Circus pedagogy & artistic development at CirKusKus III.
CirKusKus
Bratislava, Slovakia
Description
CirKusKus will focus on the artistic & pedagogical development of the volunteer. The activity will begin with an initiation circus pedagogy. Next, the volunteer shall be involved in both pedagogical & artistic activities, being the assistant teacher at different circus courses, and sharing the love and knowledge for new circus at different events. The volunteer has the opportunity to develop their own act, as well as join the existing shows that are currently touring. Additionally, the volunteer will perform administrative tasks that are related to the circus school. The volunteer will carry out tasks such as: Leading games and assisting and ensuring the safety with kids during weekly multi-circus lessons and the summer camps, Explaining the basics of circus during workshops and events to the general public attending one-off events, Giving a workshop or a show, Performing in the CirKusKus variety show. Volunteer prepares workshop, own project, and related tasks. Spoken lang.: ENG, SVK
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
CirKusKus (CKK) will provide an adequate place to live - a private furnished room in a dormitory in a community center Nová Cvernovka where Cirkuskus has the office. Bathroom and kitchen are shared in the dormitory. Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum (BDC) is responsible for and provides the volunteer with financial contribution for pocket money, food, local transport, travel arrangements to and from Bratislava within a standard of living in the hosting country. CKK will provide training and office space within Bratislava reachable by public transport. For more info email: matej@cirkuskus.sk
Training during the activity
BDC will provide orientation training upon arrival. CirKusKus will provide language classes, regular evaluation meetings and coaching sessions, the initial circus pedagogic training, & the mentoring sessions regarding the volunteer's artistic project. We value the learning by doing approach, where the volunteers will be asked to complete tasks and the mentors will take time to reflect, gain feedback & insight. The volunteer will attend the obligatory On-arrival and Mid-term training organized by the National Agency & at the end of the project gains the Youthpass certificate.
Participant profile
We're looking for a volunteer with a clear interest in contemporary circus who enjoys working with kids. This role within the organization relies on the ability of the participant to work independently. The participant should be engaged and creative, bring new ideas for activities and acts, enjoy movement, be communicative, and be comfortable with flexible working hours and days as life in the nonprofit sector can be unpredictable. Prior knowledge of circus is a plus. A volunteer will be obliged to also participate in BDC's events, work on a personal project, and organize a workshop.
Activity dates
From 11/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Bratislava, Slovakia
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/05/2025 00:00