Program, akce: Evropský sbor solidarity (ESC) — dobrovolnické týmy (49 dní)
Termín konání: 1. červenec — 18. srpen 2024
Místo konání: Susējā (Aknīstē), Lotyšsko
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Dobrovolník: Adam P.
Hostitelská organizace: Sansusi
Popis dobrovolnické příležitosti:
49 DAYS
LATVIAN COUNTRY SIDE
ART
CULTURE
COMMUNITY
BUILD
CREATE
SUPPORT
ENGAGE
Volunteer within a local community, support residing artists, improve surrounding area and create your own artistic, cultural and educational activities.
SANSUSĪ IS WHAT?
We support and promote contemporary performing art and music. We introduce contemporary arts to new audiences. We educate our audiences through new experiences. We give artists the possibility to perform what they desire. We continuously rethink what an artist residence is. We grow towards community well being. We look for ways on how to connect and engage artists with communities. We improve ways on how art and culture can be made through the experience and exchange between an artist and another human being or collective.
We redesign what a concert or festival means. We look for new forms, shapes and spaces in artistic culture, production, design. We continue to re arrange and re-create what we have found and developed. We learn to fill spaces with inclusive experience.
VOLUNTEERING TEAMS IN SANSUSĪ
It can be great and hard core at the same time. Our days can go by chilling with artists and supporting their creative or practical processes. They can also be a non-stop building days for events till late night. Our evenings might end with jamming at bonfire or 20-min discos at midnight forest bliss. The more you are in, the more you get.
EXACT POSSIBILITIES WITH US
+ Improving our space „Susēja“
+ Delivering workshops for local community
+ Supporting residing artists
+ Creating your own art projects and productions
IMPROVE SURROUNDING SPACE
Physical work to build and make the residence centre better, more inclusive and just nice. It could be painting a wall or building a new room.
This summer we plan to build a new artistic structure outdoors so you will be welcome to join.
WORKSHOPS FOR COMMUNITIES
There is a possibility for you to get in touch with the local community – either by creating a workshop for them or creating connection with them through arts. It is not a one time thing. We look for commitment and care in this exact activity. We also know that this might not be for everyone. That’s ok. There are many other things to do.
SUPPORT ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Sansusī might have a couple of residing artists during the summer. They develop their own ideas and work with local communities. They might need technical support. Or might want to cooperate with others. Or might need anything else. This truly comes in different forms and shapes and cannot be predicted. They also might be people who don’t talk or engage with volunteers or others.
One year we were building an outside structure from peat blocks. It was beautiful fulfilling and exhausting. It’s still with us. Slowly growing into a forest.
YOUR OWN PROJECT
We truly look for those who want to create. Either it’s performance, theatre, poem, audio piece, sculpture etc. There are many forms. You can go solo or collaborate with those around you. Explore. Let surroundings bring more to you. Experiment. Find new ways for self and expression. Practice. Share what you create.
P.S.: You do not need to be an artist or identify as one to be able to create.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:
+ 18-30 year old
+ from EU countries + motivation to learn, initiate, and get involved in the activities of Sansusī (artist residence, local community, contemporary arts festival, other music & arts events)
+ education, experience or at least real interest in the field of arts and culture
+ optional local volunteering experience in other organisations
+ interest in social inclusion and civic society
+ being ok with flexible working hours
+ not afraid to try new things to do and learn (or at least ready to try even if you are afraid!)
PRACTICALS – HOUSING
During your ESC project, your accommodation is fully covered by the program costs. The place where you will live and spend most of the time is called Susēja. It used to be a guest house. Now it’s an artist residence centre surrounded by small forest. Usually 2 artists are in the residence and hopefully you will have a chance to work with them.
You will sleep in the house in front of the residence center in a big dormitory room. We call it the Sauna House. You’ll be free to decorate it and make it your own space as it suits you. The week prior to the festival, you will share the Sauna House with local volunteers.
In the residence center, there are 4 bathrooms and 8 toilets, one big kitchen to cook and eat inside on rainy days, common working room, terrace outside. There is Wi-Fi. Not the strongest one, but it works. And if it won’t be enough, we will get another router. We have projector, music system, stage lights, grand piano and probably we can get many other things if needed. We also have a dome stage that can be used for concerts, performances, theatre, dance, circus, practice and a lot more.
In the beginning of August the whole place will be very busy because then the festival Sansusī will happen. Each year we gather up to 500-700 people (let’s see what will be allowed this summer). This is important as during this one week your comfort will be less comfortable and convenient. But it will be magical!
