# Volunteering and social awareness events in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volunteering-and-social-awareness-events-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-22T10:02:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Spain hosted several events focused on volunteering and social solidarity. In Cuenca, the XXXI Autumn School of Volunteering, organized by the Plataforma de Voluntariado de España and the Volunteering Platform of Castilla-La Mancha, convened volunteers and social entities to discuss citizen participation and voluntary action. The school’s theme, ‘Volunteering, refuge of European democratic values’, addressed solidarity in a polarized global context and included topics such as the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Simultaneously, health awareness efforts were noted in Ciudad Real, where the Association of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (ACREAR) marked World Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Day. The association advocated for integrated medical services to decrease waiting times and sought better integration of patient associations into the healthcare system.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Volunteering and health awareness events held in Spain

Volunteers from across Spain gathered in Cuenca for the XXXI Autumn School of Volunteering, while health advocates in Ciudad Real campaigned for better rheumatoid arthritis care.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volunteering-and-health-awareness-events-held-in-spain

### 2026-10-18: Spain to host major volunteering training events in Cuenca and Toro

Spain hosts major volunteering events in October: the PVE Autumn School in Cuenca focusing on democratic values, and ASPACE's regional meeting in Toro regarding autonomy for people with cerebral palsy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-to-host-major-volunteering-training-events-in-cuenca-and-toro

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