VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) replaces the former European Volunteer Service (EVS).
CirKusKus has received many volunteers in Bratislava in the past. This contributes to international solidarity among countries and organizations and provides young people with the opportunity for a life-enriching intercultural experience.
We are aiming for 2 international volunteers every year. Our candidates have various profiles, including volunteers interested in education and circus education, others more focused on content creation, and finally, volunteers with artistic ambitions.
If you are interested in how ESC works, please contact suzanne@cirkuskus.sk.
Program Európskeho zboru solidarity (ESC) nahradil bývalý Európsky dobrovoľnícky program (EVS).
CirKusKus už v minulosti privítal v Bratislave mnoho dobrovoľníkov. Týmto prispievame k medzinárodnej solidarite medzi krajinami a organizáciami a poskytujeme mladým ľuďom príležitosť na obohacujúci medzikultúrny zážitok.
Našim cieľom je každoročne aktívne spolupracovať s dvomi medzinárodnými dobrovoľníkmi. Niektoré dobrovoľnícke roly sú zamerané na vzdelávanie v oblasti cirkusu, iné sa zasa viac zameriavajú na tvorbu propagačného obsahu, či na umelecké aktivity.
Ak máte záujem o program ESC, neváhajte kontaktovať suzanne@cirkuskus.sk.
OPEN CALL 2024 - 2025
Circus pedagogy & artistic development volunteer
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 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.
*Tasks will be based on volunteer's interests and capacity.
When?
1 year from 05.10.2024 to 31.08.2025
Where / food / € ?
Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum (BDC - as coordinating organization) will provide an adequate place to live - a single bedroom furnished with basic equipment in a shared dormitory together with other young creative people. 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 opportunities..
BDC will provide orientation training upon arrival, language classes, regular evaluation meetings and coaching sessions. CirKusKus will provide the initial circus pedagogic training, the mentoring sessions regarding the volunteer's artistic project and/or the training to improve soft skills, such as project management, promotion. 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. Furthermore, the volunteer is obliged to attend On-arrival and Mid-term training organized by the National Agency and at the end of the project gains the Youthpass certificate.
Who are we looking for:
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 as are skills in graphic design, social media, or project management. A volunteer will also participate in BDC's events.
Circus pedagogy & community building volunteer
During this activity CirKusKus will focus on organizing skill & pedagogical development of the volunteer. The activity will begin with an initiation circus pedagogy. After, the volunteer shall be involved in both pedagogical and organizational activities. The volunteer has the opportunity to organize his/hers own activities for the circus community.
The volunteer will carry out tasks as*:
Leading opening games and assisting and ensuring the safety with kids during weekly multi-circus lessons and the summer camp
Explaining basics of circus during workshops and events to the general public attending one-off events, Creating visual artwork/photos/videos
Writing texts for the communication campaign in English
Posting content on social media/setting up a boosting campaign
Organizing the festival’s workshops or volunteers or waste management
Organizing artistic workshops during the Slovak Artist Community meetings.
*Tasks will be based on volunteer's interests and capacity.
When?
1 year from 01.01.2025 to 31.08.2025
Where / food / € ?
Bratislavské dobrovoľnícke centrum (BDC - as coordinating organization) will provide an adequate place to live - a single bedroom furnished with basic equipment in a shared dormitory together with other young creative people. 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 opportunities..
BDC will provide orientation training upon arrival, language classes, regular evaluation meetings and coaching sessions. CirKusKus will provide the initial circus pedagogic training, the mentoring sessions regarding the volunteer's artistic project and/or the training to improve soft skills, such as project management, promotion. 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. Furthermore, the volunteer is obliged to attend On-arrival and Mid-term training organized by the National Agency and at the end of the project gains the Youthpass certificate.
Who are we looking for:
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 as are skills in graphic design, social media, or project management. A volunteer will also participate in BDC's events.