Deadline: 30 November 2014
Open to: artists and musicians aged 18-30 who are based in UK
Benefits: transport costs, accommodation, health insurance, living and food allowance
Description
Firefly International offers European Voluntary Service volunteer opportunities for United Kingdom-based artists and musicians to work with Svitac in Brcko, a small town in northeast Bosnia. Svitac is an arts and education non-government organization delivering community-based workshops, events, and summer camps aimed at encouraging dialogue between young people of all ethnicities.
At present, Firefly offers two 12-month placements, one for music, the other for arts and crafts, both starting in March 2015, with recruitment expected December 2014-January 2015.
Eligibility
All applicants must be living in the UK and be aged 18-30, ideal candidates would be motivated and enthusiastic, self starters with:
- either arts and crafts or music skills (can be self taught)
- experience working with young people
- experience running workshops and events
Benefits
- travel from your location in the UK to Brcko, Bosnia and back
- accommodation
- health insurance
- a modest living allowance of about 150 euros per month for food and other expenses.
Application
Applicants should email the following to sarah@fireflyinternational.org by the application deadline: 30 November 2014.
- CV
- A short Letter of Motivation
- Confirmation of your age and UK residency — just your date of birth and mailing address are fine.
