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Join us at an exciting dance festival and enjoy the time by the sea✨

The experience

Are you passionate about contemporary dance and performing arts?
Do you want to be part of an exciting festival while enjoying the beauty of the sea?
The Festival is happening in Taranto, a city surrounded by the sea.
Your contribution will be a valuable part of our mission to bring contemporary dance to the world!
Don’t miss out on the chance to stay by the sea and help us grow this incredible festival.

What you offer

21 hours of help per week

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

What you get

1 day off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The Festival runs from August 18 to September 3.
Program Details:

Duration: Volunteers are required to commit to at least 15 days of the festival, from August 17 to September 1.


Schedule: Daily shifts will vary depending on your role and festival schedule, but will generally range from 3 to 4 hours per day.

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities:

Video Makers:

Capture the live energy of performances and rehearsals.
Collaborate with other creatives to ensure smooth video production.
Edit footage to share on social media, websites, or other platforms.

Capture moments and behind-the-scenes footage for social media updates.

- In terms of equipment, we do require a professional camera for the filming, rather than a phone camera, and the use of a steady cam or a tripod is essential for smooth shots.

Morning shifts: Start around 9:00 AM until 01:00 PM(for prep work and assisting with early events).
Afternoon shifts: Begin around 3:00 PM and run until 8:00 PM (covering performances/workshops and social media updates).
Evening shifts: May run from 6:00 PM to 01:00 PM (only during the 6 evenings of the show).
Each volunteer has to ensure focus and efficiency for at least 4 Hours a day

NOTE

What we would need from you is to

- capture footage during the workshops in the dance studio, as well as

- capture content during the two side events.

- Conduct a short interview with some of the choreographers.


During the side events, we typically feature one dance artist who presents their performance, followed by an Italian aperitivo with a DJ set.
At the end of the side event, or during the event, we would like to

- conduct a short interview with the artist who performed, so you will also need a microphone for the camera.
All of this in vertical format for social media, with a maximum length of 1-2 minutes.

The side events will take place on August 20 and 27, with one artist performing each night.

Rules

We ask that you maintain a high standard of professionalism, respect, and courtesy in all interactions.

Punctuality: Please arrive on time for your shifts and communicate if you need to make any adjustments to your schedule.

Teamwork: The festival thrives on collaboration! Be ready to work with others, share ideas, and support your fellow volunteers.

Health and Safety: Volunteers must adhere to all health and safety protocols in place, especially if any local regulations are in effect.

Commitment: We appreciate volunteers who are passionate about their roles and commit to the full duration of their assigned shifts. Please communicate any issues with your schedule in advance.

Respect for the Arts: The Festival celebrates creativity and expression. Volunteers should respect the artists, performers, and audiences, maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.