A Summer of Solidarity: Volunteering and Its Commitment

With the arrival of summer, time seems to speed up for many. Yet for others, the city keeps its steady pulse. Vacations leave urban life quieter, the streets more deserted — sometimes even more desolate under the sun. Images of beaches and relaxation contrast sharply with the reality faced by those living on the margins: homeless individuals who continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, especially as temperatures rise. Summer doesn’t erase these hardships; the need for shelters, showers, and clothing remains — only the challenges shift with the season.

In Sarrià, the Assís Center doesn’t close for the season: it continues its daily work for those who come looking for breakfast, hygiene products, and a clean item of clothing. All of this depends on a network of volunteers that gives strength to the project. This network, which supports more than 350 people throughout the year (a significant majority of whom are women), experiences a significant drop in attendance in the summer due to the holidays. Even so, the commitment remains: to offer human support and basic services to those who need it most, without forgetting that the summer season requires adapting efforts and resources to meet these demands.

Report for Diari El Jardí. You can see here.