Agents of Change
Sistema Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
Description
Promote music as a tool for social inclusion and empowerment with an emphasis given on youth fewer opportunities, Develop the skills of young people at a personal and professional level by being involved in the design and implementation of music activities with an emphasis in instrumental, ensemble and orchestra activities and thus enhancing their employability, Create and establish a safe/comfort community hub for children and young people.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Free accommodation (Sistema Cyprus will provide en-suite rooms in a shared housing building) Food allowance and pocket money will be provided by Sistema Cyprus
Training during the activity
Design and implement activities related to issues addressing the needs of young people with emphasis given on youth with fewer opportunities in order to promote social inclusion. The activities will aim to bring together young people participating at Sistema Cyprus with young people from other socio-economic groups and form friendly social ties through their experience of co-participating in community music activities amongst others. Practise teaching and leadership skills in various instrumental, ensemble and orchestra activities depending on the skills they will want to improve and build.
Participant profile
We aspire to host determined young people who are motivated to participate in Sistema Cyprus' activities and who strive for the opportunities to learn how to use music as a tool for social inclusion and integration of migrant and refugee communities. Prepared to take up a delicate role in contact with young people that often come from complex family situations. Tolerance, patience, firmness, creativity Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2023 to 30/11/2024
Activity location
Apollonos 40, Nicosia, Cyprus
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline