At the Complejo Administrativo Triunfo on 9 November, the University of Granada held its fourth meeting with solidarity organisations from Granada, Ceuta and Melilla and presented the operating model for its local university volunteering programme. The annual meeting is part of the UGR’s work to connect university activity with third-sector organisations.
The event was organised by the Secretariado para la Acción Solidaria e Intergeneracional, within the UGR’s Vicerrectorado de Igualdad, Inclusión y Compromiso Social. Its purpose was to hear about the organisations’ work and concerns. The secretariat also sought to identify local needs and develop possible joint initiatives.
The secretariat also outlined its training and awareness programme on digital citizenship, alongside its intergenerational programme. The organisations presented their own proposals and identified areas for closer collaboration with the university. The UGR said the meeting aimed to strengthen the operation and availability of places in its local volunteering programme, which offers opportunities in collaboration with local social organisations.
The university’s wider intergenerational work includes “Punto de encuentro,” a separate initiative bringing UGR students together with senior learners from the Aula Permanente de Formación Abierta. Its first session took place on 4 November, with all 30 places filled. Participants studied Geology and Sports Sciences, alongside French Studies; sessions were scheduled weekly on Wednesdays during November at the Sala Sinsombrero in the Espacio V Centenario. The activity was coordinated by Isaac J. Pérez López, director of the Secretariado de Innovación e Implicación Social.
The UGR said the meeting was intended to reinforce cooperation with third-sector organisations and strengthen its local volunteering programme, while expanding understanding of local needs. Its stated commitment to reducing inequalities connects with other social-policy coverage, including reporting on housing demands. Further information is available from accion.solidaria@ugr.es.
