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European Social Fund Plus
SIM organisation2026-06-29

La Víbria Intercultural

Level of action
National
Countries
Spain
Region
Cataluña
Contact details
Internship Department (Coordinators: Vicky Colucci, Laura Buxó and Marta Pedregal)
+34 640340952
internship@vibria.org

General e-mail: info@vibria.org
Language skills
Spanish
Catalan
English
Italian
Organisation website
Theme of the organization
ALMA Initiative
Active inclusion and employability
Social integration of those at risk
ALMA organisation type
Sending and receiving
Type of organization
Non-governmental org.
Offering
At La Víbria, we see international mobility as a tool for learning, inclusion, and personal growth. As an experienced organisation in Erasmus+, ESC, ALMA, and VET mobility projects, we support our partners throughout the entire process, from planning and participant preparation to implementation and follow-up.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in youth work, international mobility, and non-formal education, ensuring that each mobility experience is well organised and tailored to participants' needs. We work closely with local institutions, educational centres, companies, and social organisations, allowing us to build meaningful opportunities and respond flexibly to each project's objectives.

We value transparent communication, shared responsibility, and long-term cooperation with our partners, believing that successful mobility projects are built on trust, quality, and a common commitment to empowering young people.
Looking for
We are looking for reliable partner organisations that share our commitment to inclusion, quality learning experiences, and the empowerment of young people. We value long-term partnerships based on trust, open communication, and close cooperation throughout all phases of the mobility.
Sending
a. Project title: ALMA: Viatjar cap al canvi (SOC036/25)

b. Are you currenly participating to an ALMA call?
Yes. La Víbria is currently participating in an ALMA project funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), implemented through the Regional Catalan Public Employment System. This is our second consecutive ALMA project as sending organisation.

c. Target group:
NEETS aged 18 to 29 who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Early school leavers and young people with low or no qualifications
- Long-term unemployed
- People with disabilities or mental health conditions.
- Young people who have left the care system (care leavers)

d. Planned group size: We normally work with 3 groups (up to 7 people per group). Total 21 youngsters

e. Estimated period of implementation: from February to October 2026

f. Duration of the participant stays abroad: maximum 4 months

g. Intended timing abroad: normally from begining of April til the end of July (avoiding August abroad). Specific dates within each period are confirmed with the receiving organisation

h. We are looking for hosting organisations that can provide comprehensive support throughout the mobility programme, including:
* Arranging accommodation (shared flats or student residents), local transport, and on-site logistical support for groups.
* Providing and coordinating quality internship placements tailored to participants' profiles.
* Supporting participants through individual mentoring, internship mediation, and regular group follow-up sessions.
* Organising integration, team-building, cultural, and skills development activities.
* Ensuring participants' well-being by being available throughout the mobility period, including in emergency situations, and collaborating closely with the project coordinator and partners.

i. With over 20 years of experience, La Víbria is a leading youth organisation specialising in international mobility and European projects. We coordinate Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) as sending and hosting organisation, we manage youth exchanges, training courses, volunteering projects, and international internships.
TLN–Transnational Learning Network (from 2017 to 2022): sending NEETS abroad for internship experiences
ALMA: 2024 and 2025 as sending organisation https://vibria.org/2025/11/07/viatjar-cap-al-canvi-programa-alma-catalunya-2024-2025/

j. Partners that may recommend our organisation:
* CESIE ETS (Palermo, Italy) https://cesie.org/en/
* Spin (Lisboa, Portugal) https://www.a-spin.pt/
* HORS PISTES (Marsella, France) https://hors-pistes.org/
* IFOA – ISTITUTO FORMAZIONE OPERATORI AZIENDALI (Reggio Emilia, Italy)
Receiving
a. No, we aren't currenly participating on ALMa call for receiving.

b. Target groups to host:
We have experience hosting NEETS
* Early school leavers and low-skilled young people
* Young people with no work experience
* Young people from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds
* Young people with mental health conditions
* Young migrants and third-country nationals with legal residency/work permits

c. La Víbria Intercultural is based in Terrassa (Catalonia, Spain), 45 minutes train ride from Barcelona. The type of placements we can offer are really diverse, we try to adapt to partner requirements but: mostly third sector social, restauration, leisure and education, graphic design, communication...For accomodation we offer fully equipped shared flats or student residents.

d.
* Assuring a work-related learning experience (internship) for participants during the mobility period
* Integration activities for the integration week
* Developing internship mediation;
* Mentoring to participants;
* Organizing cultural activities;
* Catalan or Spanish language course;
* Being available to support participants and Coordinator’s staff during their stay, including emergencies;
* 24/7 emergency contact and crisis protocol
* Regular coordination and monitoring with the sending organisation throughout the stay

e. Availability for hosting:
Groups could be hosted between Apri - July and September - December (we always prefer to discuss it with partners)

f.
* Group size: maximum 12 youngsters.
* Participants must have valid EU travel documents or legal residence permits.
* Local language is Catalan, but Spanish is universally spoken.

g. Contacts:
We have built a strong and trusted network in Terrassa, the third-largest city in Catalonia, as well as in neighbouring municipalities and Barcelona. Thanks to many years of experience, we have established long-term partnerships with a wide range of local stakeholders.
Our network includes schools and vocational training centres, youth organisations, companies hosting participants in our mobility projects, local authorities, public employment services, social organisations, and the City Council. These partnerships enable us to provide high-quality opportunities and comprehensive support for young people participating in our programmes.

h. Relevant projects:
* ALMA PT: hosting Alma portuguese group during 4 months from TESE – Organization for Development https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en/social-innovation-match/case-study/alma-portugal-experience-outside-change-inside
* JEPS: VET internship hosting (2 weeks experience normally) with HORS PISTES
* Mob Europe: 2 months internship experience

i. Partners:
* HORS PISTES (Marsella, France) https://hors-pistes.org/
* TESE – Organization for Development (Lisboa, Portugal)
* Gwennili (France) www.gwennili.net/