Age in Spain launches new service for elderly English speakers
Age in Spain, the only national charity dedicated to supporting older English speakers across the country, is launching a Support and Advocacy Service to provide hands-on, personalised help to those facing complex challenges in their daily lives.
Age in Spain's decision to launch this new initiative is rooted in the charity’s extensive experience working directly with older adults.
The service responds to the real and growing need for practical, accessible, and compassionate support, particularly for those navigating language barriers, healthcare systems, immigration issues, and local bureaucracy.
“We’ve listened to the people we serve,” said Steve Burgess, Operations Manager at Age in Spain. “The Support and Advocacy Service is our direct response to the everyday struggles older English speakers face. It’s about making sure no one is left to deal with these challenges alone.”
What Age in Spain's Support and Advocacy Service offers:
One-to-One Help: Trained volunteers will support clients with practical tasks—making calls, filling out forms, setting appointments, and connecting with local service providers.
Expert Support: With specialists like a retired physician already volunteering, the service can assist with more complex issues, including healthcare and legal processes.
Community Connections: Advocates will work to build local partnerships, strengthen referral networks, and raise awareness through outreach and representation at community events.
Collective Advocacy: In addition to individual support, the team will identify widespread challenges and work with local authorities, consulates, and other organisations to promote long-term improvements.
Where possible the service will operate in person, aiming to reach people in high-density English-speaking areas and in more isolated communities across Spain, provide virtual assistance or work in partnership with other providers.
Interested in joining the initiative?
Age in Spain are actively inviting volunteers, professionals, and community organisations to become part of this new and vital initiative.
Whether you are an individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life, a specialist with skills to offer, or an organisation open to collaboration—your participation can help shape the future of support for older English speakers in Spain.
To get involved in the Support and Advocacy Service, please reach out to Age in Spain at support.advocacy@
This article was supplied by Age in Spain, with minor edits by The Local.
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