
Walk around el Raval, el Gótico or el Eixample with a person who has lived on the street and discover his experience.
Duration: An hour to an hour and a half.
When? Tuesday through Friday in the morning (from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.).
You must arrange your tour in advance.
If you are students...
Come to learn more
Every month, we offer a talk, for students and anyone interested, to ask questions about the problem of homelessness and the work Arrels does to try to lessen the problem.
When? The last Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Where? In our center (calle Riereta 24 bajos, Barcelona).
You must confirm your visit.
If you are an after-school group…
Visit Arrels' facilities
Come learn about our work and better understand the lives of homeless people.
Duration: One hour.
When?
- The first Saturday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
You must confirm your visit.
If you are interested in homeless people...
Discover a different side of Barcelona
If you are visiting Barcelona, take a tour that leaves a mark on the city. You will go with Hans, who lived on the street for two years and he will tell you about the places homeless people use to eat or seek shelter.
- Languages: English and German.
- Duration: About 2 hours.
- Availability: Tuesday through Friday in the morning, and Monday through Thursday in the afternoon.
- Price: 15€ – 20€/person.
- Reservations: comunicacio@arrelsfundacio.org.
If you are Arrels donors or partners...
If you are an Arrels partner or donor and want to know us better you can come and visit us whenever you want!
If you want to make Arrels’ work known to your friends, family or colleagues, we can also organize a guided tour of the organization.
You must arrange your visit.
If you are an organization that works with homeless people...
Come visit us
Come learn about Arrels’ work, how we work and share knowledge and experiences.
You must arrange your visit.