PERFORMARE FESTIVAL: SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Code: IG26-ESC04 | Location: Italy
Registration to the European Youth Portal is needed - https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/about_en IMPORTANT: No fee is due to the sending organisation. Erasmus Programme Countries only.
Description of the Work
Volunteers will support the organisation of the 8th edition of the Performare Festival (3i11 July, Serradifalco - Sicily), a week-long event dedicated to contemporary performing arts, young dance authors and local artistic talents.Before the festival, volunteers may support in preparing and setting up community and performance spaces by helping with cleaning, arranging stages and workshop areas, organising materials and supporting the general logistics of the event.During the festival, they may support the daily management of activities by welcoming participants and artists, preparing spaces for rehearsals and shows, and assisting with technical and organisational needs.Volunteers may also help with simple tasks related to food preparation and serving, audience support and coordination of activities.In addition, volunteers can contribute to the promotion and documentation of the project by taking photos and short videos, and creating social media content. Through these activities, volunteers will actively contribute to a rural cultural festival that promotes contemporary performing arts, supports young artists and strengthens cultural life and networking in Sicily.
Location & Leisure
Serradifalco is a small village in the province of Caltanissetta. The village is located in a rural mountainous context at 423 m above sea level. Like most remote Sicilian villages, it is served by a limited number of public transport services, so the organization of free time could be limited to visiting nearby places or organizing excursions out of town. Volunteers may be accommodated in a village near the location where the activities take place and will travel daily using transportation provided by the hosting organization.
Requirements
Volunteers should like the idea of living in a small town and experiencing collective life. Volunteers should enjoy working in a rural community and participating in cultural and social events. Interest in manual work, event organisation, and teamwork is recommended. Motivation letter and registration on the European Youth Portal are required: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/about_en
Host Organization
23°C