Non-profit Associations (2)

Las culturas hispánicas en Internet. May 2008. Instituto Cervantes. 1 June 2008 http://cervantes.es.

The Instituto Cervantes is a not-for-profit organization created by the Spanish government in 1991. Its mission is to promote the teaching of Spanish, and to contribute to the advancement of the culture of the Spanish speaking countries. The website is very easy to navigate, and the most useful section of the site for journalists is the search feature. One can use the search box to find information about any of the festivals of Spain, as well as other interesting aspects of the culture. In particular, a researcher should focus on the section about music and art in Spain. These are integral aspects of the Spanish fiesta. The other helpful tool is the site map, where a researcher easily can navigate through the entire site in an organized fashion.,

Volunteer opportunities in Spain. 2008. Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects. 1 June 2008. http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-spain.htm.

Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives (CADIP) is a non-profit Canadian organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It has no religious or political affiliation. Through various charities and volunteer programs, CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in multi-cultural and international surroundings. The organization also promotes activities focused on serving others and strengthening communities internationally. This organization sends volunteers to the music festival of Cantonigròs in Barcelona. The event attracts around two thousand people who come to enjoy traditional Spanish music and dances. The volunteer activities at the project consist in collaborating with the organization and development of the festival, including building and dismantling equipment at the festival. Through this website, a journalist is able to understand the logistics that are involved in putting on such an event by becoming familiar with the actual work that is done in order for the event to be successful.