Has anyone done any volunteering in Madrid?

I work from home and go regularly to some local intercambios where I have met lots of cool people and have built some good relationships, but I would like to start meeting some more locals that are also helping to make a positive difference in the community.

Anyone know of a place where I can spend a few hours a week helping out and meet some cool people at the same time?

I was half way thinking of working somewhere for free just to meet more locals and practice my spanish.

Thanks!

Hi Colenot, I would suggest that you try a hospital. In NYC most hosptals have an organized volunteer program that you meet other volenteers, employees, and families of patients that will allow to practice your Spanish. Good luck,

Saludos

I suggest go to meetup groups in Madrid and meet many other expats, they get the news of whats cooking best. Even if long time resident I attend some of their get together in Paris and its great. You can see this site
http://www.meetup.com/cities/es/madrid/

plus this one on general expats and explains about volunteer jobs
http://www.easyexpat.com/fr/madrid.htm

hope it helps

Hey thanks, guys! For some reason I didn't get any message alerts in my email showing that their were responses to my question.

I'll see about the hospital situation.

I actually already belong to a couple of groups on Meetup.com and I agree, it is a good place to meet others.

I guess I was looking for something that would force me to get out of the house a few days a week.

Thanks again!