The Danish House in Palestine (DHIP) facilitates voluntary work through our local partner organisations in Palestine. At the moment the organisation Palestinian Circus School is looking for circus artists or circus teachers to volunteer.
About the position:
- Be minimum 18 years old but no upper age-limit
- A skilled circus artist who can share their experience with the field
- Good communication- and performance-skills
- Be able to train and direct other circus artists
- A degree in a relevant field such as theatre, circus, arts, etc. is an advantage
- Preferably able to volunteer for two weeks to three months
- Free accommodation is provided as part of Palestinian hospitality
Palestinian Circus School
Palestinian Circus School aims to promote a free Palestine in which Palestinians engage in a dynamic cultural and artistic life that embraces creativity, freedom of expression and diversity as the main pillars for a just and inclusive society. They believe that by teaching, creating, performing, and programming circus arts, Palestinian Circus School strengthens the creative, social, and physical potential of Palestinians, seeking to engage and empower them to become constructive actors in society and raises local and international awareness about the positive Palestinian potential and its different challenges.
Since its first days, Palestinian Circus School has worked together with and welcomed many international circus artists, groups, and schools. It believes in the added value of international and intercultural cooperation and discovery for a whole set of reasons. Sincce Palestinians are a lot of the time still very isolated from the world through the many travel restrictions, bringing people to Palestine allows Palestinians to meet and interact with new cultures. The school also strongly believe in the mutual exchange of ideas and approaches to enrich each other and to offer internationals a taste of the Palestinian culture and its own way of developing social and contemporary circus.
Located in Birzeit - Ramallah, Palestine
Volunteering with Palestinian Circus School
Volunteer with the Palestinian Circus School and become a part of their work to promote and support Palestinian civil society through circus and artistry.
- Exchange your knowledge and expertise within the field of circus
- Share your skills and contribute to the work of empowering and engaging children and youth through the art of circus
- Expand your network to the Palestinian circus scene and be part of a dynamic and inspiring team at the school in Birzeit
- Volunteer and share your experience within a meaningful setting and take part in the artistic exchange between Denmark and Palestine
Volunteering in Palestine with DHIP as the facilitator
Are you considering gaining experience from the field of art and culture in Palestine as a volunteer? The Danish House in Palestine have more than 10 years of experience in providing a wide range of volunteer opportunities in East Jerusalem and across the West Bank for young, retired and everything in between.
Our new volunteer program is facilitated by us, but gives you a unique possibility to volunteer in one of our partner organisations in a rich learning environment – both on a personal and professional level. Our organisation’s DNA is based on mutual learning, so it is essential for us that both volunteers and host organisations benefit from the experience.
Practical information
The deadline for applying is ongoing. We will review your application together with the partner organisation and get back to you with further information as soon as possible.
The Danish House in Palestine connects you with the host organisation and provides you with practical support and advice in relations to security, accommodation and travelling. The price of participating in the volunteer programme is 5.000DKK and includes:
- Facilitating and coordination of your volunteering with one of our partner organisations
- Pick-up transportation from the airport to your destination
- Briefing including details on security, code of conduct etc.
- A contact person at DHIP throughout your stay
- A lunch at DHIP in Ramallah
- Help finding accommodation
- Ongoing security updates
- An educational tour in Hebron
- Participation in events and excursions
- Individual feedback and evaluation
The lenght of the stay is deciced in agreement with the individual candidate. Airline tickets are not included in the price.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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