Contemporary art centre < rotor > - connecting art and society

Activity description

Infopack: www.logo.at/esc | Application form: https://formfacade.com/sm/hYVyOU-ye | < rotor > Gallery is located in the old town in Graz. < rotor >'s program focuses on contemporary art that tackles social, political, ecological, and economic issues. It aims to engage a wide audience, foster discussions, and promote values like human dignity, solidarity, and sustainability. Volunteers will be integrated into the "daily routine" of < rotor >. Each will have their own tasks and areas of work: project management, including communication with artists and other art institutions; exhibition setup; editorial assistance, including preparing printing materials; and press and public relations. The volunteering positions fit young eprsons who are motivated to explore the culture field, and do not have a solid experience or education in arts. Be prepared to assist in the smallest task, from taking care of the gallery space, to serving coffee or hanging the artworks on the wall.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The two volunteers will live in a shared apartment with single bedrooms, but shared cooking, washing, laundry, bathroom, and social facilities. The host organization will provide a bicycle in order to provide the mobility of the volunteer. They will receive self-allowance and pocket money according to program guidelines.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will participate at On-Arrival Training and Mid-term meeting, organized by the National Agency. Volunteers will be able to take part in a German course and use the Online Language Support Tool. The communication in < rotor > will happen in English and German. Volunteers will be supported by a task-related and a personal mentor who will help to get part in the daily life of the organization. Regular meetings between the volunteer and the mentor are provided.

Participant profile

Fill the questionnaire: https://formfacade.com/sm/hYVyOU-ye | Attach your CV and a cover letter in English or German, preferably Word or PDF formats. In case you cannot upload the documents to the form, please send them to esc@logo.at with a subject "rotor" | More information www.logo.at/esc | The ideal volunteer is 18-22, curious about culture, and self-driven, with a passion for art, society, and communication. We seek motivated individuals to assist with organizational tasks; prior arts education or experience isn't required as the role is mainly administrative and technical.

Activity dates

A total of 51 week(s) during the period 02/09/2024 to 31/08/2025

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Activity location

Volksgartenstrasse 6a, 8020 Graz Austria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Georgia, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 29/02/2024

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