#artsvolunteering

[fontyk]

Rare appreciation post. One doesn’t volunteer expecting kudos but it’s nice when that work is recognised. Thank you Adelaide Festival for letting me be part of the team. Looking forward to doing it all again in March. #adlfest #AdlWW #artsvolunteering #socialmedia (at Adelaide Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClyK8tcJtEA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[govolunteerafrica]

Volunteering in Africa in arts and music projects is the ultimate exercise in cultural exchange. Not only will you be bringing the gift of art skills and music to underprivileged communities, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about music in a completely new cultural context. If you are interested in getting involved with Arts and Music Volunteer program in Africa, we have a placement for you. #arts #artsvolunteering #musicvolunteering #music #musicvolunteers #volunteerafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eM_g4H69q/?igshid=1k15gqzskl2hl

[littlegoldboat]

Bright lights, big city. Excited to see August Wilson's "Gem of the Ocean," about black Americans' experience after the Civil War. #ushering #artsvolunteer #octheater #augustwilson #americanhistory #legacyofslavery #blackamericanexperience #theaterlover #southcoastrep (at South Coast Repertory)

[toaeart]

Want to join team #TOAF2018? We are currently recruiting volunteers to help with our 57th season 🎉 Come join Canada’s largest and longest running contemporary outdoor art fair 🎨 see positions and apply at torontooutdoor.art/volunteers or check out our link in bio, we can’t wait to hear from you! ❤️ . . . . #Toronto #torontoart #volunteer #callforvolunteers #volunteering #volunteerappreciation #artwork #artsfestival #artsandcrafts #artfair #artsvolunteer #volunteersneeded https://ift.tt/2sbkpWP

[arts-su]

Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering abroad is a great way to spend your long summer break! Not only is it a chance to visit a place you haven’t been before, but it is also an opportunity to give to communities that need help. Whether it is teaching English at schools or helping to build a kitchen, toilet block or classroom, there are many ways you could contribute.

Last summer, Arts RaG & Volunteering went to Tanzania to help build a toilet block for a secondary school in Kahe, a village by the foot of Kilimanjaro. The toilet block previously was in a terrible condition; there were only 2 functioning toilets in each bathroom for 260 pupils. The remaining toilets were blocked or cracked. They were extremely unsanitary and girls were less likely to come to school if they were on their period. The school had been told they would have to shut down if they didn’t get new toilet blocks.

So Arts RaG & Volunteering spent majority of the year fundraising for the materials required to build a new toilet block and to fund the builders that they helped out while they were there for 2 weeks. They did all of this through Anza, an NGO based in Tanzania. ‘It was a very rewarding experience and we were able to engage with the local community very much, seeing first-hand how the new toilet blocks was going to make such a positive impact on the lives of the kids was really heart-warming. Plus it was really fun to do things like brick-laying and mixing cement.’ - President of RaG & Volunteering, Hansika Jethnani

Are you considering going on a volunteering trip this summer? There are many organisations that make it easy and accessible to, such as International Citizen Service, International Volunteer HQ, UBELONG, and VSO International.

Here are some of our top tips to make the most out of your trip!

Be friendly Engage with the local community while you are there. It is easy to feel isolated at times with some locals just seeing you as another ‘tourist’ but make the effort to get to know the local language or slang, show your interest and try your best to fit in. It makes the whole experience a lot smoother!

Plan logistics ahead 
It is definitely advisable to know much in advance that you are going to volunteer, because you will (most times) need to fundraise some amount of money. It is also good to do your research on where you’re going, so you know what you’re getting yourself in for.

Wear good shoes No matter where you go in the world, you will be walking a lot. Having the most comfortable walking or hiking shoes will help you (your feet) a lot!

Bring more money than you think you’ll need You never know what kind of emergencies might come up. Just in case you may need medical attention or you miss your flight home, you will need money. It is also advisable to have cash handy on you as most lesser developed countries that people tend to volunteer at do not have cash machines easily accessible.

Research organisations and follow the money trail Make sure you know where you are going and what you have fundraised for. There isn’t a lack of organisations connecting volunteers with NGO’s today but doing your research thoroughly on what your partner-organisation is, what their mission is, & where the money goes will ease your mind and make the whole experience more worthwhile too.

Lastly, keep an open mind! Anytime you encounter something unexpected or different you are learning. Don’t be afraid to try new things!

[govolunteerafrica]

If you love arts & music, there are great volunteer opportunities in Africa to share your passion. Music can help to bring comfort in the face of adversity as well as providing a potentially valuable skill to those who are able. Arts and Music is a powerful way to tell the story of a culture. #arts #music #africa #artsvolunteering #musicvolunteering #teachmusic #guitar #dance #volunteerwork #volunteermusic #volunteerarts https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_w7wVHJ0a/?igshid=1wdh3dzh605v0

[littlegoldboat]

A sweet send off to ushers from South Coast Repertory at the end of another great theater season. See you in September! #volunteering #ushering #southcoastrepertory #socaltheater #ocperformingarts #volunteerappreciation #artsvolunteer #artsorangecounty #nauticalparty #anchorsaway (at South Coast Repertory)