History Through Faces
History Through Faces
Budapest, Hungary
2 , OpenProject description
This project is a unique opportunity for young people who are interested in arts, history, portraits and genealogy research. We're looking for two volunteers to the National Portrait Collection and Gallery who would be interested in taking part in some of the following activities for one year: * interactive, non-formal museum pedagogy (making creative artistic-historical workshops with students of the district) * organizing and realizing exhibitions in the gallery * editing brochures and promotional stuff * researching, genealogical researches * webpage editing and handling the database of portraits * promotion of EVS Volunteers will get high independency on choosing their preferred topics to work with, and they'll also be encouraged to start a personal project connected to the topic.
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: volunteers will be placed in a flat close to the working place. Most probably volunteers will have a roommate. Food: volunteers will receive the amount of 40.000 HUF for food every month along with the pocket money (in cash or on a bank account opened for the project, as the volunteer prefers). Transport: as the flat will be close to the working place, volunteers will most probably get bikes for transportation. Transport to any activities further will be reimbursed.
TranslateTraining during the project
After the volunteers' arrival, there will be an orientation day organized so that they can get familiar with the surroundings and most important places. Volunteers must participate in the two trainings organized by the Hungarian National Agency (on-arrival and mid-term). Volunteers will also be welcome on trainings and workshops organized by and to the colleagues of the Gallery, connected to their work.
TranslateVolunteer profile
We're looking for Hungarian-speaking youngsters between 18-30 who are interested in arts, history, research of portraits and non-formal museum pedagogy. Ideal volunteers are creative, willing to work in a team and to work with people from all ages, trying out new things and getting to know new people. Willingness to help with event organization is a big plus. But most important of all we're looking for open and positive people who can bring a new energies to the life of our organization!
TranslateHow to apply
You can apply by sending your CV by mail AND filling the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/jtUt4XefDW8TTh7r1. We'll be happy to receive CVs out of the usual way, so if you want to share a video or a presentation about yourself, don't hesitate!
TranslateThis opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Project dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/08/2018 to 01/08/2019
Project location
Budapest Hungary
Looking for volunteers from
Romania, Slovakia
Project topics
Creativity and culture
New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses
Application deadline
Application deadline: 19/05/2018
Contact
Name: Borbála Lipka
Hosting organisation
National Portrait Collection and Gallery
Budapest, Hungary
Sending organisation
Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania
Žilina, Slovakia
