This project is running since 2008 in support of a Center
for socially disadvantaged individuals & people with disabilities. The
Center has educated free of charge more than 2000 people in its art education
workshops. It carries out two sub-projects with its innovative and creative
pattern. Social Inclusion Band, which works under the motto of "Music For
All"
and involves youngsters with disabilities and professional volunteer
musicians. The band gives concerts regularly in the best clubs in Istanbul. The
Dance Company, which is a drama and dance group, performs on the scene with
professional artists.
The volunteers will help at the Center in İstanbul with all
aspects of workshop preparation, workshop performances as well as any other
office or field work related to the project.
The volunteer work involves: serving and assisting people
with disabilities at workshops, assisting the instructors before and after
workshops, organizing and running events on and off-site. Volunteers will work
6 days a week and have 1 day free in the weekdays as most of the weekends they
will be busy. Most of the days, 8 working hours is requested. Please note that
although the project is in İstanbul, you will have limited time to visit the
city, due to long working hours.
Special requirements: Candidates should be at
least 20 years old and have a strong motivation to work with disabled people,
socially disadvantaged groups & individuals and write a detailed motivation
letter including their experience (if any) and wish to be a part of a hard working
team. Previous experiences are preferable but good mood & good wills are
more essential.
Volunteers talented in dance, drama, playing a music
instrument, juggling, photography, film, drawing, rhythm, vocal/choir will be
preferred, although you may offer to teach another art or activity. Teachers of
above-mentioned fields are needed especially. A motivation letter should be
sent along with the application form. Applications without motivation letter
will not be considered.
Language: English
Duration of the project: Minimum stay is 1 month
up to 3 months. One can start any time, but please be aware that, as the
beginning dates are flexible for each volunteer, you might be the only
volunteer during your stay if there is no other application for the same
period. The project is running from January 1, 2014 to May 31, 2014.
Accommodation: In a volunteer house near the
Center at the Asian side of Istanbul. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Location: Atasehir is a modern part of Istanbul
in the Asian side. The project site is close to many attractions.
Terminal: Istanbul
Age range: 20 and over
Participation fee: $590 CAD
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