Volunteer in a theater company : live performance production
Ligue de l'Enseignement - Fédération de l'Indre
Castanea Spectacles
Saint-Marcel, France
Description
Castanéa Spectacles is a small, energetic performing‑arts office based in the rural town of Saint‑Marcel (Centre‑Val de Loire). Our three‑person team (Étienne & Manon – production managers, Céline – touring & booking) supports some twenty professional companies in theatre, music and street performance. For the coming season we are hosting one European Solidarity Corps volunteer who will work with Castanéa and, on specific projects, with two close partners in neighbouring Avant‑Scène – a 250‑seat venue presenting 10‑12 events each year (theatre, jazz, contemporary music, comedy, public jam‑sessions). Les Intemporel·les, an 8‑day summer festival entitled “Rencontres des musiques curieuses” that mixes styles, eras and audiences with a strong outreach programme for young, disadvantaged or remote publics. Key moments of the mission August – open‑air production Romain des Bois in the Gallo‑Roman theatre (Castanéa). September – Avant‑Scène launches its 2025‑26 seas
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in a flat in Argenton-sur-Creuse city center (small town with 5000 inhabitants) with others volounteers. The volunteers will have his own room but share kitchen and bathroom with the other volunteer. The place of the mission is 2km from there, so we will lend a cycle to go there everyday. The volunteer will get money for food and leisure.
Training during the activity
Once a month : one half-day the other volunteer to speak about the mission, the difficulties or needs, or learn about a subject, depends on the needs of the volunteers ! The volunteers will take part in the welcome and mid-term training organised by the National Agency. The volunteer also will take part in the training for the national civil services (2 days). They will have the possibility to train according to their needs and their willings.
Participant profile
18‑30 years old, genuinely passionate about theatre, live music or cultural management. Must be fully available in August 2025 for an intensive induction period working alongside the current ESC volunteer (handover phase). Able to stay for the rest of the project (until July 2026). Comfortable with digital tools: office software, social‑media platforms, basic photo/video editing. People‑orientated: positive attitude, curiosity, capacity to work in a small multilingual team and to welcome artists and audiences. A working knowledge of French (or strong motivation to learn) is highly appreciated; fluent English is required. Driving licence and previous experience in event production are a plus, but not mandatory.
Activity dates
A total of 0 week(s) during the period 01/08/2025 to 31/07/2026
Activity location
9 rue de la treille, Saint-Marcel, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/07/2025 23:59