Circus pedagogy & artistic development at CirKusKus II.

Activity description

During this activity CirKusKus will focus on the artistic & pedagogical development of the volunteer. The activity will begin with an initiation circus pedagogy. After, the volunteer shall be involved in both pedagogical & artistic activities, being the assistant teacher at different circus courses, and sharing the love and knowledge about 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.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum (BDC - as coordinating organization) will provide an adequate place to live in a shared apartment with other volunteers, room can be shared with 1 more person, we do not guarantee a separate room. BDC is responsible for and provides the volunteer with pocket money covering food, local transport costs and travel arrangements to and from Bratislava within a standard of living in the hosting country. CirKusKus (as host organization) will provide training and office space within Bratislava reachable by public transport.

Training during the activity

BDC will provide orientation training upon arrival, language course, compulsory evaluation meetings, coaching sessions, and workshops. CirKusKus will provide 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

A total of 44 week(s) during the period 07/10/2024 to 11/08/2025

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Activity location

Bratislava Slovakia

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Moldova (Republic of), Norway, North Macedonia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Serbia, Ukraine, Slovenia, Ireland

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Activity topics

Education and training

Creativity and culture

Physical education and sport

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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